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HANSARDHealth Bill (Third sitting)I approach this with a sense of déjà vu—standing in a Committee Room in the Palace to debate a Health Bill opposite the Minister for Secondary Care, the only difference being that…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDHealth Bill (Third sitting)The hon. Gentleman makes his point very clearly and he is absolutely right. Not only is there a lack of clarity in the legislation and in the plans for how the NHS will look, but,…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDHealth Bill (First sitting)Q In her evidence earlier, Dr Dash said that one of the reasons for her recommendations in her second review of changes to the regulatory and investigatory landscape is that it is…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDHealth Bill (Second sitting)Q I know that in this conversation some have highlighted that patients have stated that their experience has worsened or not improved, but I would argue that is not a Healthwatch…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDHealth Bill (Second sitting)Q Having been both a local councillor and a Health Minister, I am very conscious that the real test of any joint working arrangements between different bodies comes when budgets…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDDefence Investment PlanI welcome the Minister’s response to my right hon. Friend the Member for Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge (Sir Gavin Williamson), the former Defence Secretary, and his…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARD Brain CancerI am particularly keen to speak in this debate, having had a constituent write to me powerfully on behalf of a close relative with a brain tumour. That constituent rightly…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDLocal Government ReformWill the Minister give way?10 Jun 2026HANSARDLocal Government ReformCan the Minister confirm that only the three proposals for Leicestershire—from the boroughs and districts, the county and the city—will be considered, and that no new fourth…10 Jun 2026HANSARDLocal Government ReformIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Murrison. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Harborough, Oadby and Wigston (Neil O’Brien) on his success in…10 Jun 2026HANSARDSteel Industry (Nationalisation) BillMy hon. Friend and I have both been Ministers; we know that a written ministerial statement is not a complicated thing to do every three or four months or whatever it is. I…09 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble AddressIn the context of disappearing messages, is my hon. Friend troubled by the fact that in March 2023, the Cabinet Office issued very clear guidance about the use of non-corporate…03 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Fees (Amendment) Order 2026I echo the comments made by my hon. Friend the shadow Minister about the broader context. The Minister rightly highlighted the broader context of the Renters’ Rights Act, the…27 Apr 2026HANSARDDraft First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Fees (Amendment) Order 2026I am happy to be written to.27 Apr 2026HANSARDDraft First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Fees (Amendment) Order 2026I have been there; I sympathise.27 Apr 2026HANSARDNHS Waiting ListsAmong the things that can help reduce waiting lists and waiting times is increased use of existing community hospital facilities, such as Melton Mowbray hospital in my…14 Apr 2026HANSARDSEND Provision and ReformWhen I spoke in the Select Committee debate on this matter in the Chamber, I highlighted that too many parents feel that the system is done to them, rather than working with them.…13 Apr 2026HANSARD Student LoansThe Minister is typically generous with her time and courteous in the number of interventions she accepts. May I gently take her back to lines 3 to 4 of the text of the Prime…18 Mar 2026HANSARDMeningitis OutbreakI associate myself with the Secretary of State’s remarks: the thoughts of all of us in this House are with the families of those, tragically, who have died and all those who have…17 Mar 2026HANSARDProductivity and Economic Growth: East MidlandsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Huq. I am grateful to my constituency neighbour the hon. Member for Rushcliffe (James Naish) for securing this important…17 Mar 2026