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HANSARDGambling AdvertisingLet me see if I can answer that, and the hon. Member can tell me if I have not. During our experience with big tobacco, there was a big illegal market—a black market. We brought…23 Apr 2026HANSARDGambling AdvertisingI am a public health consultant, and I am still licensed to practise as a public health consultant. I am trained in epidemiology statistics, and I have passed professional exams…23 Apr 2026HANSARDGambling AdvertisingJust to clarify, I meant to say that we are one of the most unregulated countries for gambling advertising.23 Apr 2026HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI wholeheartedly agree with my hon. Friend. Together with my hon. Friend the Member for Halesowen (Alex Ballinger) and the right hon. Member for Chingford and Woodford Green (Sir…21 Apr 2026HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy area of Sussex is on the fast-track devolution programme. Although that brings challenges and inevitably means that we are still building parts of the plane while learning to…21 Apr 2026HANSARDMaternity CommissionerIt is a pleasure, Ms Jardine—it is not Sir Alec any more—to serve under your chairship. I want to speak in the debate as a member of the Health and Social Care Committee and as…20 Apr 2026HANSARDNHS ManagementEffective NHS management lives or dies on the ability of our integrated care boards to address population health needs. As the devolution Bill moves forward and at pace in areas…14 Apr 2026HANSARD Public Baths and LidosExcellent. I thank my hon. Friend, who has nicely paid tribute to them. Well done. What has been so striking about the work we are doing is the level of local energy in our…25 Mar 2026HANSARD Public Baths and LidosIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Efford. I commend my hon. Friend the Member for Peterborough (Andrew Pakes) for his continued advocacy. As someone who lived…25 Mar 2026HANSARDNational Wellbeing IndicatorsIt is great to hear that wellbeing is being built in through the shift to prevention in our national health strategy. Does the Minister agree that we should now champion health in…24 Feb 2026HANSARDNational Wellbeing Indicators12. What assessment he has made of the potential implications for his polices of recent trends in national wellbeing indicators.24 Feb 2026HANSARDMedical Training (Prioritisation) BillAs always, it is an honour and a privilege to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket (Peter Prinsley), who is a retired ear, nose and throat surgeon.…27 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseIt is with concern that I raise the issue of FIFA deepening its commercial ties to the betting industry by letting gambling operators livestream world cup games this year. Will…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Local Government ReorganisationI thank the Secretary of State for his statement. As a former leader of Worthing borough council, I pay tribute to my councillor colleagues, who did not come to the decision they…22 Jan 2026HANSARDFlu Vaccination: School Absences8. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of flu vaccination levels on rates of school absence in autumn 2025.19 Jan 2026HANSARDFlu Vaccination: School AbsencesAs flu circulation in children normally starts before adults, and protection through the vaccine lasts much longer in children, the children’s programme should be under way across…19 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hometown of Worthing is already delivering a major heat network, but it is not yet designated as a heat network zone. Could the Minister please consider making this designation…06 Jan 2026HANSARD Length of the School WeekIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate. I have to declare an interest: my children asked me to do so. I think one of them actually signed the petition; I am not sure what the…05 Jan 2026HANSARDDraft International Development Association (Twenty-First Replenishment) Order 2025It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Western. I rise to put on record my support for this delegated legislation, and to make three very quick points. It is not…08 Dec 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ2. Gambling addiction is a serious public health harm, causing ill health and misery for millions of people in this country. The industry now spends £2 billion a year on…03 Dec 2025