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HANSARD Transport in the South-EastMy constituents have got in touch about a significant fare increase that they are experiencing with Southern Railway. The Leatherhead to London Victoria single fare at 8.51 am has…03 Feb 2026HANSARDIndefinite Leave to RemainOne of my constituents is incredibly distressed: they are a dependant of a local business owner and they contacted me about the European Community association agreement route.…02 Feb 2026HANSARD Firearms Licence Holders: Mandatory Medical MarkersI absolutely agree with the hon. Member. This is about safeguarding the public. There are many other examples of doctors having similar abilities to use this information.28 Jan 2026HANSARD Firearms Licence Holders: Mandatory Medical MarkersI am disappointed that the Minister will not be considering making use of the medical marker mandatory. I hope that he will go away and reconsider, particularly because, as many…28 Jan 2026HANSARD Firearms Licence Holders: Mandatory Medical MarkersIt is interesting to hear that there is another system in Northern Ireland, and indeed, I urge the Minister to look at that and see whether it could be applicable here.28 Jan 2026HANSARD Firearms Licence Holders: Mandatory Medical MarkersI beg to move, That this House has considered the potential merits of mandatory medical markers for firearm licence holders. It is a pleasure to speak under your chairship, Ms…28 Jan 2026HANSARD Defence Industry: Environmental, Social and Governance RequirementsIt is an absolute pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms McVey. I thank the hon. Member for Windsor (Jack Rankin) for securing this important debate. Private investment is the…28 Jan 2026HANSARD Firearms Licence Holders: Mandatory Medical MarkersI absolutely agree, and I will be coming on to that further in my speech. Let me be clear that this debate is in no way about firearm ownership—the Government are consulting on…28 Jan 2026HANSARD Firearms Licence Holders: Mandatory Medical MarkersI am listening intently to the Minister, but if he is saying that the number of people who have been referred to their GP with potential conditions and the number of markers are…28 Jan 2026HANSARD Firearms Licence Holders: Mandatory Medical Markersrose —28 Jan 2026HANSARD Medical Training (Prioritisation) BillLast year, research by the Royal College of Radiologists found that 76% of English cancer centres had patient safety concerns due to workforce shortages. While we welcome the…27 Jan 2026HANSARD Women’s Safety: Walking, Wheeling, Cycling and RunningAs the hon. Member rightly alluded to, catcalling, being followed or being shouted at by passing cars is a frequent experience for many women who go out running. In my…27 Jan 2026HANSARDMedical Training (Prioritisation) Billrose —27 Jan 2026HANSARD Armed Forces BillAs it stands, if someone transitions from the regular forces and goes into the reserves, they have to have a separate medical test, even if they are already serving. Does the hon.…26 Jan 2026HANSARD Armed Forces BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that the Bill requires the provision of further clarification and detail in regard to service justice? If an offence is committed overseas on a base or…26 Jan 2026HANSARDKey Stage 1 CurriculumMany constituents have contacted me about this important debate, and as a mum of three children, I have seen for myself just how important play is and how much it has helped them…26 Jan 2026HANSARD Armed Forces BillOn that point, will the Secretary of State give way?26 Jan 2026HANSARD Armed Forces BillI commend the progress made in the Bill on violence against women and girls. Is the Secretary of State aware that there may be a gap in relation to Royal Navy ships? Commanding…26 Jan 2026HANSARDDomestic Abuse-related Deaths: NHS PreventionIt is a privilege to serve under your chairship, Sir John. I thank the hon. Member for Stroud (Dr Opher) for securing this vital debate. In November 2025, Surrey police recorded…20 Jan 2026HANSARD ADHD DiagnosisThe hon. Gentleman is making a powerful speech that has affected us all. In November 2025, NHS Surrey Heartlands integrated care board in my constituency paused assessments on the…20 Jan 2026