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HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. My constituency is the home of Hampshire Cricket. Last Thursday, I visited Fair Oak cricket club, which has a fantastic new pavilion and a thriving community of players,…03 Jul 2025HANSARD NHS 10-Year PlanI welcome this plan. As the Secretary of State is aware, my constituents Charlotte and James Bassett have been fighting for answers since the death of their baby daughter Norah in…03 Jul 2025HANSARDSupporting Economic GrowthSmall to medium-sized businesses are the backbone of the local economy in Eastleigh, creating jobs and driving innovation. However, local businesses, including the precision…01 Jul 2025HANSARDSupporting Economic Growth5. What steps she is taking to help increase economic growth in Eastleigh constituency.01 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. My constituency is home to five games developers. Does the Minister agree that the use of AI in video game development should not be allowed to push out human creativity? What…25 Jun 2025HANSARDDepartment for EducationI am grateful for the opportunity to speak on behalf of my constituents, including the hundreds of families who feel they are being let down by a system that simply is not…24 Jun 2025HANSARD Crime and Policing BillI would like to start by paying tribute to Berney Hall, who is in the Gallery today and who has been campaigning for a change in the law to remove the 12-month limitation period…18 Jun 2025HANSARD Winter Fuel PaymentThe Government’s cuts to the winter fuel payment was estimated to have impacted 16,766 pensioners in my constituency, so I welcome today’s U-turn. Those affected include my…09 Jun 2025HANSARDDementia CareI am incredibly grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for South Devon (Caroline Voaden) for securing this important debate. Dementia care is in crisis. One in six hospital beds is…03 Jun 2025HANSARD Victims and Courts BillI welcome the Bill as an important first step towards a more accountable criminal justice system—one that reflects the needs and voices of survivors of crime. Too often, victims…20 May 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this vital debate. It is imperative that we get the Bill right and that the protections and procedures are watertight. I thank…16 May 2025HANSARDDigital InclusionMy constituent John wrote to me to highlight the slow and weak internet connectivity in Boyatt Wood. Meanwhile, constituents who live in the centre of Eastleigh regularly struggle…14 May 2025HANSARD Infected Blood Inquiry: Government ResponseAs the Minister is aware, my constituent Gary Webster has had to live with HIV and hepatitis C since being given infected blood as a pupil at Treloar’s. Gary’s health is failing…14 May 2025HANSARDUK-EU SummitI am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this debate and to highlight the impact of the botched Brexit deal on businesses in my constituency, including pharmacies and…13 May 2025HANSARDEngagementsJust before Christmas, thousands of my constituents were left without water after yet another incident involving Southern Water—the latest in a long series of issues, including…30 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. The power outages across Spain, Portugal and the south of France are a stark reminder of how energy security is key to national security. It is vital that any Government are…29 Apr 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [Lords]I am grateful for the opportunity to speak in this debate. As it has for so many Members across the House, football has given me some unforgettable moments. I grew up listening to…28 Apr 2025HANSARDIndependent Review of Data, Statistics and Research on Sex and GenderThe inquest into the tragic death of a young woman who lived in Eastleigh has highlighted the importance of continuity of specialist care for vulnerable people who move home. My…25 Mar 2025HANSARDFree School MealsMy hon. Friend makes an excellent point. I agree that it is essential that children have the best possible quality food, as well as a sufficient quantity. I absolutely support the…18 Mar 2025HANSARDFree School MealsI beg to move, That this House has considered free school meals. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Dowd. It is a great honour to introduce this debate on free…18 Mar 2025