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HANSARDMental Health ServicesThurrock community hospital does fantastic work on integrated care, particularly on integrated mental health care. On a visit, representatives said that what makes the hospital…11 Feb 2025HANSARDTerms and Conditions of EmploymentI commend the Minister for bringing the statutory instruments before the House. They introduce much-needed and long-overdue support for new families, which I am sure will be…11 Feb 2025HANSARD Bereaved Parents: Birth CertificatesI want to add my congratulations to the hon. Member for South Devon (Caroline Voaden) on securing this incredibly important debate. The Minister has spoken well on the process…04 Feb 2025HANSARDEnglish Devolution Bill: Local Public Services18. If she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the English devolution Bill on local public services.20 Jan 2025HANSARDEnglish Devolution Bill: Local Public ServicesThe catastrophic impact of the level of debt left behind by the previous Conservative council is being felt all over Thurrock. Our services have been cut to the absolute quick,…20 Jan 2025HANSARD Local Government ReorganisationThe historical bankruptcy in Thurrock, from which my constituents are still suffering, is symptomatic of a system of local government that is letting people down badly. Devolution…15 Jan 2025HANSARDRoad Maintenance15. What assessment she has made of the adequacy of the condition of local roads.09 Jan 2025HANSARDRoad MaintenancePotholes plague the streets of Thurrock and are a daily reminder of 14 years of Conservative neglect. Stifford Clays, where my own tentative attempts to learn to drive took place,…09 Jan 2025HANSARD Violence against Women and GirlsI begin by paying tribute to the hon. Member for Lagan Valley (Sorcha Eastwood). Her speech was incredibly courageous and brave. In recent days, like most women Members of this…09 Jan 2025HANSARD PlaygroundsI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Bournemouth East (Tom Hayes) on securing this debate. Playgrounds are a vital part of local community infrastructure, and free access…08 Jan 2025HANSARDHealth and Adult Social Care ReformJust before Christmas, one of my constituents visited my surgery and gave me pause to reflect on the massive, often lifelong impact on loved ones who have someone in the social…06 Jan 2025HANSARD Winter PreparednessLast week, I visited Basildon hospital, which is relied on by my constituents and people across Essex. Staff in the emergency department told me that they were operating under…18 Dec 2024HANSARDDisability History MonthI thank the hon. Members who have taken part in the debate. I also thank my hon. Friend the Member for Battersea (Marsha De Cordova) who was instrumental in securing the debate,…12 Dec 2024HANSARDDisability History MonthI beg to move, That this House has considered Disability History Month. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Mark, and I am grateful to the members of the Backbench…12 Dec 2024HANSARDSkills Training15. What steps she is taking to reform skills training.09 Dec 2024HANSARDPlanning Committees: ReformUnlike other colleagues, I have never been on a planning committee. However, I know the effects of the current system and its failings. I know that only 19% of major decisions are…09 Dec 2024HANSARDSkills TrainingThis morning I had the pleasure of visiting South Essex college in my constituency, which offers a significant variety of post-16 skills-based courses, from theatre and music…09 Dec 2024HANSARD Home-to-School Transport: Children with SENDI thank Members from across the House for their contributions this afternoon, particularly those from rural areas who highlighted the additional complexities of home-to-school…03 Dec 2024HANSARD Home-to-School Transport: Children with SENDI beg to move, That this House has considered the statutory framework for home-to-school transport for children with SEND. It is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship,…03 Dec 2024HANSARDManagement of Public Finances14. What steps she is taking to help ensure the sound management of public finances.03 Dec 2024