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HANSARD 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 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDInfected 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 2026 · 2d agoHANSARD 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 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDBelfast: 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 2026HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillIn Crystal Palace in my constituency, I am campaigning against a 24-hour gambling casino. The community do not want it and the company that applied for the casino was fined £1…21 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle EastIt is clear now that there was no plan behind this reckless war, and that the resulting energy crisis will have huge impacts both here in the UK and around the world. Can I thank…13 Apr 2026HANSARD Disability Equipment ProvisionAs someone who, growing up, spent a long time on children’s wards at the Royal London hospital and the Royal National orthopaedic hospital and relied on disability equipment, I…11 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsToday, The Guardian published an article showing that up to 13,000 survivors of Ireland’s mother and baby homes living in Britain today could lose their compensation payments if…09 Mar 2026HANSARD Palliative CareI thank my hon. Friend the Member for York Central (Rachael Maskell) for securing this debate. Discussions around assisted dying have divided this House, yet I think we can all…05 Mar 2026HANSARDCommonwealth Troops: First World WarThe Minister mentions commemoration in London. In my part of south-east London, I had the pleasure of going, with representatives of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, to…05 Mar 2026