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HANSARD Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords]My hon. Friend talks about the importance of water quality. Will she join me in commending campaigns such as the Ilkley Clean River Group and other citizen scientists across the…28 Jan 2025HANSARD Climate and Nature BillDoes the hon. Member agree that the investment in and setting up of GB Energy, the location of which is not far from his constituency, will ensure that the transition to clean,…24 Jan 2025HANSARD Climate and Nature BillThe hon. Lady talks about protecting a unique habitat. In my Shipley constituency we have peat bogs, the restoration of which is essential for limiting climate change. It is…24 Jan 2025HANSARD Climate and Nature BillWill my hon. Friend give way?24 Jan 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayI commend hon. Members for their contributions. Would the hon. Member join me in congratulating organisations such as Remembering Srebrenica, which has done so much to remember…23 Jan 2025HANSARD Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill (Money)Colleagues will know that I put forward a reasoned amendment on Second Reading. In that amendment, and in my speech in that debate, I set out some of my concerns about how the…22 Jan 2025HANSARD Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill (Money)No; I have very little time. How much will it cost for the additional doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals? How much time will be required to do a proper…22 Jan 2025HANSARD New Hospital Programme ReviewLast autumn, I met the Secretary of State to discuss the rebuild of the RAAC-infested Airedale general hospital. I reiterate my thanks on behalf of my constituents, who are being…20 Jan 2025HANSARDLeasehold Reform6. What steps she plans to take to reform the leasehold system.20 Jan 2025HANSARDLeasehold ReformEarlier this month, together with about 40 Labour MPs, I met the managing director of FirstPort. I raised the case of 90-year-old Tom, who lives in a retirement complex in Bingley…20 Jan 2025HANSARD Covid-19 InquiryOne of the positives we saw during the covid pandemic was an outpouring of neighbourliness. Churches and faith communities played a key role in mobilising support for those most…16 Jan 2025HANSARD Child Sexual Exploitation and AbuseI encourage Opposition Members to heed the appeal from the hon. Member for Eastbourne (Josh Babarinde) to stop scoring party political points on such an important and sensitive…16 Jan 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationI thank the Minister for her response, and I welcome the Foreign Secretary’s efforts to secure a sustainable ceasefire and the release of hostages. Many of my constituents have…14 Jan 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian Situation12. What steps he is taking to help improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.14 Jan 2025HANSARDMental Health ServicesIn England, more than 200,000 people were waiting for an autism assessment in September 2024. In my constituency, some adults have waited more than two years for an autism…07 Jan 2025HANSARD Road SafetyI thank my hon. Friend for securing this important debate. It is personal to me, as I lost my grandfather in a road traffic accident before I was even born, and my grandmother was…07 Jan 2025HANSARD NHS BacklogIn my constituency, Bradford council’s Home FAST—first assessment support—scheme aims to get people home from hospital more quickly and to be assessed for any onward care services…06 Jan 2025HANSARDSupport for VeteransIn Shipley constituency, there are over 3,000 veterans. I have enjoyed meeting local veterans recently, and I invite my hon. Friend to join me in thanking them for their service.…06 Jan 2025HANSARDChild Sexual Exploitation and AbuseI associate myself with the Home Secretary’s remarks condemning those who perpetrate these horrific crimes. I stand with all victims of child sexual exploitation and sexual…06 Jan 2025HANSARDSupport for Veterans20. What steps he is taking to improve support for veterans.06 Jan 2025