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HANSARDArmed Forces: Welfare21. What steps he is taking to improve the welfare of armed forces personnel.08 Sept 2025HANSARDArmed Forces: WelfareOne of Labour’s key manifesto commitments was to give our armed forces greater representation through the creation of an Armed Forces Commissioner—a promise that we have made good…08 Sept 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseNext Wednesday is World Suicide Prevention Day. People can be nervous of talking about suicide, but it affects so many people in our communities. This year, Samaritans is sharing…04 Sept 2025HANSARDDefibrillatorsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer. I commend my hon. Friend the Member for Bishop Auckland (Sam Rushworth) for securing this important debate. I know…02 Sept 2025HANSARD Eating Disorders: Prevention of DeathsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Desmond. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Isle of Wight West (Mr Quigley) for organising this important debate. I come to…02 Sept 2025HANSARDSir David Amess Summer AdjournmentI recognise that it is a privilege to speak high up the list in this important Sir David Amess debate. Just over a year ago, we welcomed not only a new Labour Government but the…22 Jul 2025HANSARDMental Health Support in Schools4. What steps she is taking to improve mental health support in schools.21 Jul 2025HANSARDMental Health Support in SchoolsI thank the Minister for his reply and for last week’s publication of the new relationships, sex and health education—RSHE—curriculum guidance. I was pleased to see that secondary…21 Jul 2025HANSARD Social Media: Misinformation and AlgorithmsI thank my hon. Friend and her Committee for highlighting the challenges we face in scrutinising powerful technology companies. As she knows, I am particularly concerned about…17 Jul 2025HANSARDHigh Street Businesses12. What steps he is taking to support high street businesses.17 Jul 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThis morning, we heard the incredible news that a novel in vitro fertilisation procedure, developed at Newcastle University, has resulted in eight babies being born free from…17 Jul 2025HANSARDHigh Street BusinessesWhen I am out and about in my constituency, I am always impressed by the dedication of staff and small business owners who bring our high streets to life. Places such as Blaydon’s…17 Jul 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe north-east is known for its passion for football, and last week I went to a walking football session at Blaydon youth and community centre, hosted by the Newcastle United…10 Jul 2025HANSARDLocal Bus ServicesMy constituents in Blaydon and Consett rely heavily on buses. Thankfully, with the support of the North East combined authority and our Mayor Kim McGuinness, my constituents have…26 Jun 2025HANSARDLocal Bus Services17. What steps she is taking to help improve local bus services.26 Jun 2025HANSARD Spending Review: Health and Social CareI welcome the additional £29 billion of day-to-day funding and additional capital announced yesterday. Our investments are already paying interest, in the reduction of waiting…12 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseChopwell is a small village in my constituency, but this weekend it will see hundreds gather from around the world as it hosts cycling’s pump track world championships UK…12 Jun 2025HANSARDSmall Businesses: ExportsSmall businesses—like Rezon in my constituency, which makes groundbreaking brain protection sports headwear—are working hard to grow and export, but it is often hard to know where…12 Jun 2025HANSARDSmall Businesses: Exports5. What steps his Department is taking to encourage small businesses to export.12 Jun 2025HANSARDPavement ParkingBack in 2018, I had an Adjournment debate on pavement parking after meeting my then constituents Margaret and Laurel, who are both visually impaired. They told me—in fact, they…15 May 2025