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79 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDMaritime and Coastguard AgencyI am very grateful to hear that the Minister has engaged with coastguard rescue officers in Southampton, which is typical of his diligent manner and his approach to difficult…08 Jul 2026HANSARDRearmament and Warfighting ReadinessOn that point, will the hon. Member give way?08 Jul 2026HANSARDRearmament and Warfighting ReadinessOn that point, will the hon. Member give way?08 Jul 2026HANSARDDefence Investment PlanThe investment plan lays out that this country will spend £63 billion on our nuclear deterrent over the next few years, but that is not just to keep the UK safe; we offer that as…30 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillWhich would you do?22 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillThe hon. Member mentions bomb disposal. He may not know that we have seen two significant bomb disposal events in Plymouth in the last couple of years. Does he agree that Armed…22 Jun 2026HANSARD Youth Mental Health SupportDoes my hon. Friend share the concern I have from conversations in Plymouth about the deep harm caused to mental health by some social media? Is she aware that the Academy of…03 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillLike my hon. Friend and constituency neighbour, I have many serving folks in my patch. We have a particular issue in Plymouth related to South West Water, which I know she also…02 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Recruitment and RetentionIn all the years that I served as a regular in the military, the continuous attitude survey showed that morale was dropping year on year. Since Labour has come into government,…01 Jun 2026HANSARDGrowing up in the Online World: ConsultationI speak to parents in Plymouth on this topic regularly. Ninety-two per cent of parents are concerned about the impact of social media, but many just do not have time to take part…20 May 2026HANSARDDefence ReadinessMy hon. Friend speaks passionately about Estonia. Britain has troops deployed in Estonia providing a tripwire, as he well knows, having no doubt spent some time with them…20 May 2026HANSARDGrowing up in the Online World: Consultation4. What steps her Department has taken to help ensure that parents and children are able to engage with the consultation entitled “Growing up in the online world: a national…20 May 2026HANSARDNational SecurityI join colleagues across the House in strongly condemning the ongoing campaign of attacks and intimidation against our British communities, and I thank the Minister for his…14 May 2026HANSARD Supreme Court Dillon JudgmentIn Plymouth I represent very many veterans, lots of whom served in Northern Ireland, and I reflect on the fact that the state asked our people to do incredibly difficult things,…14 May 2026HANSARD Children’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI congratulate and thank the Minister for her brilliant leadership throughout the passage of the Bill. It is fantastic to see this Labour Government delivering for children. In…27 Apr 2026HANSARD Children’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI politely disagree about dithering and delay. The Government are getting on as quickly as possible. The consultation was launched rapidly and is taking place right now, and the…27 Apr 2026HANSARD DefenceThe hon. Member mentions quite rightly the brave men who served in Operation Banner. Does he agree that women also served in that operation?24 Mar 2026HANSARD DefenceThe hon. Member celebrates the Labour Government’s decision to create Team Plymouth. She celebrates the Labour Government’s decision to designate Plymouth the National Centre for…24 Mar 2026HANSARDFinancial Abuse10. What steps she is taking to help tackle financial abuse.23 Mar 2026HANSARDFinancial AbuseAbusive ex-partners often continue their abuse by withholding funds from children and former partners, deliberately causing financial hardship. That has a huge impact on…23 Mar 2026