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150 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARD Police ReformI associate myself with the Minister’s comments on recognising the commitment of PCCs across the country. Despite being from different parties, the Dorset PCC David Sidwick and I…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Public Office (Accountability) BillI would like to start by paying tribute to the many hon. Members and campaigners who have never stopped fighting for truth and accountability. We have heard many powerful…03 Nov 2025HANSARD Asylum Seekers: MOD HousingThe Conservatives left our asylum system in an absolute mess, and now they claim to care about consultation and community impact. Where was that when my community got two asylum…29 Oct 2025HANSARDStrengthening National Security12. What recent progress his Department has made on strengthening national security.23 Oct 2025HANSARDStrengthening National SecurityLater today, my hon. Friend the Member for South Dorset (Lloyd Hatton) and I will meet small and medium-sized enterprises in the defence sector and skills training providers to…23 Oct 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsLast week I visited Oak academy’s new building—a net zero, solar-powered, inspiring environment for young people. I would love young people across my constituency, and across the…20 Oct 2025HANSARDPost-16 Education and Skills StrategyMy constituency is blessed with two world-class universities and an excellent further education college that provide a range of degrees, apprenticeships and qualifications. I…20 Oct 2025HANSARDCommunity Relations: Impact of Church LeadersBournemouth has been made richer by its diversity and the communities that have chosen to make it their home, yet tensions rose over the summer due to protests about asylum…16 Oct 2025HANSARDCommunity Relations: Impact of Church Leaders4. What assessment the Church of England has made of the potential impact of church leaders on community relations.16 Oct 2025HANSARD Early Education and ChildcareI recently visited Leaps and Bounds nursery in Winton, and it was clear that the women who work there strive to create a safe and enriching environment for all the young people,…04 Sept 2025HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillOpposition Members seem to want lots of reassurances for the people who feel they are born to rule. Can the Minister tell me what reassurances the Government can give my…04 Sept 2025HANSARDBorders and AsylumThis summer, my community has been deeply divided by misinformation about asylum hotels and local crime rates. This has been exploited by parts of the national media and, frankly,…01 Sept 2025HANSARD Victory over Japan: 80th AnniversaryI pay tribute to the father of my constituent Sally Hedges Greenwood, Lance Sergeant Frank Jeremy Hedges, who served in the 135th Field Regiment. He was captured at the fall of…21 Jul 2025HANSARD Infected Blood Inquiry: Additional ReportThe Minister knows that I have raised the case of my affected constituent Ronan, whose mother Jane died from hepatitis C after a blood transfusion she was recommended following an…21 Jul 2025HANSARD Women and Girls with Autism: Mental Health SupportAbsolutely. There are now more than 2,000 people with learning disabilities and/or autism detained across the UK in in-patient units similar to the one that Lauren was held in.…15 Jul 2025HANSARD Women and Girls with Autism: Mental Health SupportIt is obvious that women tend to mask symptoms of autism more and that they present very differently from men. Our medical system is not set up to properly diagnose it in women.…15 Jul 2025HANSARD Women and Girls with Autism: Mental Health SupportClearly, we need better training across many of our institutional settings. This is in part where Lindsey has put together the training course, which I hope she will be able to…15 Jul 2025HANSARD Women and Girls with Autism: Mental Health SupportI beg to move, That this House has considered mental health support for women and girls with autism. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. I am grateful…15 Jul 2025HANSARD Women and Girls with Autism: Mental Health SupportI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. There are far too many families across the country left fighting for their children and, like Lindsey, having to take up campaigning roles,…15 Jul 2025HANSARD Giving Every Child the Best Start in LifeI thank the Secretary of State and her Department for rightly putting a spotlight on the early years. Before coming to this place, I led a global campaign to ensure that early…07 Jul 2025