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HANSARDCoastal Communities: Isolation and Hidden DeprivationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Alec. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Isle of Wight West (Richard Quigley) for securing this debate. A report by Plymouth…14 Jul 2026HANSARDFarm Business Sustainability16. What steps she is taking to support the long-term financial sustainability of farm businesses.09 Jul 2026HANSARDFarm Business SustainabilityFood producers in South East Cornwall, including our farmers and fishermen, are at the heart of our community, economy and food security, so I really welcome the work the…09 Jul 2026HANSARDMaritime and Coastguard AgencyI thank the Minister for his continued engagement with me and with other Members, but given the unique nature of the role of coastguard rescue officers and their extraordinary…08 Jul 2026HANSARD Societal Impact of AI: Government PolicyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms McVey. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Poole (Neil Duncan-Jordan) for securing this crucial debate. The quality of the…08 Jul 2026HANSARD Coastguard Volunteers: Remuneration and HMRC GuidanceIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Alec, as we debate an issue that matters so deeply to communities in South East Cornwall. I thank the right hon. Member for…01 Jul 2026HANSARDDefence Investment PlanMeur ras, Madam Deputy Speaker. I very much welcome today’s announcement and the multibillion-pound investment in His Majesty’s Naval Base Devonport. Given the scale of the…30 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence Spending and ReadinessIn Armed Forces Week, will my hon. Friend join me in thanking the brave men and women, the staff and the recruits of HMS Raleigh, the local community that keep them going and…23 Jun 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ13. I welcome the Government’s willingness to take tough action to protect young people online. It reflects growing concerns about the harms that can arise from online platforms,…17 Jun 2026HANSARDDental Recruitment Incentive SchemeAccess to NHS dentistry remains too difficult in rural and coastal communities such as South East Cornwall, where residents face long travel times and limited provision. Will the…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Sir David Attenborough: Permanent National MonumentDoes my hon. Friend agree that seeing British leadership on the world stage like that fills us with such pride? We look forward to working together on that point. Perhaps a…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Seasonal Hospitality Businesses in Coastal AreasIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Stuart. Coastal hospitality businesses are central to communities such as mine in South East Cornwall. It is not a niche sector…03 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillIt is a privilege to speak in support of the Bill and the Government amendments tabled today, which improve housing, strengthen protections for serving personnel and their…02 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillI agree that we must work together on these important issues. We cannot hope to strengthen our recruitment, retention and national readiness if the accommodation is unacceptable.…02 Jun 2026HANSARD Coastal Communities: Government SupportI thank my hon. Friend for securing this important debate. During half-term last week, Looe in my constituency saw some really difficult antisocial behaviour, with our public…01 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence ReadinessMeur ras, Madam Deputy Speaker. This King’s Speech makes it clear that defence readiness is changing. It will always be about the strength and professionalism of our armed forces…20 May 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMeur ras, Mr Speaker. As the Government work to unlock economic growth and strengthen social cohesion across the country, it is crucial that residents in every part of the UK feel…14 May 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseIn South East Cornwall we are rightly very proud of Cornwall Air Ambulance, which, along with more than 20 air ambulance charities across the UK, carries out vital lifesaving…23 Apr 2026HANSARDRail Connections to London: Rural TownsYesterday I, alongside many constituents, was trapped on the main line—the one line we have between Cornwall and London—as a fire on the line caused havoc for businesses and…23 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HousePeople in South East Cornwall regularly contact me with serious concerns about poor property management practices, such as high service charges and limited accountability from…19 Mar 2026