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HANSARD Mountain RescueMy hon. Friend will know that down in leafy Oxfordshire, we have far fewer mountains in our proximity than she does, but we do have rolling countryside and hazardous waterways.…22 Apr 2026HANSARD Mountain RescueI thank the hon. Gentleman for outlining those additional benefits, which would definitely be useful for mountain rescue teams. Does he agree they should also be extended to…22 Apr 2026HANSARDEating DisordersYoung girls are particularly vulnerable to eating disorders, which are a parent’s worst nightmare. We are seeing social media companies push content on to young girls that…14 Apr 2026HANSARDEngagementsThames Water is lurching from crisis to crisis. Last year, it was let off record fines for pumping sewage into rivers by Ofwat. Ofwat is allowed to do that, under rules laid out…25 Mar 2026HANSARDForeign Financial Influence and Interference: UK PoliticsI welcome the Secretary of State’s reference to the rights of British overseas electors and the cap on donations as a proportionate response, yet their right to cast their vote is…25 Mar 2026HANSARDYouth Unemployment: Autumn Budget 202511. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the autumn Budget 2025 on levels of youth unemployment.10 Mar 2026HANSARDYouth Unemployment: Autumn Budget 2025I first entered the job market in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, and it was a difficult time for young people, yet today they face even more difficult and uncertain times.…10 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT10. The £100,000 tax trap means that some residents, if they have a student loan, are paying 71% marginal rates. That is one of the reasons why salary sacrifice is so popular—but…10 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillThe Government already had an opportunity to raise the age of digital consent from 13 to 16 with the amendments put forward to the Data (Use and Access) Bill by the Liberal…09 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillWill the hon. Lady give way?09 Mar 2026HANSARDCyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Seventh sitting)The thresholds have been set out in the new clause. Australia already provides support for small businesses during and after attacks. The clause would simply bring the UK up to…24 Feb 2026HANSARDCyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Seventh sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.24 Feb 2026HANSARDCyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Seventh sitting)New clause 18 would place a duty on the Government to review within 12 months whether our over-30-year-old Computer Misuse Act is holding back the very cyber-resilience that the…24 Feb 2026HANSARDCyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Seventh sitting)I am grateful to the Minister for his reassurances on the ongoing review of the Computer Misuse Act. On that basis, I would like to say that I will withdraw the new clause.24 Feb 2026HANSARDMenopause Diagnosis: LondonHormone replacement therapy is a godsend for many women experiencing menopause, but there is a dire shortage of HRT implants. These are unlicensed medicines, but they are…24 Feb 2026HANSARDAndrew Mountbatten-WindsorI recognise the work that the hon. Lady has done on titles and holding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to account. She makes a good point about making sure that we do not have a court…24 Feb 2026HANSARDAndrew Mountbatten-WindsorThe hon. Gentleman is speaking to the fact that the title of prince has protected Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from greater scrutiny and inspection of his activities. What should we…24 Feb 2026HANSARDCyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Seventh sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw the clause. Clause, by leave, withdrawn. Bill, as amended, to be reported.24 Feb 2026HANSARDOnline Harm: Child ProtectionWhen I was growing up, social media was genuinely social—we would spend our time on it speaking to our peers and classmates. I remember MSN Messenger and Facebook when it first…24 Feb 2026HANSARDOnline Harm: Child ProtectionWhat the hon. Member has just said suggests that she might actually support the Liberal Democrat policy of age-rating social media platforms. That might lead to a new ecosystem of…24 Feb 2026