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HANSARD Social Enterprises and Community OwnershipI spoke very broadly about the value of social enterprise and community ownership, but to hear individual stories from across the country just shows the power that they have and…18 Mar 2026HANSARD Social Enterprises and Community OwnershipMy hon. Friend is a great advocate for the co-operative movement, whose birthplace is in his constituency. I absolutely agree with him—there is more the Government can do to…18 Mar 2026HANSARDSchool SEND Provision22. What steps she is taking to improve SEND provision in schools.02 Mar 2026HANSARDSchool SEND ProvisionFamilies in Leigh and Atherton are exhausted from constantly fighting for the SEND support their children need, so I welcome the White Paper’s proposals, including individual…02 Mar 2026HANSARDHospitality SectorA lot of the hospitality small and medium-sized enterprises in my constituency start out as market traders. As we know, our markets are a vital part of our identity and central to…29 Jan 2026HANSARD ADHD DiagnosisIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Vaz. I rise to speak as chair of the APPG on ADHD. As someone from a neurodiverse—or, as we call it, neuro-spicy—household, I…20 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. Last week I visited Howe Bridge leisure centre to meet sensei Billy Higgins and watch one of his much-loved karate sessions. There are too many…15 Jan 2026HANSARD Digital IDI thank the Minister for his announcement about the changes to digital ID. As a neighbouring MP, he will know that I recently held a public meeting in Leigh and Atherton, and…15 Jan 2026HANSARDADHD Services10. What steps his Department is taking to improve ADHD services.13 Jan 2026HANSARDADHD ServicesI declare an interest as the chair of the all-party parliament group on ADHD. ADHD providers estimate that untreated ADHD could cost the economy £11.2 billion over the next…13 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseLike others, to mark Parliament Week I had the pleasure of visiting Leigh Church of England primary school and hearing directly from students about their campaign to support…04 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsThe autumn Budget shapes the choices we make and the kind of society we want to build together. After 14 years of mismanagement, this Budget is about turning the page. It is about…02 Dec 2025HANSARDMyalgic EncephalomyelitisIt is an honour to serve under your chairship, Mr Mundell. I declare my interest as chair of both the all-party parliamentary group on myalgic encephalomyelitis and the all-party…19 Nov 2025HANSARDMyalgic EncephalomyelitisI completely agree. As my hon. Friend the Member for Rushcliffe (James Naish) mentioned, there is confusion about what chronic fatigue is and what ME is; there needs to be…19 Nov 2025HANSARDMyalgic EncephalomyelitisI agree, and I recognise every single one of those issues. As chair of the APPG, I hear about the harrowing cases of what people are struggling with on the pathway to healthcare.…19 Nov 2025HANSARD Flood Risk and Flood Defence Infrastructure: North-west EnglandI could not agree more with my hon. Friend. As near neighbours, we share the same concerns. I do think that the Greater Manchester combined authority is leading on some really…18 Nov 2025HANSARD Flood Risk and Flood Defence Infrastructure: North-west EnglandIt is an honour to serve under your chairship, Dr Murrison. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Warrington South (Sarah Hall) for securing the debate, which is so important,…18 Nov 2025HANSARDFinancial Transparency: Overseas TerritoriesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Twigg. I begin by paying tribute to my hon. Friend and constituency neighbour the Member for Bolton West (Phil Brickell) for his…05 Nov 2025HANSARD Houses in Multiple Occupation: Planning ConsentIt is an honour to serve under your chairship, Mr Dowd. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Mansfield (Steve Yemm) for securing this important debate. In my constituency, the…04 Nov 2025HANSARDSmall and Medium-sized BusinessesLeigh and Atherton has many exceptional SMEs that are driving local growth, particularly in manufacturing, engineering and construction. What steps is the Minister taking to make…30 Oct 2025