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HANSARDWarm Homes PlanI congratulate the Secretary of State—very warmly—on the warm homes plan, and not least on the universal nature of the offer: the support for people in fuel poverty, the health…21 Jan 2026HANSARDClean Energy ProjectsThe Secretary of State quite rightly mentioned the jobs and growth that will result from the projects at Awel y Môr and Erebus in the Celtic sea, but the price in auction round 7…21 Jan 2026HANSARDClean Energy Projects9. What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for clean energy projects in Wales.21 Jan 2026HANSARD ADHD DiagnosisThe hon. Member is making the same point, which is that we need to clarify and have consistency across the country. That is, again, something that I hope will come out of the work…20 Jan 2026HANSARD ADHD DiagnosisI am going to give way. I am conscious that I am at 11 and a half minutes and a lot of people who want to speak. If Members intervene on me from now on, could they please keep it…20 Jan 2026HANSARD ADHD DiagnosisMy hon. Friend is absolutely right, and he has made a very good point. My son has been diagnosed with ADHD—belatedly, like so many—but we were told early on that having a…20 Jan 2026HANSARD ADHD DiagnosisIt is a very well-made point, repeating what colleagues have said. I hope that professionals in Northern Ireland will have heard his point too, and will act on it while we are…20 Jan 2026HANSARD ADHD DiagnosisI am glad that my hon. Friend raised that point, because one of my asks to the Minister is to iron out those inconsistencies.20 Jan 2026HANSARD ADHD DiagnosisYes, I agree with the hon. Member. It is important to realise that everybody is different and that we all need different support. That is very true in school. When we call for…20 Jan 2026HANSARD ADHD DiagnosisI do agree. Various Ministers’ answers at oral questions last week referred to the ongoing work. I know we are due a response in the summer; this is my opportunity to say directly…20 Jan 2026HANSARD ADHD DiagnosisLet us hope that someone from the Scottish Government is listening to the debate and acting on my hon. Friend’s request. We were talking before about the importance of supporting…20 Jan 2026HANSARD ADHD DiagnosisIt is a good point, and we have to get away from that very inappropriate approach that I am sure all of us have come across from time to time. I want to say a few words about…20 Jan 2026HANSARD ADHD DiagnosisI will give way to both my hon. Friends in a moment. A key element of the discussion is that we have to be really careful what we are calling for. That situation partly explains…20 Jan 2026HANSARD ADHD DiagnosisI beg to move, That this House has considered ADHD diagnosis. It is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Ms Vaz. This debate is about how pathways to attention deficit…20 Jan 2026HANSARD ADHD DiagnosisIn that case, I will thank all who have taken part and given their own testimonies and experiences. My hon. Friend the Member for Hertford and Stortford (Josh Dean) described the…20 Jan 2026HANSARD ADHD DiagnosisIt is good news that we are seeing some progress in my hon. Friend’s ICB. I profoundly hope that NHS staff in other ICBs around the country are watching this debate and will…20 Jan 2026HANSARD ADHD DiagnosisThe example of the hon. Member’s ICB is typical of ICBs around the country. The purpose of this debate is to raise the issue with the Minister and highlight how important it is to…20 Jan 2026HANSARDNorthern Powerhouse RailMy constituents stand to benefit enormously from the improvements in capacity and connectivity for Manchester airport and, indeed, Birmingham. The Secretary of State talked about…14 Jan 2026HANSARD Offshore WindThe Energy Secretary deserves enormous congratulations on moving from the “botched” auction round 5, to use the words of the right hon. Member for East Surrey (Claire Coutinho),…14 Jan 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ11. I was very pleased to hear the Government’s latest announcement about the roll-out of the chickenpox vaccine. It comes in stark contrast to the vaccine conspiracy theories…07 Jan 2026