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HANSARD Business of the HouseOn Monday, around 300,000 people visited Bournemouth beach, many from out of area. The vast majority were there to enjoy the good weather and our fabulous beach, but others came…03 Jul 2025HANSARDAccess to Sport for Young People: Dormant Assets FundingThe Henry Brown centre in West Howe, in my Bournemouth West constituency, runs a range of activities for the community, including the Changes Are Made boxing club, which provides…03 Jul 2025HANSARDAccess to Sport for Young People: Dormant Assets Funding10. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of dormant assets funding on access to sport for young people in Bournemouth.03 Jul 2025HANSARDTen-year Infrastructure StrategyI was pleased to see that the creative and digital industries, financial services, and clean energy were all included as priority sectors in the Government’s industrial strategy.…01 Jul 2025HANSARDTen-year Infrastructure Strategy13. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the 10-year infrastructure strategy on economic growth.01 Jul 2025HANSARDWelfare ReformI welcome the clarity that my right hon. Friend has set out, particularly for existing PIP claimants and those with severe conditions, but my constituents who I met this weekend…30 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseLast Saturday, I launched the first Bournemouth town centre citizens panel, which brings together 50 local residents and the council to co-create an action plan for our town. Will…26 Jun 2025HANSARD National Security StrategyUnlike the right hon. Member for Tonbridge (Tom Tugendhat), I welcome the focus on science and technology in the national security strategy. A new innovation quarter is being…24 Jun 2025HANSARDBanning Conversion PracticesI recently met representatives of Trans Liberation Bournemouth, who shared with me their anxiety about the Supreme Court ruling—a ruling that has caused not only confusion in…18 Jun 2025HANSARDBanning Conversion Practices14. What steps she is taking to ban conversion practices.18 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. I refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. A local manufacturer and a number of residents in my constituency have raised concerns that…12 Jun 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillI welcome the enhanced environmental protections in the nature restoration fund. My constituency of Bournemouth West has some unique heathland habitats, many of which are…09 Jun 2025HANSARD Winter Fuel PaymentI have worked hard with Citizens Advice Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in my constituency to get pensioners on to pension credit. However, on the doorstep, I have met far too…09 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThis week, my office has had to respond to several concerning incidents of misinformation regarding police investigations in my constituency. In one case, a national newspaper…05 Jun 2025HANSARDPolice Presence on High StreetsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Furniss. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Birmingham Erdington (Paulette Hamilton) on securing this important…05 Jun 2025HANSARD Free School MealsAlmost one in three children in my constituency live in poverty, and I know that going to school hungry is one of the biggest barriers to thriving not only in childhood but into…05 Jun 2025HANSARDNight-time EconomyLast month, I met representatives of Bournemouth town centre’s night-time economy at one of the newest additions to our high street, Barbara’s Bier Haus. The sector is incredibly…20 May 2025HANSARDUK-EU SummitAs the proud owner of two English bulldogs, I welcome the reintroduction of pet passports. Not only will this make it easier for us to travel to Europe with Clive and Bertie, but…20 May 2025HANSARDNight-time Economy5. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support growth in the night-time economy.20 May 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituent PC Demar Rowe has been nominated for a national police bravery award. In the summer of 2023, while off duty and without protective equipment or handcuffs, he was…15 May 2025