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HANSARD Steel Trade MeasureI thank the Minister for his statement—he is very much the Government’s man of steel. Protecting British steelmaking capacity means we will have a reliable supply for years to…25 Jun 2026HANSARDNational Resilience PlanningI would just say to the Minister: live long and prosper. This heatwave may be considered as much man-made as naturally occurring. I am really concerned about the heat, not just in…25 Jun 2026HANSARDNeuropsychiatric Conditions: PANS and PANDASI thank the hon. Lady for bringing this important issue to the House. The Government are introducing guidelines on this in the autumn. Does she welcome the publication of those…25 Jun 2026HANSARDMedia Green PaperThank you, Mr Speaker—21 again. I thank the Secretary of State for her response to this urgent question, and particularly for her emphasis on the importance online literacy,…24 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence Spending and ReadinessI thank the Minister for giving way. She is giving a really passionate speech and talking about her personal experience of being in the armed forces. It is important that the…23 Jun 2026HANSARD Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Newborn Screening TestIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Mundell. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Sunderland Central (Lewis Atkinson) for opening and framing the debate. I also…22 Jun 2026HANSARDSEND: ImprovementAs a former teacher, I know that these SEND reforms are not just necessary but vital for young people in my constituency of Harlow and beyond. Does the Minister agree that reforms…22 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Leader of the House will be aware of the long-term funding challenges facing our palliative care sector due to real-terms funding cuts over many years. As a result, St Clare…18 Jun 2026HANSARDCost of Living: Support for Familiesindicated assent .18 Jun 2026HANSARDCost of Living: Support for FamiliesI want to pay tribute to three fantastic women in Harlow: Caroline Hatton, Alison Taylor and, in particular, the Rev. Jokey Poyntz at my local church, St Mary’s in Little Parndon,…18 Jun 2026HANSARDAccess to Music and Dance TrainingWill the Secretary of State join me in congratulating Sam Ashford and the Livewire theatre in Harlow on 25 years of supporting young people into music, dance and the theatre with…18 Jun 2026HANSARDCost of Living: Support for Families4. What steps the Church of England is taking to help support families with the cost of living.18 Jun 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ14. I thank the Deputy Prime Minister and others for their comments about Jo Cox; our thoughts are with her family today, as they are every day. May I also thank the Harlow Town…17 Jun 2026HANSARD Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) BillAs a former councillor in a district council bordering London, I know the particular challenges we had in recruiting really decent council officers. I should put it on record that…16 Jun 2026HANSARDUK-US RelationshipMay I echo your words, Mr Speaker, and those of the Secretary of State about Jo Cox? I am sure that everyone in the House is thinking of her today. Our special relationship with…16 Jun 2026HANSARD Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) BillI thank all my hon. Friends and all hon. Members who have contributed to what has been a really good and well-meaning debate. People will be relieved to know that I intend to keep…16 Jun 2026HANSARDThames WaterI thank the Secretary of State for her statement, and my hon. Friend the Member for Hertford and Stortford (Josh Dean) for raising his concerns about the River Stort, which goes…16 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence Investment PlanI thank the Minister for his answers. I take this opportunity to welcome the Minister for Veterans and People, my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Leyton and Wanstead (Mr…15 Jun 2026HANSARD Russian Shadow FleetI welcome my right hon. and gallant Friend to his new role. He is a very humble man, but may I say what a pleasure it is to work with him and with hon. and gallant Members from…15 Jun 2026HANSARDRoad Junction SafetyLittle Parndon, Pemberley academy and Latton Green are three primary schools in my constituency of Harlow that have raised concerns about road safety outside their schools. They…11 Jun 2026