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HANSARDChildren with SEND: Assessments and SupportI absolutely agree. Unfortunately, in Derbyshire, obtaining an EHCP is merely the start of the struggle. It is certainly not the end of the struggle for those families who…15 Sept 2025HANSARDChildren with SEND: Assessments and SupportIt is an honour to serve under your chairship, Dr Huq. I thank the hon. Member for South Cotswolds (Dr Savage) for opening this Petitions Committee debate. I want to take this…15 Sept 2025HANSARDFuture of Wingfield ManorThis petition relates to the future of Wingfield Manor, and is presented in conjunction with Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust. It has been signed by more than 3,000 residents…22 Jul 2025HANSARDUnauthorised Entry to Football Matches BillI perhaps misspoke; my understanding is that it is to align with the football calendar rather than the start of the season. Perhaps the Minister can clarify that in due course. We…11 Jul 2025HANSARDUnauthorised Entry to Football Matches BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time. It is an honour to stand in the Chamber today and present this Bill for its Third Reading, particularly as a lifelong…11 Jul 2025HANSARDUnauthorised Entry to Football Matches BillI rise to thank the hon. Member for Christchurch (Sir Christopher Chope) for his careful consideration of my Bill, although I am somewhat saddened by his suggestion that this is a…11 Jul 2025HANSARDUnauthorised Entry to Football Matches BillOn the data, the FA reports that approximately 600 people regularly attempt to tailgate at matches at Wembley and other competitive games at grounds across the country. It is not…11 Jul 2025HANSARDUnauthorised Entry to Football Matches BillI will make some progress, thank you. Staff at Wembley also had concerns about upcoming sold-out music events. It is clear that unauthorised entry and overcrowding could pose…11 Jul 2025HANSARDUnauthorised Entry to Football Matches BillWith the leave of the House, I associate myself with the tribute to the Ibrox victims given so movingly by my hon. Friend the Member for Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch (Katrina…11 Jul 2025HANSARDRoad Safety Powers: Parish and Town CouncilsI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this important debate, and we can see how many people this issue affects across the country. On speeding in our communities, does he…30 Jun 2025HANSARDUnauthorised Entry to Football Matches BillI am grateful to the hon. Gentlemen for their contributions. I will commit to looking at that issue again and tabling any necessary amendments on Report, perhaps in conjunction…25 Jun 2025HANSARDCriminal JusticeDoes my hon. Friend agree that the lack of legal aid solicitors and barristers will only compound the problems of the court backlog? That is because cases will either have to be…25 Jun 2025HANSARDCriminal JusticeWe inherited a particularly drastic situation, which will not be turned around overnight. The Minister will speak on behalf of the Government, but I expect the Government to make…25 Jun 2025HANSARDCriminal JusticeI, too, am a member of the Justice Committee. I am also a former prosecutor who worked in the criminal justice system. Today is an opportunity not only to examine the Ministry of…25 Jun 2025HANSARDCriminal JusticeI recognise that prison places were created, but we are talking in net terms, and net, there were 500 extra places. [Interruption.] We are certainly not happy with only 500…25 Jun 2025HANSARDCriminal JusticeIndeed, Madam Deputy Speaker, and I am grateful for the fact that you did not; I am very conscious of my age myself. The community justice initiative brought the community into…25 Jun 2025HANSARDUnauthorised Entry to Football Matches BillIt is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. Following your guidance, I intend to speak to the whole Bill in my remarks. I thank everybody for coming along…25 Jun 2025HANSARDUnauthorised Entry to Football Matches BillI am grateful to my hon. Friend for the intervention, and I commiserate with him on his choice of football team—I put on record that Everton are a much more preferable team to…25 Jun 2025HANSARDUnauthorised Entry to Football Matches BillI thank my hon. Friend for her attendance today; she is a real champion for her football team and her constituency, and I am sure that they will be grateful for her attendance.…25 Jun 2025HANSARDUnauthorised Entry to Football Matches BillThe hon. Member is absolutely correct that in the modern day not many people have paper tickets. The Bill will apply equally to the electronic version, so I am grateful to him for…25 Jun 2025