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HANSARD New Hospital ProgrammeI welcome the spirit of openness and transparency that the new leadership of the programme has demonstrated. Previously, and frustratingly, residents in Hillingdon were—to be…22 Jan 2025HANSARD Education, Health and Care PlansIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Huq. I thank the hon. Member for Chelmsford (Marie Goldman) for securing this important debate today. To be frank, SEND support…22 Jan 2025HANSARD New Hospital Programme ReviewToday’s announcement is welcome for my constituents. It confirms that we are keeping the promises we made in 2023 to deliver Hillingdon hospital in the first term of a Labour…20 Jan 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian Situation8. What steps he is taking to help improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.14 Jan 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationThe aid agencies I have spoken to are particularly concerned about access to medical facilities and critical shortages of medical supplies in Gaza, particularly northern Gaza. In…14 Jan 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseA recent London Councils report highlighted major issues in the capital with special educational needs provision, workforce capacity and inclusion. In the light of that, I welcome…09 Jan 2025HANSARDSupport for Veterans8. What steps he is taking to improve support for veterans.06 Jan 2025HANSARDSupport for VeteransI welcome the Government’s commitment to a new armed forces covenant. Will the provisions apply to local councils, so that we see Conservative Hillingdon council end its unfair…06 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.19 Dec 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsRecent investigations have shown that a lack of investment in drainage infrastructure has contributed to significant flooding in Uxbridge and South Ruislip. How will water…19 Dec 2024HANSARDFireworks: Sale and UseIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. I thank the hon. Member for Keighley and Ilkley (Robbie Moore) for opening the debate on this important petition.…09 Dec 2024HANSARDFireworks: Sale and UseIt is almost as if my hon. Friend had a copy of my speech, because I am just about to turn to that point; I might speak to my researcher, in case he has been leaking my emails. My…09 Dec 2024HANSARD Employer National Insurance ContributionsI have given way a number of times already and I want to make some more progress, if the right hon. Gentleman will allow. It is a bit rich for the Conservative party to suddenly…04 Dec 2024HANSARD Employer National Insurance ContributionsI would say £25 billion for the NHS, a record level of investment since the last Labour Government. I ask the Opposition: what would they do? Would they prefer to let NHS waiting…04 Dec 2024HANSARD Employer National Insurance ContributionsThe issue at the crux of the debate is one of economic responsibility. It is about a choice whether to invest or to let further decline take place in our public services. They say…04 Dec 2024HANSARD Employer National Insurance ContributionsI thank the right hon. Gentleman for that rather long intervention. I must say that the Conservatives do not understand the economy. If someone cannot get a train to work, they…04 Dec 2024HANSARD Employer National Insurance ContributionsI thank the hon. Gentleman for that intervention. What we have both heard on the Health Committee is that the NHS has been left on its knees after 14 years. All sectors of the…04 Dec 2024HANSARD Home-to-School Transport: Children with SENDI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Thurrock (Jen Craft) for securing such an important debate. In my casework, I have been inundated with issues around special educational…03 Dec 2024HANSARD World AIDS DayI completely associate myself with my hon. Friend’s comments. Particularly in rural settings, if getting to a sexual health service means travelling for miles and sometimes for…27 Nov 2024HANSARD World AIDS DayI beg to move, That this House has considered World AIDS Day. It is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Mark. I am proud to have been elected on a manifesto commitment…27 Nov 2024