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HANSARD Children in CareI recognise that children go to placements with plastic bags, and it is heartbreaking. What a fabulous thing the hon. Member has raised. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation found that…04 Feb 2025HANSARDSupport for Female Offenders3. What steps her Department is taking to support female offenders.28 Jan 2025HANSARDSupport for Female OffendersWhat family support is available for women at Foston Hall prison and young offenders institution?28 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsUnder the previous Government, bus services in rural areas were decimated. The number of bus journeys in the Derbyshire Dales declined by 55% between 2010 and 2023. What steps is…09 Jan 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI cannot because I have to go to a Delegated Legislation Committee in a minute. I apologise. I also welcome the fact that the Bill enables the creation of new local authority…08 Jan 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillThis is an extremely welcome Bill that addresses some long-standing issues in social care and education. There are much-needed measures to ease the capacity pressures on fostering…08 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Second sitting)Q The Bill makes it illegal to sell vaping products to under-18s, and to proxy-buy vapes for children, but it does not make it illegal for under-18s to buy vapes. What is your…07 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Second sitting)Q Do you think there is anything missing from the Bill that would be beneficial for retailers? Inga Becker-Hansen: I think the key would be guidance for retailers on…07 Jan 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill (Second sitting)Q There are obviously going to be future health benefits and financial benefits but, realistically, based on what happened in New Zealand, how quickly are we going to feel the…07 Jan 2025HANSARD Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords]Last year, Derbyshire Dales had the 32nd highest number of sewage dumps out of our 650 constituencies. Shockingly, the number of sewage dumps increased by 26% between 2022 and…16 Dec 2024HANSARD Home-to-School Transport: Children with SENDI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Thurrock (Jen Craft) for securing this debate. Home-to-school transport is particularly important for young people living in rural areas such…03 Dec 2024HANSARD Rural BroadbandI thank the hon. Member for securing the debate. Connectivity is a significant problem for my constituents. My constituency of Derbyshire Dales has the 26th lowest rate of gigabit…13 Nov 2024HANSARD Farming and Food SecurityMadam Deputy Speaker, it is a genuine honour to address you and the House today. It is not just a privilege to represent the Derbyshire Dales; It is a privilege just to be there,…08 Oct 2024