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HANSARD Evacuation Chairs: Schools and CollegesYes, absolutely. I will come on to some of the legislation later, but the hon. Member highlights a really important issue and I know that he is a big supporter in this space, so I…01 Dec 2025HANSARD Evacuation Chairs: Schools and CollegesI thank all Members who have taken part in this debate. In particular, I thank the Minister for her commitment to meet Lucas so that she can hear more about his story, and to take…01 Dec 2025HANSARD Evacuation Chairs: Schools and CollegesI agree with the hon. Member—he must have read what is coming up in my speech. He is absolutely right, and I will come to that point. Under the Equality Act 2010, schools have…01 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. It is great news that we are starting to see NHS dentists return to Burton upon Trent, but my constituents in Uttoxeter are still without an NHS dentist for adults. For a…25 Nov 2025HANSARDTransport System: Economic Growth14. What steps she is taking to help ensure that the transport system supports economic growth.20 Nov 2025HANSARDTransport System: Economic GrowthFragmented bus services, trains that refuse to show up before 3 pm on a Sunday in Uttoxeter and Tutbury and an east-west road network that needs upgrading—all those things are…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Russian Ship YantarI thank the Minister for his statement and join him in thanking the Royal Navy and RAF personnel, and the civilian staff, who have been involved. There is a possibility that…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Ukraine: Forcible Removal of ChildrenAll of us want to see peace in Ukraine, but it must be on the terms of the Ukrainian people—terms that they are fully behind. Russia cannot gain, or be seen to gain, from its…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I warmly welcome the Government’s commitment to the reform of business rates to boost our high streets? In Uttoxeter, one street faces much higher rates than other parts of…20 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. In Staffordshire, there are proposals to limit the hours of police community support officers in the evening. I welcome the named police officers returning to my constituency,…17 Nov 2025HANSARDAsylum PolicyThe Home Secretary has outlined common-sense measures to ensure that the British public are no longer asked to fund or accommodate foreign national offenders. At the same time,…17 Nov 2025HANSARDBudget: Press BriefingsThe Chief Secretary will be aware of the vital role that beer and pubs play in my constituency, the beer capital of Britain. As the Chancellor finalises the Budget, will she…17 Nov 2025HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. The Leader of the Opposition recently visited my constituency for her tool theft campaign, but I do not think that she has been informed…12 Nov 2025HANSARD Points of Orderindicated assent.12 Nov 2025HANSARD Drug-related DeathsI am proud to be a patron of Burton addiction centre, a residential rehab centre in my constituency. It is calling for a 2% target across the nation. Does my hon. Friend agree…05 Nov 2025HANSARDCurriculum and Assessment ReviewAt a recent Burton and District chamber of commerce meeting that I hosted, businesses raised the importance of financial education for young people about mortgages, savings and…05 Nov 2025HANSARDGaza Peace Plan2. What steps her Department is taking to support the Gaza peace plan.28 Oct 2025HANSARDGaza Peace PlanWe are grateful to the United States for its co-ordination. This must not be a temporary peace that fades away. As the Foreign Secretary says, the ceasefire remains fragile, with…28 Oct 2025HANSARD Statutory Maternity and Paternity PayYes; the hon. Lady highlights a stark inequality that the Government need to address. Behind every statistic is a story. The recent campaign by Pregnant Then Screwed gathered…27 Oct 2025HANSARD Statutory Maternity and Paternity PayI agree, and I pay tribute to my hon. Friend, who is a long-time campaigner on these issues. I know that that is something that the Government have heard him say and will continue…27 Oct 2025