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HANSARDNHS Corridor CareThat is absolutely true. We need to look at all the ways of reducing demand on GPs and, therefore, on A&E departments—that is what my speech is totally involved in—and pharmacies…08 Jul 2026HANSARDNHS Corridor CareI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Tooting (Dr Allin-Khan) for securing this debate and for her years of work in the A&E at St George’s. Emergency care is in crisis in the NHS,…08 Jul 2026HANSARD Ceramics IndustryI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Lichfield (Dave Robertson) for his excellent opening speech. My remarks today will be at a slightly different level. They are focused on…06 Jul 2026HANSARD Ceramics IndustryDeveloping young potters is essential for the ceramics industry in general, and particularly for studio pottery. As a GP, I know that the therapeutic effects of clay are well…06 Jul 2026HANSARD Puberty BlockersSpeaking as a member of the political class and the medical class, may I ask the hon. Lady whether she would accept that it is better for politicians to accept advice from medical…23 Jun 2026HANSARDProgression of Bills through ParliamentWill my hon. Friend give way?08 Jun 2026HANSARDProgression of Bills through ParliamentI thank the 326 signatories from Stroud who helped to make this debate possible, as well as the many petitioners who are in the Public Gallery. I also thank my hon. Friend the…08 Jun 2026HANSARDProgression of Bills through ParliamentWill my hon. Friend give way?08 Jun 2026HANSARDProgression of Bills through ParliamentWill the right hon. Member give way?08 Jun 2026HANSARDProgression of Bills through ParliamentI thank my hon. Friend for giving way. He is making a very powerful speech. These types of debate are slightly triggering for some of us who were on the Committee. I have…08 Jun 2026HANSARD Health BillI do agree, although that is a much bigger job. At the moment, mental health uses a different system from the hospital, and it would be great to unite them. I agree with that, but…01 Jun 2026HANSARD Health BillIt is a pleasure to speak in support of the Bill, which I believe has the power to transform patient care in the NHS. Particularly after the remarks of my hon. Friend the Member…01 Jun 2026HANSARDSudden Unexpected Death in EpilepsyI thank the hon. Gentleman for bringing this really essential debate to the House. My constituent Emma Taylor tragically lost her daughter at the age of 19 and she now campaigns…22 Apr 2026HANSARD Public Baths and LidosI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Peterborough (Andrew Pakes) for securing this debate. Lidos are important to us all—particularly to me, because I learned to swim in…25 Mar 2026HANSARD Social Enterprises and Community OwnershipThe new community right-to-buy model has been transformative, and community ownership is at the heart of what we do in Stroud. What I have noticed, and other Members have already…18 Mar 2026HANSARD GP ContractI declare an interest as a working GP in the NHS. I probably would not be standing here if general practice had not been decimated over the last 14 years. I welcome the £485…16 Mar 2026HANSARDGaza Healthcare SystemI beg to move, That this House has considered Government support for the healthcare system in Gaza. It is a privilege to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Jeremy, and I thank the…24 Feb 2026HANSARDGaza Healthcare SystemIndeed, and many of us have campaigned on the medical evacuation of young people. The Minister has delivered on that, although there have been some problems recently, which he may…24 Feb 2026HANSARDGaza Healthcare SystemI absolutely agree. War is traumatic on so many different levels, and mental health is a key part of holistic care and must be covered in any rebuilding of the healthcare system.…24 Feb 2026HANSARDGaza Healthcare SystemMy hon. Friend is spot on. Rather than evacuating children to the NHS, which was the right thing to do while war was raging, it is better to build up facilities in the area and…24 Feb 2026