Contributions
388 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARD Pension Schemes BillI wish to speak to Lords amendment 15 and, ultimately, what it still fails to address: the long-standing injustice faced by almost 1 million pensioners. The Chancellor’s decision…15 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI will speak to Lords amendment 312 on cumulative disruption. I am deeply alarmed by the amendment, which would require senior police officers to take into account any so-called…14 Apr 2026HANSARDInfected Blood Compensation SchemeI join others in thanking the Minister for his update. I met a constituent in Wokingham last year who was one of the 30,000 people affected by this scandal. The Infected Blood…14 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. Last week, the Secretary of State announced £10 million for the Royal Berkshire hospital to fund a new site, which is very welcome news. After years of Conservative neglect,…14 Apr 2026HANSARD Prison Officers: Mandatory Body ArmourIt is an honour to serve under your chairship, Mr Betts. I thank the right hon. Member for New Forest East (Sir Julian Lewis) for securing this very important debate. Our prison…26 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseTwo people a day are diagnosed with cancer during or right after pregnancy, yet their maternity leave cannot be deferred. That means that mums are missing out on precious time…26 Mar 2026HANSARDPothole Repairs: Government FundingWokingham borough council is the lowest funded unitary authority. Between 2020 and 2022 when the Conservatives led the council, they cut the road maintenance budget by £2 million,…26 Mar 2026HANSARDPothole Repairs: Government Funding4. What assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of Government funding for repairing potholes.26 Mar 2026HANSARDSudden Unexplained Death in ChildhoodIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir John. I thank the hon. Member for Rossendale and Darwen (Andy MacNae) for securing this very important debate. First, I would…24 Mar 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsOne of my constituents suffered such coercive violence that her partner forced her to allow him back into the home. She could not tell anyone, and he continued to assault her…23 Mar 2026HANSARDTrade with EuropeI have heard from so many businesses in Wokingham that have suffered post Brexit with masses of red tape limiting their exports. Losing key trade relationships in Europe has meant…12 Mar 2026HANSARD International Women’s DayI congratulate the hon. Member for Gorton and Denton (Hannah Spencer) on her maiden speech. It was an eloquent speech that made us think that she has been here for several years.…12 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseDuncan-Lynch Precision Engineering is a successful specialist manufacturing company established over 60 years ago. It would like to take on a number of new apprenticeships—good,…12 Mar 2026HANSARDNHS Capital SpendingIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Western, and I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Carshalton and Wallington (Bobby Dean) for securing this extremely important…04 Mar 2026HANSARDRoad Maintenance FundingThe funding given to local authorities is woefully inadequate to maintain the roads, let alone improve them. While Department for Transport funding remains well below historical…12 Feb 2026HANSARDRoad Maintenance Funding12. What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of funding for road maintenance.12 Feb 2026HANSARD Police Grant ReportAs my hon. Friend the Member for Cheltenham (Max Wilkinson) said earlier, Liberal Democrats have long called for a return to proper community policing. After years of Conservative…11 Feb 2026HANSARD Local Government FinanceThe settlement is unfair, and it is a disaster for my constituents. Wokingham borough council is already the lowest funded unitary authority per capita in the country, as it was…11 Feb 2026HANSARD Local Power PlanI thank the Secretary of State for his statement. My Liberal Democrat colleagues and I have long campaigned for community energy, but it is not enough to have a plan to deliver…10 Feb 2026HANSARDBrain Tumour Survival RatesI thank the hon. Member for Mitcham and Morden (Dame Siobhain McDonagh) and my hon. Friend the Member for Witney (Charlie Maynard) for securing this evening’s important debate.…09 Feb 2026