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HANSARD Business of the HouseThames Water is drowning under £20 billion of debt and surviving only through emergency creditor funding. My constituents are deeply concerned by reports that Ofwat may allow…04 Jun 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsToo many abusers are escaping justice in family courts, and my constituents have suffered as a result. Kaleidoscopic UK in my constituency has long called for independent experts…04 Jun 2026HANSARDCost of Energy: Support for BusinessesSurelock McGill, based in my constituency, is a world leader in the manufacture of door locking systems. It recently acquired a casting foundry to ensure that its manufacturing…02 Jun 2026HANSARDCost of Energy: Support for Businesses9. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential merits of providing further support to businesses with the cost of energy.02 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsInvestment in the UK’s defence sector, especially defence SMEs, is desperately needed. What will the Government do to drive forward investment for defence procurement SMEs?01 Jun 2026HANSARD Family Justice System: Domestic Abuse and SafeguardingI beg to move, That this House has considered domestic abuse and safeguarding within the family justice system. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Furniss. The…21 May 2026HANSARD Family Justice System: Domestic Abuse and SafeguardingIt is so easy to make that mistake. My hon. Friend the Member for Woking (Mr Forster) spoke about the good work of lots of local organisations, but he has real concerns that…21 May 2026HANSARD Family Justice System: Domestic Abuse and SafeguardingI start by apologising to the Minister for not welcoming her to her new position. I am pleased that she reiterated the Government’s commitment to halving domestic abuse in 10…21 May 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe national cancer plan has many ambitious and urgently needed targets, but they will only be delivered when the Government properly invest in the NHS workforce. Healthcare…21 May 2026HANSARD Family Justice System: Domestic Abuse and SafeguardingThe hon. Member is absolutely right: somebody should not be rewarded when they have been difficult for months and months—probably years—and then at the last minute change their…21 May 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsLife science companies such as Becton Dickinson in my constituency play a key role in advancing the research and innovation that will help deliver the national cancer plan and…20 May 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.20 May 2026HANSARDConversion PracticesOne school in my constituency is concerned about a year 6 pupil with significant support needs. As a result of his progress, with the school’s help, he has been assessed as not…29 Apr 2026HANSARDPark Home OwnersI agree 100%. It is not a small administrative fee: it can amount to tens of thousands of pounds. That charge exists outside the protections that most homeowners take for granted.…28 Apr 2026HANSARDPark Home OwnersIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Alec. I congratulate the hon. Member for Rushcliffe (James Naish) for securing this important debate. There are six park home…28 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsTwelve weeks ago, I raised four cases with the DWP, and I am still waiting for a response, despite chasing. These delays are upsetting for my Wokingham constituents. What is the…27 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseIn February, it was announced in the national cancer plan that a rare cancers clinical lead and a rare cancers research lead would be appointed, but no time frame was given for…16 Apr 2026HANSARD Pension Schemes BillFor the pre-1997 pensioners in companies such as Hewlett Packard and many others, the trustees are not able to act on behalf of the pensioners because a board, usually in the USA,…15 Apr 2026HANSARDCancer Research4. What steps the Government are taking with the National Institute for Health and Care Research to support cancer research in Scotland.15 Apr 2026HANSARDCancer ResearchCancer Research UK’s manifesto for cancer research and care in Scotland recommends that the Government should increase “strategic institutional research and innovation…15 Apr 2026