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HANSARD Postural Tachycardia SyndromeI thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention; I recognise that a lot of hon. Members are here for this debate, more than I have ever seen for a 30-minute debate before.…14 Oct 2025HANSARD Postural Tachycardia SyndromeAbsolutely; that is a very good point. When someone is not believed by medical professionals for so long, it can affect their mental health—I recognise that.14 Oct 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsFor six years, Lancaster courthouse has been surrounded by temporary fencing as it awaits maintenance. How much longer will my constituents have to wait?16 Sept 2025HANSARDCourt Estate: Restoration and RenewalSince 2019 my constituents in Lancaster have had to look at a ring of steel fencing around the Lancaster courthouse in our city centre as it awaits maintenance work to make it…16 Sept 2025HANSARDCourt Estate: Restoration and Renewal19. What steps he is taking to improve the court estate through restoration and renewal.16 Sept 2025HANSARD Victory over Japan: 80th AnniversaryI feel very moved to intervene on my hon. Friend because she is making such a powerful speech. As someone who previously represented part of her constituency, I know how much this…21 Jul 2025HANSARDRedundancies at Lancaster UniversityI rise to present a petition on behalf of my constituents, specifically those who are members of the University and College Union, Unite and Unison, whose representatives I met…21 Jul 2025HANSARDAlcohol and CancerI beg to move, That this House has considered alcohol and cancer. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Stuart. I am grateful to the Backbench Business Committee for…08 Jul 2025HANSARDAlcohol and CancerThe hon. Gentleman is right that we should look at the cost to our communities. This debate is specifically about alcohol and cancer, but other costs beyond its scope include the…08 Jul 2025HANSARDAlcohol and CancerI thank all hon. Members for making time to take part in the debate. I am disappointed that there are no plans from the Government at this stage for a national alcohol strategy. I…08 Jul 2025HANSARDUniversal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillAs Chair of the Procedure Committee, I am often asked about how we legislate in this House. Many Members, and members of the public, have approached me about the speed with which…01 Jul 2025HANSARDGaza: UK AssessmentCivilians are starving to death in Gaza. Aid has been held for 10 weeks and used as a weapon against innocent civilians. My constituents are rightly outraged by what they are…14 May 2025HANSARDImmigration SystemLancaster University, like all of the leading universities in the UK, relies on operating in a global market, not just for international students, but for academic staff. Many of…12 May 2025HANSARDWinter Fuel Payment: Means-testingIn my 10 years as a Member of Parliament, I have run consistent campaigns throughout my constituency to raise awareness of pension credit and encourage hundreds of people to sign…12 May 2025HANSARD Child Rape GangsBefore being elected to this place, I worked for a national social work organisation, and I know my hon. Friend the Minister similarly worked with victims of crime before entering…28 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingI am very conscious that I represent many trans, intersex and non-binary constituents, and that the representations made to me in my office over the past few days have had a very…22 Apr 2025HANSARDHealth and Disability Green PaperEpilepsy is a lifelong disability that has huge consequences for the lives of those who have it, none more so than those mothers who had epilepsy and took sodium valproate when…19 Mar 2025HANSARDNuclear PowerMany of my constituents were pleased to see the extension of Heysham 1 and 2 late last year, and they would like long-term jobs for the future in the nuclear industry created in…18 Mar 2025HANSARDNuclear Power13. What steps he is taking to support the nuclear power sector.18 Mar 2025HANSARDWomen’s Changed State Pension Age: CompensationI congratulate the hon. Lady on opening this Petitions Committee debate. As the previous Chair of the Petitions Committee, I know that 160,000 people signing a petition shows the…17 Mar 2025