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HANSARDJury TrialsThe right hon. Gentleman pre-empts what I will go on to say in my speech. We are yet to see an impact assessment. That was spoken about by the shadow Justice Secretary, the right…07 Jan 2026HANSARDJury TrialsI do not disagree with the hon. Lady when she points out that it has to be a full package of support, but that is not what we are debating today. I am laying out all the things…07 Jan 2026HANSARDJury TrialsThat is an excellent point. The Government have rightly returned the number of days to 2016 levels, but with a rising backlog they need to go further and increase capacity. As…07 Jan 2026HANSARDJury TrialsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. We in the Liberal Democrats have sympathy for the scale of the task that this Labour Government have inherited, and we are glad that they…07 Jan 2026HANSARDJury TrialsI am glad that the Minister has heard the opposition from right hon. and hon. Members from across the House. I have great news for her—she is going to hear it again. An opinion…07 Jan 2026HANSARDJury TrialsMy hon. Friend makes an excellent point, and I will come later in my contribution to the inefficiencies within the system.07 Jan 2026HANSARDHMP Leyhill: Offender AbscondmentsThe news that offenders absconded from HMP Leyhill on new year’s day is yet another example of the glaring incompetence of the MOJ when it comes to maintaining control of the…05 Jan 2026HANSARDLegal AidMy question follows on from that of the Chair of the Select Committee. In 2024, 39% of family court proceedings involved neither party being legally represented; in cases of…16 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsAndrew Turner has been fighting on behalf of parents of disabled children across the country who cannot access their children’s trust fund when their child turns 18, even though…16 Dec 2025HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillThe right hon. Member is making an impassioned speech that certainly represents the feeling of farmers in my rural constituency. Does he agree that farmers are also up in arms at…16 Dec 2025HANSARDPlanning ReformThe Minister referred in his statement to the housing crisis we face, yet there are an estimated 1.4 million homes with planning permissions that are yet to be built. We know that…16 Dec 2025HANSARDNHS: Winter PreparednessMy constituent Fred is eligible for a flu vaccination, but has had his appointment cancelled three times due to a lack of vaccines in the local area. Pharmacies and GPs are asked…15 Dec 2025HANSARDVeterans13. What steps he is taking to ensure that veterans receive adequate support after leaving the armed forces.15 Dec 2025HANSARDVeteransMy constituent Liz was thrown out of the military for being gay and has since received redress for this injustice via the LGBT financial recognition scheme. Liz told me that she…15 Dec 2025HANSARD Water ScarcityI thank my hon. Friend for making a valid point. I am sure that for that reason, she agrees that the best way to address our failing water system is to make water companies into…09 Dec 2025HANSARD Water ScarcityIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stuart, as much as it was 15 minutes ago. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Horsham for securing this important debate.…09 Dec 2025HANSARD Water ScarcityIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stuart. I am very aware that the Division bell might ring at any moment to signal that we have to go to the main Chamber for…09 Dec 2025HANSARD Water ScarcityWill the hon. Member join me in asking the Minister to share her thoughts on the Southern Water boss having an incredible pay rise to get round the fact that bonuses for chief…09 Dec 2025HANSARD Water ScarcityMy hon. Friend raises an important point about the infrastructure necessary at waste water treatment works. In Bosham in my constituency, a new development is coming online, which…09 Dec 2025HANSARD Creative EducationWill the Minister give way?09 Dec 2025