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HANSARD GibraltarMy hon. Friend the Member for Portsmouth North (Amanda Martin) is the chair of the all-party parliamentary group on Gibraltar. I know she is disappointed not to be able to join us…12 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsPeople have lived in Earsdon View in my constituency for more than 15 years, but the estate remains unadopted due to an ongoing issue between the landowner, Northumberland…09 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseSince being elected last year, my postbag has been inundated with correspondence from social housing residents who struggle to get repairs done by their landlord, in some cases…05 Jun 2025HANSARDVeterans12. What steps he is taking with the Scottish Government to support veterans in Scotland.04 Jun 2025HANSARDRegional GrowthI welcome the Minister’s statement, his comments on the Green Book and, of course, the nearly £1.8 billion of investment for the north-east. We know that growth and opportunity…04 Jun 2025HANSARDVeteransA local charity in my area supports women veterans. Recently, it was supporting a woman who was rehomed in general-purpose supported accommodation for veterans in Scotland. The…04 Jun 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords]For my Cramlington and Killingworth constituency, like for so many others as we have heard today, buses are vital. They are often the only source of public transport. They are…02 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe villages and towns across my constituency rely heavily on our bus services. Despite that, the big bus survey that I have been running recently shows that local people too…22 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsSalute Her, a veterans’ charity in the north-east, does incredible work to support women veterans with specific needs in accessing support. Will the Secretary of State reassure me…19 May 2025HANSARDNHS and Care Volunteer Responders ServiceI echo the comments made today about the huge contribution that volunteers make up and down the country, helping and supporting NHS staff, day in, day out. I declare a bit of an…19 May 2025HANSARDNational Security Act 2023: ChargesI thank the Home Secretary for her statement, and I put on record my thanks to those who work day in, day out to keep our streets and communities safe, and who undertake work and…19 May 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseDinnington village in my constituency recently experienced the sudden and unexpected closure of its post office. We all know how important postal services are for providing…15 May 2025HANSARD Assets of Community Value (Sports Facilities)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Localism Act 2011 to provide for automatic designation of sports facilities as Assets of Community Value; and…07 May 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseFly-tipping is a blight on local communities across Cramlington and Seaton Valley in my constituency, yet under Conservative-run Northumberland county council, fly-tipping has…24 Apr 2025HANSARDEconomic Growth: North-East5. What steps she is taking to increase economic growth in the north-east.08 Apr 2025HANSARDEconomic Growth: North-EastThe combined authority has identified a key growth corridor sweeping across my constituency, but a historical lack of investment to upgrade the Moor Farm and Seaton Burn…08 Apr 2025HANSARDScunthorpe SteelworksI thank the Minister for her answers. As she will know, there has been intense media speculation that the blast furnaces will close before the consultation is complete. Will she…07 Apr 2025HANSARD Road MaintenanceIn my constituency, like in so many other constituencies we have heard about today, potholes are not just an inconvenience but a danger. They damage vehicles, put cyclists and…07 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseOne of the biggest issues raised with me in my constituency is the availability of council and social housing. In Conservative-led Northumberland, a recent freedom of information…03 Apr 2025HANSARDUK Democracy: Impact of Digital PlatformsMy hon. Friend is making an incredibly impassioned speech, which comes from a place of real experience. As has been mentioned, though, we see an incredibly stark divide in the…03 Apr 2025