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HANSARDBridges in London: Maintenance FundingI absolutely agree with my constituency neighbour. This shows not only the cross-party support for the reopening of the bridge but the enormous impact that its closure is having…14 Nov 2023HANSARDBridges in London: Maintenance FundingIt is a huge honour to be intervened on by the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon). I just hope that his constituents will not have to go through the same enormous pain, the…14 Nov 2023HANSARDDestitution: Children8. What steps his Department is taking to reduce the number of children experiencing destitution.13 Nov 2023HANSARDDestitution: ChildrenThe Minister’s responses are disappointing. If the Government do not recognise the problem of child poverty in this country, how will they fix it? One million children experienced…13 Nov 2023HANSARDBuilding an NHS Fit for the FutureOne of the biggest issues raised by every school I visit in my constituency is mental health support, and I am disappointed not to see the mental health Bill in the King’s Speech.…13 Nov 2023HANSARDBuilding an NHS Fit for the FutureIt is an honour to speak in this historic debate on the first King’s Speech for 72 years, but, to be frank, it is not a pleasure. When I go around and talk to people in Putney,…13 Nov 2023HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian SituationIt is heartbreaking to hear of the fear and terror that caused 1.5 million people in Gaza to be displaced. Does the Minister agree that, for the 1.5 million Palestinians who had…08 Nov 2023HANSARDDraft Representation of the People (Franchise Amendment and Eligibility Review) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2023It is an honour to serve under your chairship, Sir Robert. I thank the Minister for setting out the process that will be implemented on the completion of the new regulation. The…24 Oct 2023HANSARD Renters (Reform) BillThe rights of renters is one of the biggest issues in Putney, Southfields and Roehampton, where the average rent for a two- bedroom flat is £3,900 a month. That is nearly £47,000…23 Oct 2023HANSARD Renters (Reform) BillWe absolutely do. I very much welcome that intervention. We all have so many stories and know so many families for whom the Bill and ending section 21 evictions would make an…23 Oct 2023HANSARDGaza: Al-Ahli Arab Hospital ExplosionWhen I visited Israel and Palestine three weeks ago with a group of MPs, we met aid workers and health workers who say their last goodbyes to their families every morning because…18 Oct 2023HANSARDWater, Sanitation and Hygiene: Sustainable DevelopmentIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship in this very important debate, Mrs Latham. I congratulate the hon. Member for Hendon (Dr Offord), my co-chair in the all-party…17 Oct 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. Some 54 months ago, the Government promised the Renters (Reform) Bill. Since then, 10,000 Londoners have been threatened with eviction and renting is simply too insecure. We…16 Oct 2023HANSARDRailway Ticket OfficesStaff cuts are also proposed at Barnes, Earlsfield, Putney and Wandsworth Town stations, which serve my constituents. Does the hon. Member agree with me and my constituents, who…13 Sept 2023HANSARD UkraineTwo organisations in Putney have raised a lot of money and contributions of medical aid for Ukraine. They have, with volunteers, taken ambulances out to Ukraine. That is a big…11 Sept 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Ministerial Appointment Functions) Regulations 2023It is an honour to serve under your chairship, Mr Robertson. I thank the Minister, the hon. Member for Bishop Auckland (Dehenna Davison), for standing in today and for her…11 Sept 2023HANSARDHMPPS UpdateAlong with other residents in south-west London, my constituents are concerned about this incident. I welcome the actions of the police, and I am sure the man will be swiftly…07 Sept 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ4. Every year, billions of wet wipes go out into our rivers and oceans, and clog up our sewers. I have been campaigning for years to ban plastic in wet wipes. The Government have…06 Sept 2023HANSARDPublic FinancesEarly years services are vital for children to reach their potential, but they are underfunded and at risk in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK without…06 Sept 2023HANSARD Ahmadi Muslims: PakistanWill the list include something about visas for hate preachers coming to the UK? Will that issue be looked into?06 Sept 2023