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178 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDProtecting Young People OnlineI have been contacted by over 400 of my constituents who are calling for greater regulation of social media and young people’s use of it. There is disagreement about whether there…04 Feb 2026HANSARDCourt Backlog12. What steps he is taking to reduce the Crown Court backlog.03 Feb 2026HANSARDIranI welcome the Government’s announcements about new sanctions on individuals responsible for the brutal treatment of protesters and the vile murder of 30,000 people, but human…03 Feb 2026HANSARDTown and City Centre SafetyMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech about an issue that is important to many of us. He talks about masked thieves. Councils have the power to ban face coverings,…03 Feb 2026HANSARDCourt BacklogI was recently contacted by a constituent whose daughter was the victim of an abusive and violent relationship for many years. There were continual delays in the case coming to…03 Feb 2026HANSARD First 1,000 Days of LifeI thank my hon. Friend for today’s statement and for her excellent work in chairing the Committee’s important inquiry. It is much appreciated. There is much to welcome in this…29 Jan 2026HANSARDMedical Training (Prioritisation) BillI thank the Secretary of State and the Minister for the Bill, which delivers on the promises made previously in this place in response to the proposed industrial action a couple…27 Jan 2026HANSARDMedical Training (Prioritisation) BillI am about to turn to a specific issue about British citizens, so I hope I will pick up on the hon. Member’s points. More generally, there is nothing progressive about a system…27 Jan 2026HANSARDCommonhold and Leasehold ReformToday’s news is welcome for leaseholders in my constituency, whose ground rents—often of £400 or £500—escalate throughout their leases. The measures will save them thousands of…27 Jan 2026HANSARD Armed Forces BillI am pleased to speak in this evening’s debate on the Armed Forces Bill, which shows that this Labour Government put our forces and veterans and their families first. In the light…26 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. Wealdstone FC is a fantastic, fan-led club in my constituency, but it is again facing an uncertain future because of protracted negotiations over the lease of their current…15 Jan 2026HANSARDUniversities: Statutory Duty of CareLast week was the seven-year anniversary of the death of one of my constituents’ sons, Kieran Patel. Unfortunately, the House has not given me time to do justice to his story. His…13 Jan 2026HANSARD Airport Drop-off ChargesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Vaz. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Bolton South and Walkden (Yasmin Qureshi) for securing this important debate for…13 Jan 2026HANSARD Airport Drop-off ChargesI am just a bit confused. The hon. Member suggests that drop-off charges are the responsibility of this Government. At Heathrow, the charge is £7, but it was £6 during the 14…13 Jan 2026HANSARD Community AudiologyWe certainly heard about some issues today that I did not expect to be on the agenda. The waxiness or not of dogs’ ears will certainly stay with me for a while. I am glad that the…18 Dec 2025HANSARD Community AudiologyI beg to move, That this House has considered community audiology. It is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. I thank those who have joined us for the debate…18 Dec 2025HANSARDPuberty Suppressants TrialThe hon. Member for Sleaford and North Hykeham (Dr Johnson) asks, “Why?” Well, it is because trans people exist and their health needs exist. As the Secretary of State has clearly…17 Dec 2025HANSARD Transgender People: Provision of HealthcareIt is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Turner, and I thank my hon. Friend the Member for North Warwickshire and Bedworth (Rachel Taylor) for bringing us this debate.…16 Dec 2025HANSARDAfrica: New ApproachI welcome the Government’s new approach to Africa and the shift from discussion of the continent and our role as donors to that of investors and partners. In the last 50 years we…16 Dec 2025HANSARDChagossians: Trust Fund and ResettlementI welcome the Minister’s clarification that the Chagossian community will be involved in the operation of the trust fund. Turning to support in the UK for the Chagossian…16 Dec 2025