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HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI welcome this Budget and the difference that it will make to families who have endured the cost of living crisis for far too long. I welcome the £150 cut to energy bills from…01 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseWhen Lloyds closes in January, Mitcham will lose its last remaining bank, yet Link has refused a banking hub, claiming that the nearest branch in Tooting is just 14 minutes away.…30 Oct 2025HANSARDEngagementsA fourth patient has entered the glioblastoma drug trial set up in memory of my late sister. Today, we are joined by Ben Trotman, a patient of a similar trial in 2022 that was…29 Oct 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn the Secretary of State’s list of what has happened since his last oral questions, he failed to mention the appointment of our hon. Friend the Member for Glasgow South West (Dr…21 Oct 2025HANSARD Consumer AffairsNot to mention Wagon Wheels.11 Sept 2025HANSARD Consumer AffairsOrder. I remind Members that they should bob if they wish to be called in the debate. I can see they are doing so, which is good.11 Sept 2025HANSARD Rare Cancers BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that the Bill’s mechanism relating to orphan drugs is essential? Unless we can get the pharmaceutical industry to find it in its financial interest to…11 Jul 2025HANSARD Rare Cancers BillI do not want to detain the House too long. I just want to put on record my admiration for my hon. Friend the Member for Edinburgh South West (Dr Arthur) in guiding the Bill to…11 Jul 2025HANSARD Rare Cancers BillIt is a matter of delight that the hon. Lady’s brother-in-law is still well and that the tumour has shrunk. But I should say to the House and all Members that that machine, which…11 Jul 2025HANSARD Children’s HealthWhen we talk about children’s health, we often think about the start of life—safe births, vaccinations and early years support—but we also need to talk about those children whose…10 Jul 2025HANSARDRare Cancers BillDoes the Minister agree that keeping a list of people with rare cancers is only any use as long as there are some drug trials? Last night we launched a first trial, in my sister’s…02 Jul 2025HANSARDGP Funding: South-west EnglandI respectfully say to Members that, while I do not have the power to stop interventions from people who turn up 45 minutes, an hour, or an hour and three quarters into a debate,…25 Jun 2025HANSARD English Wine ProductionI think the hon. Member has finished speaking. The hon. Member for Winchester might want to intervene on the Minister at an appropriate time.25 Jun 2025HANSARDGP Funding: South-west EnglandOrder. I remind Members to bob if they wish to be called. I ask for some self-restraint, with speeches restricted to six or seven minutes, so that we can get everybody in.25 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillWill my hon. Friend give way?20 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillWill my hon. Friend give way?20 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillNext Tuesday will be the second anniversary of my sister’s death. Three weeks prior to her death, we took her to hospital because she had a blood infection. Despite agreeing to…20 Jun 2025HANSARD Marriage between First CousinsI will call Richard Holden to move the motion. I will then call the Minister to respond. I remind other Members that they may make a speech only with prior permission from the…18 Jun 2025HANSARDFuture of the Gas GridDon’t look at me or you will find that your speech is very short.18 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillThat is the whole purpose of my amendment and my speech. Section 1 of the 2006 Act is the legal foundation on which every NHS duty rests, guaranteeing that our NHS will serve…13 Jun 2025