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HANSARD Business of the HouseAcross the country, children’s football teams often do not have access to a toilet. This issue disproportionately affects girls, and I have been told that girls in my constituency…11 Jun 2026HANSARD Middle EastIn Gaza, the west bank and Lebanon, Israel continues to violate international law with total impunity. I welcome the Secretary of State’s actions against individuals and networks…09 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI welcome the Government’s announcement to select Blackpool and The Fylde College as a defence technical excellence college, which will build a skilled workforce and offer stable…01 Jun 2026HANSARDPublic Contracts: Value for Money17. What recent assessment he has made of the value for money of public contracts with private sector providers.23 Apr 2026HANSARDPublic Contracts: Value for MoneyDespite Capita’s horrendous administration of the civil service pension scheme, it was still awarded the Synergy shared services contract. We still do not have a reason why—and I…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Victims and Courts BillI stand here today proud of my constituent Katie Brett, who joins us in the Gallery. These changes to the unduly lenient sentence scheme are being brought forward because of her…20 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. I recently met the Rail Minister, who agreed with me that the reintroduction of the Fleetwood to Poulton rail line would be transformative for the many people in my…26 Mar 2026HANSARDLocal Government ReorganisationThe children with SEND in my constituency are being let down and ignored by the too-large Lancashire county council. Those of my constituents who are also served by Blackpool, a…26 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseAt Jameson Road landfill site, the stink is only getting worse. It is making the lives of my constituents unbearable, yet the crooks responsible at Transwaste still have not gone…26 Mar 2026HANSARDVictims and Courts BillI welcome the progress that has been made on this Bill. It is right that we are taking steps to rebuild trust in a system that for too long has left victims feeling invisible and…25 Mar 2026HANSARD Waste Crime: KnowsleyFleetwood stinks again today, but the Jameson Road landfill site still has not been closed. After 14 years of Conservative cuts to all our public services, bodies such as the…25 Mar 2026HANSARDUnduly Lenient Sentence Scheme3. What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the unduly lenient sentence scheme.19 Mar 2026HANSARDUnduly Lenient Sentence SchemeI am grateful to the Solicitor General for her meeting with me on Monday about the failures of the unduly lenient sentence scheme. It is not enough simply to ensure that families…19 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy constituents in Thornton-Cleveleys have been shocked to learn that their homes are at high risk of contamination due to the presence of the forever chemical PFOA. Will the…19 Mar 2026HANSARDRoyal Mail: Universal Service ObligationI am a proud member of the CWU. Posties in my constituency are clear that the problems at Royal Mail are the previous board’s financial mismanagement, along with lower wages,…11 Mar 2026HANSARDGovernment Shared Services9. What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the procurement of the business process services element of the Synergy programme in the context of shared services…05 Mar 2026HANSARDGovernment Shared ServicesLast week, I heard that the Government have made Capita the preferred bidder for a £700 million contract for shared services across Departments. Are they having a laugh? Given…05 Mar 2026HANSARDChild Poverty5. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle child poverty in Wales.04 Mar 2026HANSARDChild PovertyOur UK Labour Government’s decision to scrap the wicked Conservative two-child cap will benefit 1,700 children in my constituency, and 69,000 children in Wales. Does the Secretary…04 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. My eight-year-old grandson Ronnie, along with his mum and dad, spent Sunday night on the bathroom floor at RAF Akrotiri until they got the all-clear at 3 o’clock in the…03 Mar 2026