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HANSARDLocal Bus Services6. What steps she is taking to help improve local bus services.26 Jun 2025HANSARD G7 and NATO SummitsI thank the Prime Minister for his statement today. From a personal point of view, I thank him for his recent visit to Harlow and Downs primary school, which recently received an…26 Jun 2025HANSARDLocal Bus ServicesAfter decades of failed bus deregulation under the Tories, I am pleased that this Labour Government truly understand the importance of delivering better bus services for millions…26 Jun 2025HANSARD BBC World Service FundingIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Jeremy. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket (Peter Prinsley) for securing today’s vital…26 Jun 2025HANSARD Department for TransportMy hon. Friend is making an important speech, and her passion for transport is clear for all to see. I welcome the additional funding for bus travel in Essex, but I am very aware…25 Jun 2025HANSARDUnauthorised Entry to Football Matches BillIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers—it feels a bit like a reunion of the Backbench Business Committee. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Amber Valley…25 Jun 2025HANSARDDraft Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities etc.) (Amendment) Order 2025Does the Minister agree that this draft legislation is particularly important to protect those facing hardship? Potentially, people—certainly residents in my constituency—may feel…25 Jun 2025HANSARDMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentThis morning I met one of my constituents who is a care leaver, and she spoke of the huge challenges she faced in getting housing, partly because of the lack of affordable…24 Jun 2025HANSARD National Security StrategyI thank the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster for his statement, which is another firm example of this Government’s top priority of keeping residents safe. As the nature of…24 Jun 2025HANSARDDepartment for EducationMy hon. Friend is giving a really important speech on a subject that is very dear to my heart, as everyone in the House knows. Will she add to her list the huge issues that we…24 Jun 2025HANSARDPersonal Independence PaymentThis morning, I had the pleasure of visiting PACT for Autism, a brilliant local charity in Harlow. It raised concerns about the accessibility of the PIP application process for…23 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI want to thank a teacher called Chris— [ Laughter. ] No, not this one! Will the Leader of the House join me in congratulating Chris Leeding of Newhall primary academy in Harlow…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Licences and LicensingAs a Leeds United supporter, I felt the need to ask what a semi-final or a final was, but— [ Laughter . ] I welcome the order. Does my right hon. Friend recognise the benefits…19 Jun 2025HANSARDIncontinenceI commend my hon. Friend the Member for Dudley (Sonia Kumar) on securing this important debate. It is great to have her experience of having worked as an NHS physio in the Chamber…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Warm Home DiscountI thank the Minister for her statement, which will help a quarter of a million households in the east of England. May I say, from a personal point of view, it is so encouraging to…19 Jun 2025HANSARD UK Infrastructure: 10-year StrategyThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I thank the Chief Secretary to the Treasury for his statement and in particular for the funding for the maintenance of hospitals. I will be…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Crime and Policing BillI have listened to the right hon. Gentleman’s speech with genuine interest. This is not a party political point at all. Is there perhaps work that could be done on a public…18 Jun 2025HANSARDDigital ExclusionThree weeks ago, I had an opportunity to visit Harlow jobcentre, meet the fantastic work coaches there, and see the important work that they are doing to help people in Harlow get…18 Jun 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillThe shadow Minister and I probably disagree on many things, but he is giving a very well-presented speech. Does he not recognise, however, that there may well be an increase in…17 Jun 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillThe Minister is being very generous in taking interventions. Having worked for a homelessness charity, I have seen this issue at first hand. Does she agree that when there is an…17 Jun 2025