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HANSARDSpeech and Language TherapiesCurrently, about 60,000 children are waiting for their first speech and language therapy appointment, and some are waiting for over a year. As with a lot of SEND problems, this…01 Dec 2025HANSARDSpeech and Language Therapies14. What steps her Department is taking to help ensure that specialist speech and language therapies are available to children with education, health and care plans.01 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI am sure the right hon. Gentleman is aware that the majority of people impacted by this uplift, and two-thirds of children in poverty, have a parent in work. The false dichotomy…27 Nov 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsThis Budget comes at a crucial time for the country and this Government. I say that because I am not blind to the public mood. It is a mood that calls for more change and,…27 Nov 2025HANSARDSpecialist Manufacturing Sector: Regional EconomiesWe have to be really bold. We need to look at our future-focused industries and at what we specialise in. The right hon. Gentleman talks about tidal energy, but we will not be…19 Nov 2025HANSARDSpecialist Manufacturing Sector: Regional EconomiesYes, 1,200 apprenticeships is 1,200 decent jobs and 1,200 families who have pride that their son or daughter will make a real difference and make products that make it around the…19 Nov 2025HANSARDSpecialist Manufacturing Sector: Regional EconomiesThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely correct. The point about smaller towns is so important, because as well as creating brilliant jobs in the smaller economy where they will make a…19 Nov 2025HANSARDSpecialist Manufacturing Sector: Regional EconomiesI beg to move, That this House has considered the contribution of the specialist manufacturing sector to regional economies. It is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs…19 Nov 2025HANSARDSpecialist Manufacturing Sector: Regional EconomiesI absolutely agree. The Defence Office for Small Business Growth—I believe it will open in January, but the Minister will know better than me—will be a great opportunity to grow…19 Nov 2025HANSARDSpecialist Manufacturing Sector: Regional EconomiesI thank all Members for the tour we had of the UK, with a particular focus on Stoke-on-Trent. My hon. Friend the Member for Stoke-on-Trent South (Dr Gardner) talked about…19 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsHealthy peatlands are among the most carbon-rich environments on the planet, acting as a carbon store and reducing flood risks. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural…18 Nov 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls3. What steps her Department is taking to tackle violence against women and girls.17 Nov 2025HANSARDBudget: Press BriefingsI am often put in mind of that scene in “Casablanca” where the official expresses surprise at gambling taking place in the casino when I hear Conservative Members say that…17 Nov 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsEnding the presumption of parental contact in the family courts was a huge and long-overdue step that campaigners work hard for. That presumption often allowed post-separation…17 Nov 2025HANSARDTaxesOne unexplored area we could look at to raise some of the money we need is selling the brass neck of the Conservatives on the commodities market. Having cheered when Liz Truss…12 Nov 2025HANSARDTaxesWill the shadow Chancellor give way?12 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.12 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsOn 20 October, a phone mast serving thousands of people in Hebden Bridge and Mytholmroyd was removed without warning, cutting O 2 , Vodafone and Three coverage. Residents were…12 Nov 2025HANSARDSupporting High StreetsAbsolutely. There is a complete lack of contrition about the Conservative legacy of neglect. The Tories let our valued pubs and shops close. I once explained to an American…04 Nov 2025HANSARD Welfare SpendingConservative Members talking about what they would do in government is like me talking about having the ability to take a penalty in a world cup final. The Conservatives left us…04 Nov 2025