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HANSARDSir David Amess Summer AdjournmentI want to raise a concern on behalf of my hon. Friend the Member for Oxford West and Abingdon (Layla Moran). I understand that a number of MPs were not invited to a call this…16 Jul 2026HANSARDBus Travel Affordability: Children and Young PeopleIf this summer’s free bus travel scheme for under-15s proves successful, will the Minister look to extend it for the future? It would help hard-working families in Wokingham make…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseNearly a thousand families of children with special educational needs and disabilities are supported by Camp Mohawk and its fantastic daycare centre in my constituency. Will the…16 Jul 2026HANSARD IranI congratulate the Minister for Veterans and People, the hon. Member for Leyton and Wanstead (Mr Bailey) on his recent promotion. Most Members will agree that the repression of…15 Jul 2026HANSARD IranI will not; I would like to carry on. Iran’s continued attacks on vessels in the strait are fuelling instability. The conflict shows little sign of ending while Trump refuses to…15 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsQuality and consistency of care are vital in improving cancer outcomes. How will the cancer manuals support earlier diagnosis, and will they include specific guidance to improve…14 Jul 2026HANSARDFuture of Thames WaterResidents in Wokingham are absolutely sick of the failures of Thames Water’s management. In 2025 alone, Thames Water committed 74 sewage spills, for a duration of 684 hours. That…14 Jul 2026HANSARDRiver PollutionIn 2025, sewage was dumped into the Ashridge stream, Emm brook, Barkham brook and the River Loddon in my constituency. Residents are thoroughly fed up with Thames Water’s repeated…09 Jul 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls: Prosecution RatesToo many abusers escape justice in court, leaving victims, including my constituents, without proper justice. In May, I called for the mandatory involvement of independent…09 Jul 2026HANSARD Lobular Breast Cancer: Moon Shot ProjectIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Hobhouse. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Horsham (John Milne) for securing this important debate. I pay tribute to…09 Jul 2026HANSARD Payment SchemeThe Minister is being generous in giving way. I have met people in Wokingham who are affected by the scandal. It does not just affect the person infected; it affects their family…06 Jul 2026HANSARD Payment SchemeIt is very clear that the Minister agrees that the infected blood scandal is a tragic disaster and a failure of public service. The Government must ensure that it never happens…06 Jul 2026HANSARD NHS Breast ScreeningIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Vickers. I thank the hon. Member for North Ayrshire and Arran (Irene Campbell) for presenting this important debate and the…29 Jun 2026HANSARDNational Lung Cancer Screening ProgrammeThank you for your intervention, Minister, and your clarification. But you did not need to intervene because I am sure—25 Jun 2026HANSARDNational Lung Cancer Screening ProgrammeI apologise, Sir Alec. The Minister did not need to intervene. I am sure he will take that message back to his colleague. What we would like to see, which was not mentioned in the…25 Jun 2026HANSARDNational Lung Cancer Screening ProgrammeI beg to move, That this House has considered the national lung cancer screening programme. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Alec. I declare an interest as a…25 Jun 2026HANSARDPublic Procurement: SMEsPublic procurement must do more to support SMEs in Wokingham and across the UK who are doing their best to grow, despite what many see as a lack of help from the Government. In…25 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HousePubs are the lifeblood of our local communities. In Wokingham, we are very lucky to have so many great pubs. To try to help them, I ran my “Wokingham’s Best Pub” competition,…25 Jun 2026HANSARDNational Lung Cancer Screening ProgrammeI would just like to mention a few of the things that hon. Members have spoken about. The hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) was absolutely right to pay tribute to the…25 Jun 2026HANSARDEngagementsI associate myself with the Prime Minister’s remarks. His Government can be really proud of the national cancer plan. Cancer patients in Wokingham and across the country cannot…24 Jun 2026