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HANSARDEngagementsQ13. 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 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDDental 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 2026HANSARDExtreme Climate and Weather Events: National ResilienceI thank my hon. Friend for calling for this really important debate. There are vulnerable residents across Cornwall, and particularly in South East Cornwall. The ability of…10 Mar 2026HANSARDType 1 Diabetes: Infant TestingIn South East Cornwall, 177 residents signed the petition. Does my hon. Friend agree that when the first warning signs appear, we must ensure access to simple tests, including a…09 Mar 2026HANSARDSt Piran’s DayI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this really important debate. He talks rightly about our pride in our industrial heritage and in the industrial future we will secure…04 Mar 2026HANSARDSpring ForecastI warmly welcome that the UK will now, thanks to these Labour choices, spend £3 billion less per year on debt interest up to 2030. My constituents need to feel that in their daily…03 Mar 2026HANSARD Environmental Protection and BiodiversityNature underpins our wellbeing and our economy, and in South East Cornwall we truly understand that. Take the Cornish black bee: hardy, resilient and well suited to our Atlantic…03 Mar 2026HANSARDTolled Crossings and Regional ConnectivityMeur ras, Madam Deputy Speaker. I am pleased to have secured a debate on this issue, which I have campaigned on consistently since becoming the Member of Parliament for South East…02 Feb 2026HANSARDTolled Crossings and Regional ConnectivityI thank the hon. Member for his intervention. I will come to that point later in my speech. There is a clear and well-established link between transport and inequality. Research…02 Feb 2026HANSARDTolled Crossings and Regional ConnectivityMy hon. Friend makes an important point about the environmental impacts, which I will come to later. Geography amplifies the pressures, and the water boundaries bring a particular…02 Feb 2026