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HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn Suffolk Coastal, the housing crisis is no less severe than in other rural areas across the country, and my constituents are keen that future development builds in for nature.…14 Jul 2025HANSARDEducational Attainment of BoysI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Bishop Auckland (Sam Rushworth) not just for securing this debate, but for his excellent speech at the outset. It was so good that he…10 Jul 2025HANSARD Energy PlanningI thank the Chair of the Select Committee for his incredibly thorough and interesting report, which I look forward to reading. Will he comment on an amendment that I tabled to the…10 Jul 2025HANSARD Giving Every Child the Best Start in LifeThey say that it takes a village to raise a child, but it takes a Labour Government to give every child the best start in life. I warmly thank the Secretary of State for her…07 Jul 2025HANSARDWelfare ReformI thank the Secretary of State for listening to the concerns of Back Benchers and for making some real and meaningful improvements based on the concerns that we have been raising…30 Jun 2025HANSARD Businesses in Rural AreasIt is a privilege to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Western. I start by thanking the hon. Member for North Norfolk (Steff Aquarone) for bringing forward this important debate.…18 Jun 2025HANSARDSEND Support: Children without an EHCPI thank the Secretary of State for her comments about the need to address the topic of SEND with great sensitivity, as we risk stigmatising entire families and generations who are…16 Jun 2025HANSARDSEND FundingPerhaps the hon. Member will agree with what I am about to say, which is that, yes, funding is part of the issue, but we need to look at the entire system to solve it at the scale…12 Jun 2025HANSARDSEND FundingI thank the right hon. Member for Beverley and Holderness (Graham Stuart) for bringing this important issue to the Chamber for a full and thorough discussion. I want to highlight…12 Jun 2025HANSARDSEND FundingI could not agree more with the right hon. Gentleman, which is why I and so many Members are passionate about this issue. Those who cannot articulate or fight for themselves need…12 Jun 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillI welcome the hon. Member’s contribution, as she is speaking to my new clause 61. This is a huge issue in Suffolk Coastal, where we have National Grid and ScottishPower Renewables…09 Jun 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillI wonder whether my hon. Friend agrees that new clause 56 in my name would also enhance biodiversity. Simple acts such as providing bird boxes and swift bricks can enhance the…09 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. I welcome the recent investment of £117 million in Rock barracks in my constituency, which will deliver new living accommodation, technical facilities and a much-needed…19 May 2025HANSARDNHS and Care Volunteer Responders ServiceIt is no exaggeration to say that during the pandemic, thousands of constituents were helping out in volunteering roles with the NHS and across their community in Suffolk Coastal.…19 May 2025HANSARDVictory in Europe Day12. What steps his Department has taken to commemorate Victory in Europe Day.13 May 2025HANSARDVictory in Europe DayVictory in Europe celebrations in Suffolk Coastal last week were a poignant reminder of the need to continue to press for peace today both in Ukraine and in securing an end to the…13 May 2025HANSARD UK-US Trade and TariffsI welcome the Secretary of State’s statement. The port of Felixstowe is the UK’s busiest container shipping port. Though we import more than we export, we are also the…03 Apr 2025HANSARDPromoting Coastal Britain7. What steps she is taking to promote coastal Britain to overseas visitors.03 Apr 2025HANSARDPromoting Coastal BritainThe tourism industry in East Suffolk is worth an estimated £693 million and accounts for over 15% of jobs locally, but we have suffered post pandemic. Estimates suggest that we…03 Apr 2025HANSARDPublic Sector Reform6. What discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on best practice for public sector reform.02 Apr 2025