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HANSARDCrystal Palace National Sports CentreWith 28 world records, the Crystal Palace national sports centre is the spiritual home of UK athletics. It is also an incredible community asset. Residents across Beckenham and…14 Jul 2026HANSARDRoad safety in the London Borough of BromleyAcross my constituency, a lack of action on road safety means that parents are afraid to let their children play out, older people avoid using certain junctions, and some streets…13 Jul 2026HANSARD State of Climate and NatureEarlier this month, in my constituency of Beckenham and Penge, the River Pool was lined with thousands of dead fish, including critically endangered European eels, following a…13 Jul 2026HANSARDIsraeli Settlements: Trade BanWill my hon. Friend give way?09 Jul 2026HANSARDNHS Corridor CareWe talk about getting people out of hospital, but it is also about keeping them out of there. I spent years in and out of hospital as a teenager; I was one of the youngest people…08 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. In all our constituencies, small hospitality businesses, such as Shotsmiths in Beckenham and the Alma pub in Crystal Palace, provide important third spaces, bringing life to…23 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI was delighted this week by the Government’s announcement that, among other measures, we will be banning social media for under-16s. Throughout the consultation, I met hundreds…18 Jun 2026HANSARDInfected Blood Compensation SchemeI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Eltham and Chislehurst (Clive Efford), my constituency neighbour, for securing the debate and speaking with such clarity, and so powerfully,…18 Jun 2026HANSARD Brain CancerI join the Minister in paying tribute to the many brain cancer patients and their families who have campaigned for change. They include Joanna and Dennis from Beckenham and Penge,…15 Jun 2026HANSARDBelfast: Violent DisorderI echo the statement from the Minister and the remarks of my hon. Friend the Member for Belfast South and Mid Down (Claire Hanna), who spoke so well and with such clarity. This…10 Jun 2026HANSARD National ResilienceThe Crystal Palace transmitting station in my constituency is such an iconic feature of our south London skyline that people often refer to it as Crystal Paris. It is also vital…10 Jun 2026HANSARDProgression of Bills through ParliamentIt was a shame that it was timed out, but the amendments that were accepted through the scrutiny process were important and demonstrated the inadequacies of the Bill as it stood…08 Jun 2026HANSARDProgression of Bills through ParliamentIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Wishart. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Sunderland Central (Lewis Atkinson) for the way he opened this debate,…08 Jun 2026HANSARDProgression of Bills through ParliamentIt is fair to say that the point I made in response to an intervention earlier stands: there were amendments being tabled and accepted that demonstrated the inadequacies in the…08 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. Organised car crime has affected residents in Beckenham and Penge for many years, with cars stolen to order and quickly shipped abroad. What powers and support have been given…08 Jun 2026HANSARDLondon Borough of Bromley’s membership of the Greater London AuthorityI am delighted to present my petition to the House today, “Keep Bromley in London”. In Bromley, which I represent, our continued membership of the Greater London Authority secures…02 Jun 2026HANSARD Health BillLike others, I start by paying tribute to the NHS. I know from first-hand experience how important the NHS and its staff are. When I was 13, I had an accident that left me unable…01 Jun 2026HANSARD Banking HubsThe Minister mentioned interventions, so I congratulate her and welcome her to her place. I welcome this Government’s commitment to ensuring that people up and down the country…20 May 2026HANSARD High Speed 2 ResetHe never misses an opportunity.19 May 2026HANSARDEnergy SecurityMy hon. Friend mentions investment in green energy. Beckenham and Penge has had significant investment from GB Energy, with more than £700,000 for rooftop solar panels at NHS…19 May 2026