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HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.20 Apr 2026HANSARDCommunity Spaces9. What assessment she has made of the adequacy of access to community spaces.16 Apr 2026HANSARD Women’s Health StrategyThe Liberal Democrats welcome the strategy, and its specific recognition of the socioeconomic and racial disparities in women’s healthcare, which it is important to put front and…16 Apr 2026HANSARD NHS Federated Data PlatformIt is an honour to serve under your chairpersonship, Dame Siobhain. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Newton Abbot (Martin Wrigley) for his tenacity and expertise in this…16 Apr 2026HANSARD NHS Federated Data PlatformThat is an important point. Amnesty International, whose representatives I believe are present, and others including voices within the NHS have been raising serious concerns about…16 Apr 2026HANSARDCommunity SpacesThe charity St John’s Winchester runs a brilliant community space for people with dementia; I have attended it myself and sung songs with them, including Motown. It is also one of…16 Apr 2026HANSARDEhlers-Danlos Syndrome and Craniocervical InstabilityIt is an honour to serve under your chairship, Ms Furniss. I thank the hon. Member for Cannock Chase (Josh Newbury) for securing this important debate. Many people have to come…26 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI will bring up one more time the state of our roads, particularly in Hampshire. I was a horse vet before I was elected, so there is probably not a single road I have not driven…26 Mar 2026HANSARD Endometriosis ServicesI can reiterate that point; my partner Emma has severe endometriosis. She is regularly crippled—barely able to get off the sofa and in absolute agony. She has been told for years…24 Mar 2026HANSARD DefenceDoes my hon. Friend agree that one immediate action the Government could take to reverse some of the damage that the Conservatives have done to our armed forces is on the…24 Mar 2026HANSARD Tobacco and Vapes BillThe hon. Gentleman raises legitimate points about the pressures facing small businesses at the moment, but does he not agree that there must be better ways of supporting small…23 Mar 2026HANSARD Tobacco and Vapes BillI also welcome the hon. Member for Washington and Gateshead South (Mrs Hodgson) to her position as Minister for Public Health. I had the privilege to serve on the Bill Committee,…23 Mar 2026HANSARDClimate ChangeAt a time when misinformation about climate change is louder than ever, these discussions are not just important but essential if we are serious about protecting our environment…19 Mar 2026HANSARD Online HarmsI thank my hon. Friend the Member for St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire (Ian Sollom) for securing this debate. His introduction was eloquent and his knowledge of the subject very…19 Mar 2026HANSARDSchool Bus Service from Kings Worthy to Henry Beaufort SchoolToday I present a petition on behalf of over 500 of my constituents who call on the Government to urgently review the removal of school transport for children attending Henry…18 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThere is widespread concern about the Government sticking to the decision made in 2016 to shut Army Training Regiment Winchester, which trains 20% of our troops. Has an impact…16 Mar 2026HANSARDHeating Oil SupportWe appreciate the Minister’s statement and the fact that the Government have moved so quickly to provide support. I have received many messages from people in the Meon valley who…16 Mar 2026HANSARDHigh Street Businesses: Tax Changes13. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of tax changes on high street businesses.10 Mar 2026HANSARDHigh Street Businesses: Tax ChangesMany businesses in Winchester that I speak to on a regular basis talk about higher energy costs and national insurance rises, and many bring up the increased red tape that has…10 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Billrose—10 Mar 2026