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HANSARDParental Leave ReviewAs the father of twins, I saw the impact of that, with increased complexity from children being born early or with disability and the mental health aspects of leaving your loved…01 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. I was disappointed to see the findings of yesterday’s Civil Aviation Authority airport accessibility performance report, which outlined that three airports—Edinburgh, London…26 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. As the Government produce their strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods in scientific procedures, what steps will the Minister be…25 Jun 2025HANSARDMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentI start by paying tribute to officers and councillors in the London borough of Bexley for all they do. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green…24 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI know that this House, alongside my constituents across Bexleyheath and Crayford, welcomes the sanctions taken against two Israeli officials earlier this month. What discussions…24 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.24 Jun 2025HANSARDDepartment for EducationIt is a pleasure to speak in this estimates day debate. I will first declare my usual interest, as my wife is employed as a special educational needs co-ordinator in our local…24 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI agree with the hon. Member that people in those circumstances should be able to seek an assisted death. However, the Bill allows someone to say to a doctor on a panel, “I want…20 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. It is 16 months since the publication of the Hughes report, but those patients harmed by sodium valproate continue to await the outcome on the redress that the Government will…17 Jun 2025HANSARDSEND FundingI congratulate the right hon. Gentleman on securing the debate. I declare my usual interests: my wife is a special educational needs co-ordinator at a local authority school in…12 Jun 2025HANSARDSpending Review 2025I know that my constituents across Bexleyheath and Crayford will welcome the investment that the Chancellor has announced today for new and affordable housing. The Government have…11 Jun 2025HANSARDMother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme: Capital DisregardI pay tribute to the fantastic work carried out by Irish Community Services in Bexleyheath in my constituency. It is supporting a number of survivors who are in those…10 Jun 2025HANSARDCyber-security2. What steps he is taking to strengthen cyber-security.05 Jun 2025HANSARDCyber-securityIn recent weeks, we have seen a series of cyber-attacks on retailers, including on my former employer, Marks & Spencer, and on Government services such as the Legal Aid Agency.…05 Jun 2025HANSARDPolice Presence on High StreetsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Furniss. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Birmingham Erdington (Paulette Hamilton) for securing the debate. It is a great…05 Jun 2025HANSARDPolice Presence on High StreetsDoes the hon. Gentleman accept that the cuts from the previous Government have resulted in my local authority, the London borough of Bexley, having to make every one of its CCTV…05 Jun 2025HANSARDThames WaterMy constituents, like those of my colleagues, are gravely concerned about the increase in their water bills, but I am also as concerned as them about the impact on business.…03 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillWill the hon. Gentleman give way?16 May 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI will not, because of time constraints; I am sorry. Like a small number of other Members in this House, I know the daily concerns of being a parent of a child with complex…16 May 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI rise to speak to amendment 24 in my name, and I will start by thanking my hon. Friend the Member for Spen Valley (Kim Leadbeater) for inviting me to be a member of the Bill…16 May 2025