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HANSARD National Suicide Prevention StandardI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. Indeed, the whole purpose of this debate is to encourage us to be proactive and work with other organisations and employers to ensure that…14 Apr 2026HANSARD Disclosure and Safeguarding: At-risk ChildrenIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Mundell. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Sunderland Central (Lewis Atkinson) for introducing the debate on behalf of…13 Apr 2026HANSARD Disclosure and Safeguarding: At-risk ChildrenI agree with the hon. Gentleman. I know that Gemma and Rachael have worked very closely with Star Hobson’s family to ensure that lessons are learned and action is taken. That is…13 Apr 2026HANSARDEhlers-Danlos Syndrome and Craniocervical InstabilityI will of course join the hon. Member in that, as he will hear at the conclusion of my speech. Because of those delays in diagnosis and the lack of early management, patients are…26 Mar 2026HANSARDEhlers-Danlos Syndrome and Craniocervical InstabilityIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Furniss. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Cannock Chase (Josh Newbury) on securing this important debate. Over…26 Mar 2026HANSARDPre-1997 Pensions: Discretionary IncreasesI congratulate my hon. Friend and constituency neighbour on securing this debate and raising this issue. He will have constituents, as I do, who have been writing to us on this…19 Mar 2026HANSARDPre-1997 Pensions: Discretionary Increasesrose —19 Mar 2026HANSARD Online HarmsI congratulate the hon. Member for St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire (Ian Sollom) on securing the debate and I thank the Backbench Business Committee for granting it. Facing harm…19 Mar 2026HANSARDRoyal Mail: Universal Service ObligationI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Blyth and Ashington (Ian Lavery) for asking this urgent question because, as he will know, too many constituents are suffering this…11 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillWill the shadow Secretary of State give way?09 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseEarlier this morning, I joined Samaritans at Waterloo station for the launch of its “Small Talk Saves Lives” campaign, which encourages people to start simple conversations with…05 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseTransform Trade is a remarkable charity that promotes Fairtrade produce and supports producers and workers across the world, ensuring that trade is fair and respects both people…26 Feb 2026HANSARDRoad SafetyYes, of course. I believe that that is an important factor in setting speed limits, and it is certainly something that affects my constituents as well as those of the hon. Lady.…05 Feb 2026HANSARDRoad SafetyI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Shipley (Anna Dixon) on securing this important debate and thank the Backbench Business Committee for allowing it. With over 1,624…05 Feb 2026HANSARD Women’s State Pension Age Communication: PHSO ReportI should declare an interest as a 1950s-born woman. This is a disappointing statement, and I can only associate myself with the remarks made by my hon. Friend the Member for Brent…29 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI recently had the pleasure of visiting St Mary’s Catholic primary school in Blackhill to learn about its Solar for Schools project, and the children were really engaged in…29 Jan 2026HANSARDModern Industrial StrategyFor 14 years under the last Government, my constituents’ living standards stagnated. Across Blaydon and Consett, we have many successful manufacturing and engineering firms such…29 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. When shifts are cancelled at the last minute, too many of my constituents struggle to get by. That is why protections introduced by the Employment Rights Act 2025 are so…29 Jan 2026HANSARDModern Industrial Strategy14. What steps he is taking to implement the modern industrial strategy.29 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseNext Monday is Brew Monday, which Samaritans has reclaimed from the marketing myth that is blue Monday, when we are all miserable. May I invite the Leader of the House, all hon.…15 Jan 2026