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HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)I agree that it is really important to put it on a statutory footing. Obviously, other provisions such as subsection (5) of proposed new section 130ZA will ensure that it is…12 Jun 2025HANSARDSpending Review 2025I thank the Chancellor for listening to the priorities of people in my constituency and across the country and investing in our schools. It was great to see free breakfast clubs…11 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)The hon. Gentleman may want to take these points together. We drew attention to proposed new section 125. Subsection (1) relates to integrated care boards, while subsection (2)…10 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)rose —10 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)This discussion of the list of risk factors throws up a concern for me: one of the risk factors that has been facing families and other constituents of mine in Shipley for some…10 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)The shadow Minister is making some useful observations about best practice. One of the real injustices that we are seeing with detention at the moment is the racial disparities in…10 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)Will the hon. Gentleman give way?10 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)The hon. Gentleman elaborates on the great history of the previous Conservative Government. From where I am sitting, the record is less rose-tinted—but perhaps I am wearing…10 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)Will the setting up of more health settings—places of healthcare and of safety—help to address the issue?10 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I have a great deal of respect for the hon. Member for Runnymede and Weybridge. I have worked with him on some aspects of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill; he brings…10 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I thank the Minister for setting out so clearly the importance of the annual ministerial statement. Does he envisage that the statement will also give an update on the extent of…10 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)Yes, briefly. I was trying to get the hon. Gentleman back to the point, which is people with autism and learning disabilities, rather than mental health policy in general. The…10 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I thank the hon. Gentleman for his comments. Does he agree that the Wessely independent review setting out these four principles gets right the balance that even though people may…10 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)The hon. Gentleman seems to be overcomplicating the need for additional scrutiny. Will he acknowledge the work of the World Health Organisation to review the evidence on a global…10 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)Does the hon. Gentleman recognise the work of the World Health Organisation in producing the international classification of diseases and ICD-11, which provides a scientific,…10 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)The hon. Member is going into some detail on these amendments. There is a duty where EHCPs are in place. Local authorities have had their funding cut over many years, so they have…10 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Vickers. I will make a few brief remarks on clause 3. For many of us, the detention and long-term institutionalisation of people…10 Jun 2025HANSARDPolice Presence on High StreetsShipley Market Square in my constituency is having a major facelift, but to attract shoppers back into the town centre we know that we need to make it safe. I commend my local…05 Jun 2025HANSARDPolice Presence on High StreetsI recognise this issue, because many of my local independent shops in Bingley have been victims of crime, particularly by aggressive scammers demanding money. Does my hon. Friend…05 Jun 2025HANSARDRegional GrowthI really thank the Chief Secretary and the Chancellor for delivering historic investment that will make a reality of the plans of the Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, for an…04 Jun 2025