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HANSARD SEND Education SupportI thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention. The example of Jacob, a small boy aged just four, shows that interventions need to happen in the early years—right from the very…25 Feb 2025HANSARD SEND Education SupportI thank my hon. Friend for his intervention. I believe it should be part of a wider conversation that includes today’s debate, and I hope the Minister will respond to it. I…25 Feb 2025HANSARD SEND Education SupportI thank my hon. Friend for her timely intervention. I am about to give a similar example from my area. In Suffolk, the county council has failed to deliver 60% of outstanding care…25 Feb 2025HANSARD SEND Education SupportI agree, and I will talk about those points later in my speech. Secondly, I will highlight the severe challenges for SEND that are faced in rural areas, such as my constituency of…25 Feb 2025HANSARD SEND Education SupportI beg to move, That this House has considered SEND education support. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. I am grateful for having secured this important…25 Feb 2025HANSARDRoad Safety: Young DriversIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Desmond. I start by warmly congratulating my good and hon. Friend the Member for Shrewsbury (Julia Buckley) on securing this…28 Jan 2025HANSARDRoad Safety: Young DriversWith the hon. Gentleman give way?28 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsWill the Minister meet me to discuss the SEND crisis in Suffolk Coastal? I have had over 100 families reach out to me since the general election to talk about their urgent needs…27 Jan 2025HANSARDListed Places of Worship SchemeI hope the clarity that we will receive shortly will provide reassurance to the hon. Member. I would like to draw attention to two more churches in my constituency. St Edmund’s…22 Jan 2025HANSARDListed Places of Worship SchemeIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Western. I congratulate the hon. Member for Bromsgrove (Bradley Thomas) on securing this important and timely debate.…22 Jan 2025HANSARDRural CrimeIn my constituency, fly-tipping on farms and private land and the targeted theft of heating oil are causing profound problems for families and businesses alike. Will the Minister…13 Jan 2025HANSARDRural Crime14. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle rural crime.13 Jan 2025HANSARDChristmas AdjournmentThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for the opportunity to participate in today’s debate. As we approach the festive season, I extend my warmest wishes to everyone in the House—to…19 Dec 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI recently met the Alde and Ore Estuary Trust, which has long been campaigning and fundraising to refurbish and secure flood defences on the Alde and Ore estuary. Will the…19 Dec 2024HANSARD LGBT Veterans: Etherton ReviewI welcome Lord Etherton’s review and thank all the organisations and campaign groups that contributed to it, including Fighting With Pride. As my hon. Friend the Member for…12 Dec 2024HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillI start by welcoming this Bill, which will create the first smokefree generation. Children turning 15 this year will never legally be able to be sold tobacco. As we look to reform…26 Nov 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThis week, shipping company Maersk announced that it will divert operations away from Felixstowe in my constituency and towards London Gateway. That comes after years of…21 Nov 2024HANSARDNational Grid: Energy MixI was delighted by Ofgem’s announcement this morning that it now recommends that the proposed Nautilus interconnector should be located at the Isle of Grain, not on the Suffolk…12 Nov 2024HANSARDBlack History MonthIt is an honour to deliver my maiden speech in this debate. May I start by congratulating my hon. Friend the Member for Burton and Uttoxeter (Jacob Collier), or Burton and Utch,…24 Oct 2024HANSARDAdult Social CareAdult social care is under extreme pressure. One in four hospital beds are occupied by patients with dementia. Will the Minister commit himself to the delivery of a dementia…15 Oct 2024