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HANSARD National Accident Prevention StrategyWill the Minister give way?28 Apr 2026HANSARDHidden Credit Liabilities: Role of the FCAI congratulate my right hon. Friend the Member for Hayes and Harlington (John McDonnell) on securing such an important and timely debate. Catherine and Nigel Jarvis are of the…14 Apr 2026HANSARDRural BroadbandYesterday I spoke to my constituent Luca, who has spent months campaigning for the investment that is needed to secure a reliable internet and phone connection for his community…18 Mar 2026HANSARDRoyal Mail: PerformanceIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Twigg. I want to put on the record my thanks to the posties across the Hexham constituency. They traverse extremely rural areas…18 Mar 2026HANSARDRural Broadband1. What steps she is taking to help ensure reliable broadband services in hard-to-reach areas of rural constituencies.18 Mar 2026HANSARDHeating Oil SupportI represent about 13,500 households that are off the grid. I welcome the recognition of the scale of the problem in these communities and getting them proper support. I urge the…16 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseLast summer, I did a tour across my constituency, holding 80 surgeries in four weeks, and the No. 1 issue in west Northumberland was potholes on rural roads. We are unfortunately…12 Mar 2026HANSARD Environmental Protection and BiodiversityDoes my hon. Friend hope, as I do, that the Minister will work with expert organisations such as Northumberland national park to determine how we can best protect ground-nesting…03 Mar 2026HANSARD Banking Hubs: Rural and Post-Industrial CommunitiesI thank the Minister for being exceptionally generous with her time. I want to emphasise the point on banking hubs. I have been particularly frustrated about the town of…24 Feb 2026HANSARD Local Power PlanI thank the Secretary of State for his announcement. Community energy is incredibly powerful in rural Britain, particularly in the village of Humshaugh, where Humshaugh Net Zero…10 Feb 2026HANSARD Digital Exploitation of Women and GirlsI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Preston (Sir Mark Hendrick) for securing this debate. It could not be timelier, because today represents a significant day for the…27 Jan 2026HANSARDAnimal Welfare Strategy for EnglandIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Lewell. I stand here as the owner of Roy the dog, who we were originally told was a black lab but turned out to be the size of a…21 Jan 2026HANSARDWater (Special Measures) Act 2025: EnforcementIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, as always, Dr Allin-Khan. I join colleagues in congratulating the hon. Member for Harrogate and Knaresborough (Tom Gordon) on…20 Jan 2026HANSARD Science and Discovery CentresIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Harris. It is a shame that my hon. Friend the Member for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West (Dame Chi Onwurah) has departed,…14 Jan 2026HANSARD Horse and Rider Road SafetyThe highway code needs proper signage to remind drivers of their obligations. Does the Minister agree that it is important the council maintains signage properly, warning users of…14 Jan 2026HANSARDAgricultural Property Relief and Business Property ReliefMay I put on record my thanks to farmers such as Nick, Mac, Debbie, James and Graham in the Northumberland branch of the NFU in my constituency? I was in contact with them…05 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsAt the beginning of December, a sapling from the Sycamore Gap tree was planted by Micala Trussler and her family to commemorate what would have been her daughter’s 18th birthday.…16 Dec 2025HANSARDWomen Veterans23. What steps he is taking to improve support for women veterans.15 Dec 2025HANSARDWomen VeteransI first thank everyone at Albemarle barracks for hosting me recently and showing me the facility. The Royal British Legion women’s network offers valuable support for the armed…15 Dec 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationI thank the Foreign Secretary for her response. I am very concerned about recent reports that over 1,000 tents that were consigned were prevented from entering Gaza. Can she…02 Dec 2025