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HANSARD Business of the HouseLeo Barber from Beckenham tragically took his own life in November 2023, aged just 16, after suffering months of poor mental health. The recent inquest into Leo’s death found that…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Genocide Risk AssessmentFrom working with the Norwegian Refugee Council, including my constituent Amelia Rule—who is its head of shelter and settlements—I know the vital work that charity is doing. As my…05 Feb 2026HANSARDOther CorrectionI am a member of the unions CWU and GMB .03 Feb 2026HANSARDOther CorrectionI am a member of the unions ASLEF, Unison and GMB. [ Official Report, Railways Public Bill Committee, 20 January 2026; c. 4.] Written correction submitted by the hon. Member for…03 Feb 2026HANSARDOther CorrectionRailways Bill The following extract is from the Public Bill Committee on the Railways Bill on 20 January 2026.03 Feb 2026HANSARDKey Stage 1 CurriculumMy constituent Julia has been a teacher for more than 20 years. She wrote to me to share the benefits of play-based learning for children’s cognitive, social and emotional…26 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMelvin Hall community centre has served the community of Penge for over 50 years and was home to incredible community initiatives and charities, such as the Beckenham and Penge…22 Jan 2026HANSARDRailways Bill (First sitting)As it says in my entry in the register, I am a member of the unions ASLEF, Unison and GMB. [ Official Report, 3 February 2026; Vol. 780, c. 2WC.] (Correction)20 Jan 2026HANSARDSocial Housing: Damp and MouldSocial housing disrepair and neglect is one of the most common issues in my inbox, particularly in Penge, Crystal Palace and Anerley. In one case, a mum in Penge saw her two…12 Jan 2026HANSARDSocial Housing: Damp and Mould14. What steps his Department is taking to help tackle damp and mould in social housing.12 Jan 2026HANSARDSupport for NHS Patients10. What fiscal steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support patients in the NHS.09 Dec 2025HANSARDSupport for NHS PatientsI thank the Minister for his response. When I was in sixth form at the end of the last Labour Government, I became one of the youngest people in Britain to have a hip replacement.…09 Dec 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillDoes the right hon. Gentleman agree that what has not been conducive to education and preparing children for the best start in life, as I have heard from primary school teachers…01 Dec 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Ms Barker. The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill is an important piece of legislation for this Government. Among other things,…01 Dec 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?01 Dec 2025HANSARDFamilies in Temporary Accommodation11. What steps he is taking to help reduce the number of families in temporary accommodation.24 Nov 2025HANSARDFamilies in Temporary AccommodationThe number of people in temporary accommodation in my constituency soared during the last 14 years. Hundreds of families in Beckenham and Penge are stuck in unsuitable…24 Nov 2025HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles BillMay I start by thanking the right hon. Member for Skipton and Ripon (Sir Julian Smith) for his thoughtful contribution? Ever since the Northern Ireland legacy Bill was introduced…18 Nov 2025HANSARDAsylum PolicyI thank the Minister for her statement. I was really proud of how my Beckenham and Penge constituency came together to welcome Ukrainian families after the conflict there, through…17 Nov 2025HANSARDBiodiversity9. What steps she is taking to improve biodiversity.13 Nov 2025