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HANSARD Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords]Anyone who has visited Shipley will know that the River Aire and the River Wharfe flow through the beautiful dales countryside of my Yorkshire constituency, and indeed that of my…16 Dec 2024HANSARD Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords]The hon. Gentleman talks about the Environment Agency being under-powered and under-resourced. With rivers like the River Wharfe, it has clearly failed to address illegal…16 Dec 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseNext year, Bradford district will take on the honour of city of culture. My constituency will be hosting events celebrating local artists and our industrial heritage. Will my…12 Dec 2024HANSARDDisability History MonthIt is fantastic to hear about all that the Government are doing on disability. My right hon. Friend the Minister will know that many disabled people rely on family and friends to…12 Dec 2024HANSARD LGBT Veterans: Etherton ReviewEarlier this year, a veteran from Bailden in my constituency contacted me. Victoria served in the women’s Royal Army Corps, but was dismissed due to her sexuality. She was…12 Dec 2024HANSARDNHS Waiting ListsAs the Secretary of State has just said, it was under the last Prime Minister that waiting lists increased faster in England than in Wales. Does the Secretary of State agree that…11 Dec 2024HANSARDSkills Training8. What steps she is taking to reform skills training.09 Dec 2024HANSARDSkills TrainingSome 3.8 million people aged 19 and over benefit from skills education in England every year. I pay tribute to all the hard-working professionals employed in further education,…09 Dec 2024HANSARDFireworks: Sale and UseI thank the hon. Gentleman for introducing this really important debate. Like his constituents, mine next door in Shipley have raised concerns about antisocial fireworks. Under…09 Dec 2024HANSARDCumberlege Review: Pelvic MeshI thank my hon. Friend for securing this important debate. The NHS has a clinical negligence scheme and it spends a lot of money on lawyers. Does my hon. Friend agree that victims…05 Dec 2024HANSARDCumberlege Review: Pelvic MeshIt is an honour to speak under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer. I again congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Harlow (Chris Vince) on securing this important debate and…05 Dec 2024HANSARDCumberlege Review: Pelvic MeshI think the right hon. Gentleman makes a very valid point. Obviously, from my professional background, I see myself as fairly well-informed, but the scale of the damage done by…05 Dec 2024HANSARDFarming and Inheritance TaxI backed British farming ahead of the general election, and I back the farmers in my constituency. I am proud to sit on these Benches with a Labour Government who are backing…04 Dec 2024HANSARDFarming and Inheritance TaxThe hon. Gentleman mentioned tenant farmers, and I know that he will have some in his constituency, as I do in mine in Shipley. Nationwide, a third of all farmland is managed by…04 Dec 2024HANSARD Home-to-School Transport: Children with SENDWill the right hon. Lady give way?03 Dec 2024HANSARD Home-to-School Transport: Children with SENDWill the Minister give way?03 Dec 2024HANSARD Home-to-School Transport: Children with SENDIt is an honour to speak under your chairmanship, Sir Mark, and I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Thurrock (Jen Craft) for securing this debate. As a member of the Public…03 Dec 2024HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI am honoured to have been called in this debate. It has been moving to hear contributions from across the House. Feelings have been particularly raw for me, as I witnessed my…29 Nov 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseFor many new Members, tomorrow is the first time we will debate a private Member’s Bill. Together with other MPs, I have tabled a reasoned amendment that calls for an independent…28 Nov 2024HANSARDPeople Housebound due to Disability: Church Support5. What steps the Church is taking to support people that are housebound due to a disability.28 Nov 2024