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HANSARDUniversal Credit: Care LeaversThis Government are rightly committed to breaking down barriers to opportunity, but care leavers still face disproportionate challenges as they move into independent adulthood.…29 Jun 2026HANSARDUniversal Credit: Care Leavers10. Whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of ensuring that all care leavers are entitled to the same standard universal credit allowance.29 Jun 2026HANSARD Climate ChangeIt is fitting that we are debating carbon budget 7 on the hottest June day in our history. I am sure that there are a few contributory factors to the latest heatwave, but we all…24 Jun 2026HANSARDUNESCO World Heritage Sites3. What steps her Department is taking to increase funding for UNESCO world heritage sites.18 Jun 2026HANSARDUNESCO World Heritage SitesCromford Mills in Derbyshire Dales was the world’s first water-powered cotton spinning mill and the birthplace of mass production. In recent decades the Arkwright Society has…18 Jun 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ6. A film called the “People’s Emergency Briefing” is being shown in communities up and down the country. I recently attended a screening in Wirksworth, and there is another one…17 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.16 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsAt COP29, an agreement was reached to provide $300 billion of international climate finance annually to developing countries by 2035 to help them pursue green growth pathways,…16 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence Investment PlanThere has been a lot of talk for a very long time about additional money being needed for defence. What would the Minister do with more money that he cannot do now?15 Jun 2026HANSARD Carbon Capture Pipeline Projects: CheshireThe hon. Lady asks what is in it for the residents of Cheshire. The scheme—if it goes ahead, of course—will capture 3 million tonnes of carbon every year. That is the equivalent…15 Jun 2026HANSARDVictims: Right to ReviewI welcome the steps that the Government have taken to improve the conviction rates for rape and other serious sexual offences, including announcing a new independent legal advice…04 Jun 2026HANSARDVictims: Right to Review3. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the victims’ right to review scheme pilot on victims of rape and other serious sexual offences.04 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsPeak Cluster in the Hope valley is a cement decarbonisation project looking to prevent 3 million tonnes of CO 2 from entering the atmosphere every year. Will the Minister commit…02 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. I welcome the fact that since this Government took office, defence funding has increased by more than 7.5%. Ukraine maintaining its sovereignty against Russia is vital for…01 Jun 2026HANSARDCriminalisation of Children in Care11. What steps his Department is taking to help prevent the criminalisation of children while in care.19 May 2026HANSARDCriminalisation of Children in CareI refer to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. Children in care have often faced significant trauma, instability, neglect or abuse. As a result, many of them…19 May 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateAccording to modelling from the National Energy System Operator, gas will still set the price of electricity 30% of the time by 2030, despite most of the energy being produced…21 Apr 2026HANSARDHousing Needs: Young PeopleIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Butler. I thank the hon. Member for Mid Dunbartonshire (Susan Murray) for securing this important debate. Young people face…16 Apr 2026HANSARDHousing Needs: Young PeopleI would be more than happy with local authorities having the capacity to limit holiday lets and so on—that is not a bad idea at all. It should not be too much to ask that a young…16 Apr 2026HANSARD Children’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI strongly welcome the Government’s amendments and support the live consultation on these matters. Social media has unfortunately become central to childhood, and the negatives…15 Apr 2026