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HANSARDEmission Reductions: Progress ReportI thank my hon. Friend for repeatedly raising these issues in the House—I know that climate change is of huge concern to her and her constituents. I am proud that Britain has led…14 Oct 2025HANSARDEmission Reductions: Progress ReportHomes and home standards are absolutely key to decarbonisation for a variety of reasons, including the health benefits for residents. We will consult on the warm homes plan, and…14 Oct 2025HANSARDEmission Reductions: Progress ReportIn this role, there are a lot of acronyms. I have to say that I did not know P441 until I sat on this Bench, but I understand from my colleagues that we are looking into that. We…14 Oct 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI share my hon. Friend’s concern regarding those reports. This Government are focused on making transport greener, including by cutting air pollution to improve health and the…14 Oct 2025HANSARDCarbon Budget Delivery PlanThank you, Mr Speaker. I thank the hon. Lady for her continued advocacy on this agenda. I have enjoyed working with her from the Back Benches and hope to continue to do so in this…14 Oct 2025HANSARD Hospitality SectorAnyone who knows my constituency of Leeds North West will know how much our pubs, cafés and restaurants mean to people. Do not get me started on the coffee from Woodlawn, the…03 Sept 2025HANSARDCourt Backlog and Pre-trial Waiting Times17. What steps she is taking to reduce pre-trial waiting times.08 Jul 2025HANSARDCourt Backlog and Pre-trial Waiting TimesI work closely with fantastic local businesses across Leeds North West, and I know they already have a lot to contend with, so I am concerned to see a pattern of crime on our high…08 Jul 2025HANSARD Pride MonthI thank my hon. Friend the Minister for Creative Industries, Arts and Tourism for opening this important debate and giving us this opportunity, and for doing it in such a poignant…23 Jun 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls: Prosecution7. What steps she is taking to help increase prosecution rates for cases involving violence against women and girls. [R]19 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe UN ocean conference in Leeds last week marked a turning point, with countries coming together to accelerate action to protect and restore our seas, including the UK’s welcome…19 Jun 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls: ProsecutionI declare that I am an ambassador for Leeds Women’s Aid. I welcome, as do my constituents in Leeds North West, the proposed changes to the victims’ right to review scheme that are…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Mass Transit: West YorkshireDoes the hon. Member agree that although those announcements were made, like many other announcements, such as those on hospitals, they were never funded, and so the Treasury…10 Jun 2025HANSARD Mass Transit: West YorkshireIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairwomanship, Ms Jardine. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Leeds South West and Morley (Mark Sewards) for securing this important and…10 Jun 2025HANSARD Youth ServicesI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Croydon East (Natasha Irons) for securing this important debate. The long-term funding of youth services is not just an issue of public…15 May 2025HANSARDInternational Nature Restoration and Resilience Programmes13. What steps he has taken to support international programmes on nature restoration and resilience.13 May 2025HANSARD Mansion House AccordIn its first six months, the National Wealth Fund, based in Leeds, has fuelled almost 10,000 jobs and unlocked £1.8 billion of private investment. Can the Minister confirm that…13 May 2025HANSARDInternational Nature Restoration and Resilience ProgrammesLast week marked the 99th birthday of Sir David Attenborough and the release of his powerful new film, “Ocean”. I encourage all Members to watch it. It makes a compelling case for…13 May 2025HANSARDPreventive Healthcare: New TechnologyLeeds is leading the way in health tech, with Leeds teaching hospitals, the city council, NHS Digital and firms like EMIS, headquartered in Rawdon in my constituency, driving real…06 May 2025HANSARDPreventive Healthcare: New Technology9. What steps he is taking to use new technology to help improve preventive healthcare.06 May 2025