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HANSARDApprenticeships4. What steps he is taking to help increase the number of apprenticeships available to young people.27 Apr 2026HANSARDApprenticeshipsI very much welcome the work being done to prioritise and expand apprenticeships, but all too often their image is dated and the modern situation is not fully understood. While my…27 Apr 2026HANSARDChild Poverty5. What steps the Church of England is taking to help tackle child poverty.16 Apr 2026HANSARDChild PovertyChild poverty is a major concern in my east London constituency, and faith and community organisations play an incredibly important part in providing support. While my…16 Apr 2026HANSARDMeningitis OutbreakI join other hon. Members in sending my condolences to the families of the students who have died. As my right hon. Friend will be aware, I was once upon a time the National Union…17 Mar 2026HANSARDTrade with Europe14. What steps he is taking to increase trade ties with Europe.12 Mar 2026HANSARDTrade with EuropeI put on record my role as chair of the all-party parliamentary group for Bulgaria. The APPG recently visited Sofia, where we met businesses that are keen to build their trade…12 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThis weekend marks the 50th anniversary of the West Ham station attack, in which an IRA bomb exploded on a tube train, injuring nine people. Post Office engineer Peter Chalk was…12 Mar 2026HANSARDYouth Activities: Urban Communities4. What steps her Department is taking to support youth activities in urban communities.26 Feb 2026HANSARDYouth Activities: Urban CommunitiesBased in North Woolwich in my constituency is Fight for Peace, a boxing and martial arts facility that also delivers employment and education skills for young people, helping to…26 Feb 2026HANSARDWater Infrastructure: Inspections13. What steps she is taking to improve the inspection of water infrastructure.05 Feb 2026HANSARDWater Infrastructure: InspectionsMy constituents are plagued with endless disruption and roadworks from Thames Water, which is leading to disruption for motorists, delays in public transport and, in some cases,…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseRokeby school in Canning Town has just received national recognition from the Department for Education for its exceptional achievements among disadvantaged pupils. This is an…05 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. The London Design and Engineering university technical college in the Royal Docks has just received an “outstanding” Ofsted report, including a commendation for the way it…04 Feb 2026HANSARD Fish and Chip SectorWill the hon. Member give way?03 Feb 2026HANSARD Fish and Chip SectorI recently had a conversation with a chip shop in my constituency. One of the issues it raised was getting younger people interested in going into the business because there are…03 Feb 2026HANSARDCommonhold and Leasehold ReformI declare that I am a leaseholder. Correspondence from leaseholders in my constituency, which makes up a lot of my inbox, mentions poor service, rising charges and homes that they…27 Jan 2026HANSARDWater White PaperMy constituents are not receiving the service they deserve. Many are facing real issues over water pressure, which is intermittent, unreliable and on some days non-existent. This…21 Jan 2026HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Second sitting)On a point of order, Mr Dowd. Before we hear from this panel, I need to declare an interest. From 2014 to 2015 I worked for Hacked Off, alongside one of the witnesses.27 Nov 2025HANSARDOccupied Palestinian Territories: Support for Christians6. What support the Church of England is providing to Christians in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.27 Nov 2025