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HANSARDOffice for Budget Responsibility ForecastsIt is really concerning that these leaks have happened before. I understand that the investigation is still under way, but could the OBR tell who was trying to access this…01 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI recently presented a petition to restore Falmouth’s pool, which we lost three years ago. It got 5,754 wet signatures—over a quarter of the population of the town. We have a very…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Critical Minerals StrategyI am so pleased that the riches beneath our feet in Cornwall will finally be taken out and used in a sustainable way that benefits the people of Cornwall. I am so pleased to see…24 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsCornwall has been campaigning for fair funding for years under successive Tory and Liberal Democrat Governments. We are so pleased with the fair funding formula 2.0. There have…24 Nov 2025HANSARDMaritime Sector: DecarbonisationThe port of Falmouth has benefited from Government money for plug-in power, but it has been held back by the grid. The port is also trying to redevelop and expand, so that it can…20 Nov 2025HANSARDMyalgic EncephalomyelitisI want to quickly mention one of those 25% of people with ME who are severely affected: my constituent Alice. She cannot leave her room, and is scared to call for treatment in…19 Nov 2025HANSARD Warm Homes PlanI agree that rural households such as those in my part of Cornwall desperately need the warm homes plan. Does the hon. Member agree that other sources of energy provision—for…18 Nov 2025HANSARDSupport for Dyslexic PupilsMy son is dyslexic, and the statistic that shocked me is that 80% of people with dyslexia leave school without it being diagnosed, and that is the concern—that people will go…11 Nov 2025HANSARDSwimming pool facilities in FalmouthI rise to present this petition about Falmouth’s need for a swimming pool, since our pool was shut in 2022. The petitioners “therefore request that the House of Commons urge the…05 Nov 2025HANSARD“Soldier F” Trial VerdictI welcome the Secretary of State’s remarks about the professionalism, bravery and sacrifice of our armed forces, and the role that they played in Northern Ireland and across the…03 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseWe have fantastic further education providers in Cornwall, and I welcome the Government’s recent announcement. However, one of our challenges is the cost and availability of…30 Oct 2025HANSARDInternational Baccalaureate: Funding in State SchoolsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Roger. Truro and Penwith College in my constituency is a very successful tertiary college. It is fully ready to take up the…29 Oct 2025HANSARD UK-Türkiye Typhoon Export DealThis deal will support 20,000 jobs and make sure we have the skills we need for future combat air programmes. Defence supports 37,000 jobs across the south-west. What steps are…29 Oct 2025HANSARD Fishing and Coastal Growth FundI welcome this fund. The Cornish fishing fleet, which has suffered, has put together a joined-up proposal for our part of the fund, so I would be grateful if the Minister could…23 Oct 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ3. The number of households in Cornwall in temporary accommodation has increased by 265% in five years, so I am delighted that this Labour Government are investing £39 billion in…22 Oct 2025HANSARD Co-operative Sector: Government SupportWill my hon. Friend give way?21 Oct 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy constituents’ baby, Bran Tunnicliffe, sadly died last year. His parents shared their experience with me, and described the wait for a coroner’s report as a lottery that depends…21 Oct 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsMainstream schools in my constituency are taking steps to provide their own inclusive, in-house SEND provision. Penair secondary school has been creating a forest school on its…20 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituency is lucky to have good school libraries such as the one at King Charles school, run by talented librarians like Emma Seager, who can get anyone reading. They also…16 Oct 2025HANSARDAmbassador to the United StatesWill the right hon. Member give way?16 Sept 2025