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HANSARDBrain 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 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the Leader of the House for his comments about the Westminster Hall debate. Yesterday, the Government finally launched a national cancer plan, which contained many…05 Feb 2026HANSARD SudanHow are the Government engaging directly with Sudanese civilian coalitions, including the Somoud coalition, to ensure that their proposals inform international mediation efforts?05 Feb 2026HANSARD National Cancer PlanI was the first MP in this Parliament to call for a national cancer plan back in October 2024, so I congratulate the Secretary of State and the Minister for publishing the plan.…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HousePatients, cancer charities and healthcare professionals have been calling for urgent investment in oncology to prevent a postcode lottery of care. Unfortunately, regional…29 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituents’ 11-year-old son perforated his eardrum in July and was referred for paediatric ear, nose and throat treatment, but they were then informed that the waiting time…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Arctic SecurityHow many times do my Lib Dem colleagues and I need to come to the House and tell the Government that Trump cannot be trusted? His behaviour is that of a spoilt child, bullying his…19 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe upcoming national cancer plan is a vital opportunity to resolve chronic issues in cancer care and to improve survival outcomes after 10 years of neglect from the…15 Jan 2026HANSARD UkraineA serious concern shared by Ukrainians in Wokingham relates to the crimes of the Russian army. Over 20,000 children have been abducted since the start of Russia’s invasion. This…14 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillI rise to speak to clause 10. It is utterly unfair and shameful that this Government are raising taxes on struggling families by freezing or continuing the freeze of income tax…12 Jan 2026HANSARDSocial Housing: Damp and MouldMy constituents, three single mothers, have suffered at the hands of builders who built substandard homes without crucial damp-proof membrane and damp-proof courses. That meant…12 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseCancer patients are suffering due to variations in cancer care across the country. In particular, clinical nurse specialists—a key part of cancer care—are stretched very thinly…08 Jan 2026HANSARDAdvanced Brain Cancer: Tissue FreezingIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Western. I thank the hon. Member for Caerphilly (Chris Evans) for securing this important debate, and all other hon. Members who…07 Jan 2026HANSARDLess Survivable CancersI beg to move, That this House has considered less survivable cancers. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Efford. I declare an interest as a governor of the Royal…06 Jan 2026HANSARDLess Survivable CancersThe hon. Member makes a good point; we definitely need more clinical trials in this country. We have been lagging behind in the last few years, and we need them nationally, rather…06 Jan 2026HANSARDLess Survivable CancersI apologise.06 Jan 2026HANSARDLess Survivable CancersYes, that was the Minister calling me to apologise. [ Laughter. ] I asked the Committee for the debate six months ago, but having it one month before the probable publication of a…06 Jan 2026HANSARD Future of Thames WaterIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Harris. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Oxford West and Abingdon (Layla Moran) for securing this important debate. Thames…06 Jan 2026HANSARDLess Survivable CancersI thank the Minister very much for her interesting response. I thank all Members who contributed to the debate, many of whom spoke very personally about their own experiences.…06 Jan 2026HANSARDLess Survivable CancersI thank my hon. Friend for his intervention; I am really sorry to hear about young Billy. The £13.7 million being put into research has to be welcomed and we should thank the…06 Jan 2026