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HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe rights of women in Afghanistan have been under systematic assault since the Taliban’s return to power in 2021, and women have been all but entirely excluded from public life.…14 Jan 2025HANSARDAdoptive Parents: Financial SupportI am really grateful to all Members who have taken part in this debate. The hon. Member for South Antrim (Robin Swann) spoke about his experience as a Minister in Northern…14 Jan 2025HANSARDAdoptive Parents: Financial SupportI beg to move, That the House has considered the matter of financial support for adoptive parents. It is a pleasure to lead this debate and to have you in the Chair, Ms Furniss.…14 Jan 2025HANSARDAsylum HotelsMy constituent Majida and her three children are asylum seekers from Syria, living in one of the two asylum hotels in my Hazel Grove constituency. They have been living in limbo…13 Jan 2025HANSARDGas Storage LevelsThis whole discussion underlines the importance of electricity storage, including at the battery energy storage system in my constituency, the Bredbury substation. How can we…13 Jan 2025HANSARDSixth-form College Strikes: SussexOn Friday, I was at Marple college, where a number of young learners talked to me about the really important elements of quality teaching and how they help, just as my hon. Friend…13 Jan 2025HANSARDArtificial Intelligence Opportunities Action PlanI very much agree with the sentiments of the Secretary of State about the opportunities that AI presents, including those that it presents to my constituents, but with any…13 Jan 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsWhen it comes to keeping children, especially girls, safe from violence and abuse, there has been a lot of talk about inquiries over the last week; indeed, some comments have been…13 Jan 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillThe Secretary of State mentions special schools, and Members across the Chamber will have postbags filled with letters about far too many children who are not getting the support…08 Jan 2025HANSARD Children and Young People with CancerI am grateful to my hon. Friend for securing today’s debate. He mentioned the impact of investing early and of people being able to qualify for payments from day one. Does he…08 Jan 2025HANSARDChild Sexual Exploitation and AbuseI thank the Home Secretary for advance sight of her statement. No child should ever have to face sexual exploitation or abuse. There should simply be no place for this horrific,…06 Jan 2025HANSARD Hospice FundingHospices such as St Ann’s in Stockport provide really high-quality care to my constituents and others at what is often the toughest point in their lives, but they are struggling…19 Dec 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseYesterday saw yet another road traffic accident on Strines Road in my constituency, resulting in injured passengers having to be taken to Stepping Hill hospital. The Leader of the…19 Dec 2024HANSARDMineworkers’ Pension Scheme: Living StandardsOne of the questions I was most frequently asked when I was the trustee of one of the larger local authority pension schemes was what more the fund could do to tackle climate…17 Dec 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy constituent Kirsty is self-employed and is looking to adopt a child, but she does not qualify for adoption leave or adoption pay and, because she is not having her child…12 Dec 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseTrains between Rose Hill Marple and Manchester Piccadilly are timetabled to run every 30 minutes in the morning, yet this morning, only one made it between 7 o’clock and 9 o’clock…12 Dec 2024HANSARDBorder Security: CollaborationI thank the Home Secretary for her statement, and for advance sight of it. On Syria, this is a fast-moving situation, and it is absolutely right that the temporary pause on…11 Dec 2024HANSARDTeacher Recruitment and RetentionI refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests, which shows that I am in the 19th year of being a proud primary school governor. The Secretary of…09 Dec 2024HANSARDFireworks: Sale and UseIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Sir Edward. I thank the hon. Member for Keighley and Ilkley (Robbie Moore) very much for leading this important debate; I agree with a…09 Dec 2024HANSARDPlanning Committees: ReformUntil September this year, I was a proud elected member of Stockport council. I made decisions on planning, because in Stockport we decide at ward level what is appropriate for…09 Dec 2024