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HANSARDBudget ResolutionsDoes my hon. Friend agree that one of the things this Labour Government could do is to bring forward a dedicated rural strategy, which would address many of the issues he is…02 Dec 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ11. Last week, Roman Osborne—a 10-year-old from my constituency—hand-delivered a letter to 10 Downing Street to tell the Prime Minister about an accident he had in February…26 Nov 2025HANSARD Parkinson’s DiseaseDoes my hon. Friend agree that, while tackling Parkinson’s and highlighting the issue today is critical, we also have to make sure that we look at Parkinson’s with dementia and…17 Nov 2025HANSARDMobile Phone Signal: Rural Communities12. What steps she is taking to improve mobile coverage in rural areas.12 Nov 2025HANSARDMobile Phone Signal: Rural CommunitiesIn Suffolk Coastal, about three quarters of households have indoor service for voice calls, compared with the national average of over 90%. Across Woodbridge, Bawdsey and the…12 Nov 2025HANSARD Road Safety (Schools)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about road safety measures near schools; and for connected purposes. Every parent knows that heart-stopping…12 Nov 2025HANSARDEngagementsIn the past 15 years, there have been 170 cases of matricide. In 2022, more women were killed by their sons than by strangers. Child-to-parent abuse is often linked to complex…05 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseOn 18 October, the post office in Leiston shut its counter for the final time. Will the Leader of the House do two things: will he join me in urging the Post Office to urgently…30 Oct 2025HANSARDTourism: Major Energy Infrastructure Projects5. What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential merits of providing additional funding to support tourism in areas affected by major energy infrastructure…16 Oct 2025HANSARDTourism: Major Energy Infrastructure ProjectsSuffolk Coastal is proud to be the tourism capital of Suffolk, but we also wear the badge of hosting possibly the highest number of nationally significant infrastructure projects…16 Oct 2025HANSARDRoad Safety Near Primary Schools in Suffolk CoastalI rise to present a petition about road safety around primary schools in Suffolk Coastal. There is growing concern about speeding and dangerous driving that puts children, parents…16 Sept 2025HANSARD Significant Energy Infrastructure Projects: Suffolk CoastI thank the hon. Member for his contribution, and I look forward to the Minister’s remarks. As I said, the multiple NSIPs in Suffolk Coastal are within just a 10-mile radius. They…16 Sept 2025HANSARD Significant Energy Infrastructure Projects: Suffolk CoastWill the Minister meet me to talk about what more co-ordination can happen now through the projects that are live, in the way that I set out in my speech?16 Sept 2025HANSARD Significant Energy Infrastructure Projects: Suffolk CoastI beg to move, That this House has considered the coordination of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects for energy on the Suffolk coast. Suffolk Coastal is central to the…16 Sept 2025HANSARD Significant Energy Infrastructure Projects: Suffolk CoastI know that my hon. Friend has been passionate about this since his arrival in this place last year. I look forward to the Minister’s response to that point, but yes, I do agree;…16 Sept 2025HANSARDUkrainian Nationals: Visa Applications5. What steps her Department is taking to support Ukrainian nationals with their visa applications.15 Sept 2025HANSARDUkrainian Nationals: Visa ApplicationsI start by congratulating the Minister and welcoming him to his place. My constituent Lesley has been hosting and supporting a Ukrainian refugee, Ella, who, after months of delay…15 Sept 2025HANSARDChildren with SEND: Assessments and SupportMy hon. Friend is making an incredibly compelling case on behalf of her constituents. Does she agree that families have to fight so incredibly hard for an EHCP, and face so many…15 Sept 2025HANSARDUkraine: Military Support11. What recent discussions he has had with allies on military support for Ukraine.08 Sept 2025HANSARDUkraine: Military SupportOver the weekend, a drone attack was launched targeting a number of regions, including Kyiv and Odesa, which I had the privilege of visiting earlier this year. It is reported to…08 Sept 2025