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HANSARD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderMy hon. Friend is laying out many of the issues that my constituents face. He talked about his constituent using the right to choose. A number of my constituents have taken that…10 Jun 2025HANSARD Free School MealsAs a Liberal Democrat, I warmly welcome the announcement today. I stood on a manifesto that mentioned this policy at the previous four general elections, and it is good news.…05 Jun 2025HANSARDBank Closures and Banking HubsA point that has not yet been made is the importance of credit unions and access to responsible lending. One thing that people can do at a high street bank but cannot do at a…05 Jun 2025HANSARDRegional GrowthI warmly welcome the news that the tram is finally coming to Stockport. I have also warmly welcomed that announcement every time it has been made previously, so I am delighted…04 Jun 2025HANSARDQualifying Period for SettlementAnother group for whom the immigration White Paper is creating uncertainty is refugee families. Family reunion is a vital route by which refugees can safely reach the UK, free…02 Jun 2025HANSARDNeighbourhood PolicingPeaceful protest is a fundamental right in any free society, but for protests to remain safe and orderly, a visible, well-trained and effective police presence is often needed on…02 Jun 2025HANSARD Ukraine: Forcibly Deported ChildrenIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mr Stuart. May I join all colleagues in thanking the hon. Member for Paisley and Renfrewshire South (Johanna Baxter)? She has led on the…21 May 2025HANSARD Ukraine: Forcibly Deported ChildrenI am extremely grateful to the hon. Gentleman for talking about the Ukrainian communities who are contributing so much in our country. I have asked the Government to give further…21 May 2025HANSARDPublic Spending: Value for MoneyBear with me on this, Mr Speaker. The previous Conservative Government did not get absolutely everything wrong. They rightly identified that Treasury spending was a powerful tool…20 May 2025HANSARDPublic Spending: Value for Money4. What progress she has made on updating the Green Book.20 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. My Hazel Grove constituents are content to pay their fair share of tax, but they are understandably disappointed when His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs overcharges and then…20 May 2025HANSARDIsrael and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesThe Foreign Secretary rightly talks about a two-state solution being the only framework through which we can find a just and lasting peace, and this has long been the case. He…20 May 2025HANSARDNational Security Act 2023: ChargesI am grateful to the Home Secretary for advance sight of her statement. The Liberal Democrats remain extremely grateful to all the extraordinary people from our police,…19 May 2025HANSARD Stockport Railway StationI am grateful to my constituency neighbour for giving way in this really important debate. I started my journey to the Chamber today at Stockport station. I completely agree with…16 May 2025HANSARD Stockport Railway StationThe Minister is talking about the assessment of various options. We know that the Treasury is looking at reviewing the contents of the Green Book that measures the benefits and…16 May 2025HANSARD SanctionsI am grateful to my hon. Friend for what he is laying out, and I absolutely agree with him that the support for these measures across this House is really powerful. I was most…14 May 2025HANSARD Rebalancing Regional EconomiesWe have had debates on the Green Book in Westminster Hall before, and I am sure the hon. Gentleman agrees with me that there is a real opportunity, in the Treasury’s review of its…14 May 2025HANSARD Glass Packaging: Extended Producer ResponsibilityThis is an important debate. I am lucky to have Robinsons Brewery in my constituency, as well as a number of pubs and the excellent bottling and packaging plant in the Bredbury…14 May 2025HANSARD Mansion House AccordBefore I was elected to this place, I was a trustee of one of the large public pension funds, and a lot of the correspondence I received was from retired social workers who were…13 May 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillI rise to speak to new clause 21 and other new clauses in my name and those of other hon. Members. I put on record my particular thanks to my hon. Friends the Members for Woking…12 May 2025