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HANSARDEnd-of-life Ministry6. What assessment the Church of England has made of the potential impact of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill on end-of-life ministry.15 Jan 2026HANSARDNorthern Powerhouse RailAs a member of the Public Accounts Committee, which did an inquiry into HS2, I must warmly welcome the Secretary of State taking such a disciplined and clear approach to ensuring…14 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe illegal and antisocial use of e-bikes and e-scooters is causing huge concern for residents in my constituency of Shipley. Just last week in Roberts Park in Saltaire, it caused…08 Jan 2026HANSARD UK Town of CultureThe hon. Gentleman talks of the importance of local authority leadership in city of culture success. Will he join me in congratulating Bradford council on having the vision to…07 Jan 2026HANSARD UK Town of CultureI thank the Minister for his congratulations. Bradford council has already committed about £13 million over the next five years to the legacy, but much more is needed for capital…07 Jan 2026HANSARD UK Town of CultureIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Furniss. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Halesowen (Alex Ballinger) on securing the debate. Being from and…07 Jan 2026HANSARD Rural CommunitiesWill my hon. Friend give way?07 Jan 2026HANSARD Rural CommunitiesVillages in my Shipley constituency, such as Eldwick, Gilstead, Cullingworth, Harden and Wilsden, suffer from the same problems due to the decline in rural bus services under the…07 Jan 2026HANSARDNet Zero: Local AuthoritiesHappy new year, Mr Speaker. I hope that the Minister will join me in commending another council, Bradford council, for its ambitious climate action plan 2025-2028. The plan sets…06 Jan 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseA very happy Christmas to you, Madam Deputy Speaker. This weekend, Bingley’s Myrtle Park will host the closing event of Bradford 2025. I hope you will agree that it has been a…18 Dec 2025HANSARD Animal Welfare StrategyI hope that you, Mr Speaker, like me and my family have already got your turkey ordered from the local butcher for Christmas. Like many of my constituents, I really care about…18 Dec 2025HANSARDSupport for Dairy FarmersMerry Christmas to you and your fantastic staff, Mr Speaker. I note that the hon. Member for Clacton (Nigel Farage) obviously has better things to do than turn up and speak for…18 Dec 2025HANSARD Violence against Women and Girls StrategyI thank my hon. Friend for her leadership and determination in bringing forward this ambitious strategy. I really welcome the focus on prevention, and particularly the focus on…18 Dec 2025HANSARDLocal Government FinanceI am sure you would like to join me, Madam Deputy Speaker, in thanking the Minister for backing Bradford in her response to our hon. Friend the Member for Bradford East (Imran…17 Dec 2025HANSARDPlanning ReformThere is much to welcome in the Minister’s statement, and I would like to invite him to come and have a look at the opportunity for new housing around Shipley station. As the…16 Dec 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls StrategyMy hon. Friend has been refreshingly honest about how the delays in publishing the strategy have been about ensuring that it delivers where others have not. As the lead member of…15 Dec 2025HANSARDSeasonal WorkClearly, the package of changes that the Chancellor brought in are a huge boost to the economy and jobs. There is investment going into businesses, and support for scaling up…10 Dec 2025HANSARDSeasonal Workrose —10 Dec 2025HANSARDSeasonal WorkPerhaps the hon. Gentleman would like to come and walk with me down the high street in Saltaire, where property valuations mean that many businesses will have lower business rates…10 Dec 2025HANSARDKashmir: Self-determinationrose—10 Dec 2025