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HANSARDBaby LossI thank my hon. Friends the Members for Sherwood Forest (Michelle Welsh) and for Rossendale and Darwen (Andy MacNae) for securing the debate. It coincides with Baby Loss Awareness…13 Oct 2025HANSARDIndefinite Leave to RemainIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Jeremy. I thank the Petitions Committee for securing the debate and my hon. Friend the Member for South Norfolk (Ben…08 Sept 2025HANSARDIndefinite Leave to RemainI absolutely agree that that will impact how we can employ people in our communities. A report by British Future found that only about half of BNO visa holders of working age are…08 Sept 2025HANSARDPension Credit UptakeBoots has been a significant employer in my constituency since 1927, and many of my constituents have been proud to work for it. However, those close to claiming their pensions…01 Sept 2025HANSARDTeacher RecruitmentI thank the Secretary of State for her response and for the Government’s commitment to recruiting 6,500 new teachers. However, as we know, dyslexic children tend to leave school…21 Jul 2025HANSARDTeacher Recruitment3. What steps she is taking to recruit new teachers.21 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. I have received numerous emails from my constituents in Broxtowe, raising concerns about the loss of or threat to meadows. Meadows are critical to our environment and have…15 Jul 2025HANSARD Early Years Providers: Government SupportIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Pritchard. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Sherwood Forest (Michelle Welsh) for securing this important debate. I…09 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI welcome the Government’s efforts to reform sentencing following the sentencing review. I am confident that those steps will end the chaos left behind by the previous Government.…08 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. The recent E5 meeting marked a significant step towards greater strategic autonomy in Europe, with the security of Ukraine being central to that. Does the Minister agree that,…19 May 2025HANSARDDriving Test Backlog8. What steps she is taking to reduce the backlog for driving tests.15 May 2025HANSARDDriving Test BacklogI thank the Minister for her efforts towards improving access to driving tests. However, in my constituency of Broxtowe, I continually get emails saying that people are struggling…15 May 2025HANSARDGovernment Mission on Opportunity: Equality3. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to promote equality as part of the Government mission entitled “break down barriers to opportunity.”07 May 2025HANSARDGovernment Mission on Opportunity: EqualityUnder the previous Government, there was an increase in inequality and in the attainment gap, and lower performance in core subjects such as maths and science. Dyslexic students…07 May 2025HANSARDPersecution of ChristiansIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Butler. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Newport West and Islwyn (Ruth Jones) for bringing this issue to the House. I…08 Apr 2025HANSARDEco Church Awards10. Whether she is taking steps to help support churches in Broxtowe to meet the criteria for a gold Eco Church award.03 Apr 2025HANSARDEco Church AwardsI thank my hon. Friend for her reply. On a recent visit to St Michael and All Angels church in Bramcote in my constituency, they were proud to show me the plaque they had received…03 Apr 2025HANSARDRare Cancers BillI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Edinburgh South West (Dr Arthur) for introducing the Bill. Many of my constituents have shared with me their experiences of rare cancer, and…14 Mar 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill (Twenty First sitting)I thank my hon. Friend for that explanation. I move on to amendment 410, which would remove the ability of the court to hear from and question any person other than the person who…11 Mar 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill (Twenty First sitting)I rise to speak to amendments 407 and 410. Amendment 407 would leave out the word “may” and insert the word “must”, and would require the High Court to hear from and question all…11 Mar 2025