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HANSARDCrime and Policing BillDoes the right hon. Lady’s calculation of £1 billion account for how people feel, for the degradation of pride in areas where people fly-tip, and for the failure of local services…17 Jun 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI thank my hon. Friend for his brilliant articulation of Sarah’s story, which for too many of us, including myself as the MP for Darlington, is not uncommon. Before I was elected…17 Jun 2025HANSARDSpending Review 2025I welcome the Chancellor’s statement and her steely determination to ensure that everyone in Darlington is better off. I particularly welcome the capital infrastructure projects,…11 Jun 2025HANSARDMother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme: Capital DisregardI thank my hon. Friend for her eloquent articulation of Christina’s story. Does she agree that the capital disregard functionality could be extended to future compensation…10 Jun 2025HANSARDMother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme: Capital DisregardI thank my hon. Friend for giving way and for securing this debate. It is clear to me and to all of us who support his campaign that it is about justice. Does he agree that the…10 Jun 2025HANSARD Free School MealsIn Darlington, I met a lovely mother who had recently gone back to work as a school dinner support worker. She was taking part-time, low-paid work, and her children consequently…05 Jun 2025HANSARD Armed Forces Commissioner BillDoes my hon. and gallant Friend agree that referencing such awful disasters really brings into focus the lack of public awareness of the lack of support for our armed forces in…03 Jun 2025HANSARDSupport for VeteransIn January 1945 in Darlington, William McMullen, a Canadian air pilot, was flying a plane across the densely populated town when it set fire. He steered it away from the populated…19 May 2025HANSARD Mental Health Bill [Lords]In my constituency we have a statistically significant suicide rate; I have mentioned several times in this place that I know seven men who have taken their own life. Does my hon.…19 May 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillWill the hon. Member give way?16 May 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillWould my hon. Friend mind elaborating on the detail of the transferring of medical records? It is my understanding that someone can request their own medical records as a patient.16 May 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?16 May 2025HANSARDDefence Industries: North-EastThis Government are absolutely determined to reset public procurement for SMEs. In places such as Darlington, we have fantastic SMEs that employ local people, drive local growth,…13 May 2025HANSARDDefence Industries: North-EastIn my Darlington constituency, we have a fantastic engineering firm called Cummins. I recently visited the plant, and I want to bring hon. Members’ attention to the fact that they…13 May 2025HANSARDParking RegulationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Efford. The issue we are addressing today is symptomatic of a country where people who have done everything right are being…06 May 2025HANSARDParking RegulationDoes my hon. Friend agree that the sheer volume of parking tickets could be having an impact on people’s desire to visit our high streets and town centres, as they worry about…06 May 2025HANSARDParking RegulationIn Darlington, there are car parks with no signal, so people have to go outside to download the app, log into it and then pay for their parking, by which point they have often…06 May 2025HANSARDParking RegulationOn the appeals process, constituents across the country are attending court to find that their hearing has been cancelled by the company at the last minute. Does the hon.…06 May 2025HANSARDHospitalsI thank my hon. Friend for giving way on his point about how brilliant our NHS staff are. First, will he commend my dad for his 40 years’ service badge as an NHS staff member?…23 Apr 2025HANSARD British SteelI put on record how proud I am to be sat on the Benches of the Government who are finally taking action to save the steel industry in this country. In my constituency, tens of…22 Apr 2025