Contributions
696 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARD Business of the HouseFirst of all, I thank the Leader of the House for mentioning Ask Her to Stand Day. Despite the progress that has been made on women’s representation in politics, it is shocking…21 Nov 2024HANSARDChildren’s Social CareI warmly welcome today’s statement. The Secretary of State is right that it is long overdue, and that early intervention is key. Too many children in this country are in care…18 Nov 2024HANSARD Bus FundingI welcome the statement, and I particularly welcome the change in funding mechanisms—the move away from hoop-jumping, jam-jar funding to something that takes proper account of…18 Nov 2024HANSARDNature-friendly Farming8. What steps he plans to take to support nature-friendly farming.14 Nov 2024HANSARDNature-friendly FarmingI recognise the very welcome shift towards nature-friendly farming, which offers environmental, social and economic benefits—not just nature protection, but good healthy food and…14 Nov 2024HANSARD National Insurance Contributions: HealthcareSince the Budget, I have been contacted by GPs, care providers and charities in my constituency, all expressing concern about the impact of the rise in employer NICs on their…14 Nov 2024HANSARD Mental Health: Farming and Agricultural CommunitiesI thank the hon. Lady for securing the debate. Will she join me in paying tribute to farmer-initiated and farmer-led organisations, such as We are Farming Minds in my…11 Nov 2024HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThis week, the international community is meeting in Colombia to discuss and drive forward nature protection. Here in the UK, we know that nature is under pressure and declining,…31 Oct 2024HANSARD COP29 and International Climate FinanceAbsolutely. The hon. Member makes a very important point, which relates to the one I made at the beginning: we cannot avoid the fact that we in the UK have an historical…30 Oct 2024HANSARD COP29 and International Climate FinanceI refer back to the figure that the hon. Member for Chesterfield (Mr Perkins) mentioned—the UN’s finding that we need £600 billion of international climate finance per year to…30 Oct 2024HANSARD COP29 and International Climate FinanceMight the Minister be able to put a number on what she would consider UK leadership to be financially?30 Oct 2024HANSARD COP29 and International Climate FinanceWill the Minister put a number on what she is talking about?30 Oct 2024HANSARD COP29 and International Climate FinanceI thank the hon. Member for making that point. This debate is on international climate finance, but I am happy to address his question about the interaction between domestic…30 Oct 2024HANSARD COP29 and International Climate FinanceThe hon. Member raises an important point. There is a history of multilateral and bilateral efforts by Governments to tackle debt crises, and there is a role for government to…30 Oct 2024HANSARD COP29 and International Climate FinanceThank you, Sir Roger—I am still learning the ropes. I thank the Minister for coming to respond to the debate. It is my pleasure to introduce this debate on international climate…30 Oct 2024HANSARD COP29 and International Climate FinanceI beg to move, That this House has considered COP29 and international climate finance. Thank you very much for calling me to speak—do I refer to you as Mr Speaker?30 Oct 2024HANSARD SudanThe brutality of violence in Sudan, and the disruption of agricultural systems and trade routes, have led to the extreme food insecurity that we have seen. Does the Minister share…29 Oct 2024HANSARD Special Educational Needs and DisabilitiesParents and teachers in North Herefordshire tell me how concerned they are that special educational needs funding has stagnated for the last 10 years, while needs have increased.…24 Oct 2024HANSARD Independent Water CommissionIf I heard correctly, at the start of his statement the Secretary of State referred to the River Lugg, which runs through the centre of my constituency. Its catchment has been…23 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. I welcome this Government’s ambition in seeking a new climate finance goal at COP29 in Baku shortly. Will the Minister assure me that she understands the scale of need? The UN…22 Oct 2024