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HANSARDCourts and Tribunals BillI visited the Winchester courts recently and spoke to about a dozen barriers, who were all concerned about us taking a sledgehammer to jury trials, not only because they are a…10 Mar 2026HANSARDFur: Import and SaleLast year, I was pleased to promote a private Member’s Bill—now the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Act 2025—to stop puppy smuggling, specifically given the…10 Mar 2026HANSARDYoung People and Work ReportSophia, whom I spoke to in my constituency office in Winchester this morning, is one of many recent graduates—often with really good degrees from really good universities—who have…09 Mar 2026HANSARD Environmental Protection and BiodiversityI promise I will be as quick as possible. There is so much I would like to say about biodiversity net gain and the importance of the natural environment to people in Winchester,…03 Mar 2026HANSARD Representation of the People BillThere has, rightly, been a lot of talk on both sides of the House about restricting and capping foreign donations, and how they are regulated. Does my hon. Friend agree that we…02 Mar 2026HANSARDOnline Harm: Child ProtectionThis week is Eating Disorder Awareness Week, so I would like to pay tribute to the amazing staff at Leigh House in Winchester, an in-patient unit that cares for people with eating…24 Feb 2026HANSARD Fast-Track Visas: Skilled US CitizensThe biggest challenges facing the world now are global: climate change, the risk of pandemics, and antimicrobial resistance. These are global challenges, but also science…04 Feb 2026HANSARD Fast-Track Visas: Skilled US CitizensIt is really encouraging to hear that 5,000 Americans came in on skilled worker visas. We are concerned that companies, especially AI and tech companies, are setting up in the UK,…04 Feb 2026HANSARD Transport in the South-EastWill my hon. Friend give way?03 Feb 2026HANSARD Transport in the South-EastIt will be. In the rural villages in my constituency such as Colden Common, people rely on the bus service to maintain their independence. If the bus service goes, they cannot get…03 Feb 2026HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayIt is an honour to speak in this debate and to follow such passionate speeches, including that of the hon. Member for East Kilbride and Strathaven (Joani Reid). I congratulate the…29 Jan 2026HANSARD Rural Broadband: InstallationIn rural areas, there is often a double whammy. As a vet, I know from driving around in the night trying to find calvings or horses at 2 in the morning that there is also no…27 Jan 2026HANSARDAnimal Welfare Strategy for EnglandI congratulate the hon. Member for South Derbyshire (Samantha Niblett) on securing this really important debate. I really appreciate the discussion, and wholeheartedly support…21 Jan 2026HANSARD Dementia Support: HampshireI can empathise with my hon. Friend’s experiences of caring for her mother. My father also died of dementia; we cared for him at home for many years. On a more positive note, I…21 Jan 2026HANSARDDraft Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2026I am very glad to be here to speak about medical devices and life sciences, because not only are they about solving many of the problems we are facing as a country, such as…21 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsAllies do not threaten each other, either militarily or economically, so the whole House will be troubled by comments made by the Trump Administration in the past couple of days.…20 Jan 2026HANSARDSchool and College Assessments: IntegrityWhen I was studying for my A-levels, I had to work really hard to get the grades I needed to go on and study veterinary science at the amazing Liverpool University. Had social…19 Jan 2026HANSARDSale of FireworksAs a fellow veterinary surgeon, I reiterate what the hon. Member for Epping Forest (Dr Hudson) just said. Every vet will have stitched up horses or treated dogs or cats that have…19 Jan 2026HANSARDFood InflationI commend the hon. Member for Hornsey and Friern Barnet (Catherine West) on securing this hugely important debate. The cost of living, particularly the cost of food, is one of…15 Jan 2026HANSARD Science and Discovery CentresIt is an honour to serve under your chairship, Mrs Harris. I congratulate the hon. Member for Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr (Steve Witherden) on securing the debate. His absolutely…14 Jan 2026