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HANSARD Rural CommunitiesI could not agree more with my hon. Friend and constituency neighbour. I would add that Rugeley Trent Valley also does not have disabled access, which is a big issue. The two of…07 Jan 2026HANSARD Rural CommunitiesI very much agree with my hon. Friend. I must confess that I am a little envious of her, because she has the Mayor of West Yorkshire backing up the Labour Government and using…07 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsMerry Christmas to you and your team, Mr Speaker. Alongside many colleagues on the Government Benches who are passionate about farming, I will continue to argue for a rethink on…18 Dec 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe excitement in the run-up to Christmas has been tempered this year by a particularly nasty outbreak of flu and respiratory syncytial virus. My one-year-old was very ill with…18 Dec 2025HANSARDChristmas AdjournmentI wish you, Madam Deputy Speaker, our fantastic House staff and all hon. Members a very merry Christmas. It is a time to reflect on the year that we have had and on the year…18 Dec 2025HANSARD Animal Welfare StrategyAll I want for Christmas is a generational boost to animal welfare. That does not have the same ring to it as what the queen of Christmas sang, but given the widespread public…18 Dec 2025HANSARDPuberty Suppressants TrialThe Conservative party welcomed the Cass review on its publication, including its clear recommendation that this trial take place. Eight years ago, the then leader of the…17 Dec 2025HANSARD Transgender People: Provision of HealthcareSomething that I hear from concerned parents of trans children and young people, who are often such powerful advocates for them, is that they feel powerless to help their…16 Dec 2025HANSARD Resident Doctors: Industrial ActionI too thank the Secretary of State for the lengths he is going to for resident doctors. As somebody who worked in our NHS before coming to this place, I know what a pressured time…10 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe end of November is nigh, so dodgy moustaches across the land will finally disappear—but not before thousands of us MoBros have raised millions for Movember, which does…27 Nov 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI came to this House determined to speak up for the people I represent, particularly those who feel under pressure, children whose life chances are held back, and 1,500 former…27 Nov 2025HANSARDMen’s Health Services8. What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the provision of health services for men.25 Nov 2025HANSARDMen’s Health ServicesThe publication of the first ever men’s health strategy for England was a historic step forward, including the drive to improve care for men with prostate cancer, the most common…25 Nov 2025HANSARDInternational Men’s DayI beg to move, That this House has considered International Men’s Day, the issues affecting, and contributions made by, men and boys, and what it means to be a man in Britain…20 Nov 2025HANSARDInternational Men’s DayI repeat my thanks to the Backbench Business Committee, and to hon. Members from across the House for supporting the application for this debate. We have had such a wide-ranging…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Suicide: Reducing the StigmaIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mr Mundell. I thank the hon. Member for Richmond Park (Sarah Olney) for securing the debate, and I thank hon. Members for their powerful…19 Nov 2025HANSARD Land Use Change: Food SecurityIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Murrison. I thank my constituency neighbour, the right hon. Member for Aldridge-Brownhills (Wendy Morton), for securing this…18 Nov 2025HANSARD Illegal Waste: Organised CrimeMy constituency is on the edge of the west midlands conurbation, and has plenty of country lanes and quiet beauty spots. Communities in my constituency, and particularly in my…17 Nov 2025HANSARDSupport for Dyslexic PupilsIt is a pleasure to speak with you in the chair, Ms Butler. I thank and pay tribute to the hon. Member for Yeovil (Adam Dance), not only for his powerful speech drawing on his…11 Nov 2025HANSARDCurriculum and Assessment ReviewI welcome Professor Francis’s review. On the critical issue of SEND, does my right hon. Friend agree that the review’s findings—on flexibility, time for repetition and revision,…05 Nov 2025