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HANSARD Access to Sport: PE in SchoolsI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing such an important debate. She was kind enough to contribute to my debate about mental health support in education settings. She is well…03 Apr 2025HANSARD Seriously Ill Children: Financial Support for ParentsI thank my hon. Friend for securing this critical debate. He mentions the significant financial impact on families who are trying to make sure their children get the care they…25 Mar 2025HANSARDFree School MealsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd. The hon. Gentleman makes an interesting point. However, as a new Member who strongly welcomes the new breakfast club…18 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical Questionsrose —13 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. Thank you, Mr Speaker. Fly by Nite haulage, based in Redditch, is trusted to deliver by the biggest names in music, TV and theatre. However, post-Brexit rules on visa and work…13 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseLast week, Redditch lost a giant. Arriving from Jamaica in the 1950s, Madge Tillsley MBE was a true pillar of the Redditch community. She was a trailblazer, a campaigning…13 Mar 2025HANSARD Mental Health Support: Educational SettingsI agree entirely. Many of the young people I have spoken to have suffered from long-term physical conditions or illnesses that have had a detrimental impact on their mental…13 Mar 2025HANSARD Mental Health Support: Educational SettingsI beg to move, That this House has considered mental health support in educational settings. I thank the Backbench Business Committee for granting this debate, and the MPs from…13 Mar 2025HANSARD Mental Health Support: Educational SettingsI think that is the first time the hon. Gentleman has intervened on me, so I feel very honoured. I absolutely agree with him, and I will talk about other affected groups later in…13 Mar 2025HANSARD Mental Health Support: Educational SettingsI absolutely agree. This is about parity between mental and physical health. We would move heaven and earth if those children had physical injuries, and we must do more to assess…13 Mar 2025HANSARD Mental Health Support: Educational SettingsI thank the hon. Member for his intervention. I would argue that we cannot afford not to engage in early prevention and early intervention. It does save the Government money…13 Mar 2025HANSARD Mental Health Support: Educational SettingsI thank my hon. Friend for that important contribution to this debate and I pay tribute to the group she mentioned. It is such a critical issue to the future of our young people.…13 Mar 2025HANSARD Mental Health Support: Educational SettingsI thank my hon. Friend for her intervention; I absolutely agree. It is not just young people who are struggling. The additional workload of carrying out wellbeing checks,…13 Mar 2025HANSARD Mental Health Support: Educational SettingsFirst, let me thank the Minister for his comprehensive response, but also for how his Department has helpfully answered the many questions that my office has put through to him. I…13 Mar 2025HANSARDYoung Carers: Educational OpportunitiesI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Harlow (Chris Vince) on securing this debate. The Minister is developing a really important point. When researching this topic, one of…13 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe date of 29 March is a seismic day in Redditch town centre, as, after a long hiatus, the outdoor market returns to Redditch town centre, thanks to the excellent leadership of…06 Mar 2025HANSARDEnglish Football: Financial Sustainability and GovernanceI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this debate. We do not have competition right now. In the premier league, the three promoted clubs are almost certainly likely to go back…06 Mar 2025HANSARD Ambulance Response TimesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Jardine. I congratulate the hon. Member for Glastonbury and Somerton (Sarah Dyke) on securing today’s important debate. I…06 Mar 2025HANSARD Professional Cycling: Free-to-air CoverageI congratulate the hon. Member on securing this debate. Many of my local cycling clubs have contacted me to encourage me to contribute, and it is also an honour to serve under…05 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThis House has rightly marked the three-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and we are all steadfast in our support for the Ukrainian people. Last weekend, I spent a…27 Feb 2025