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HANSARD Middle EastDoes the Foreign Secretary agree that the Israeli Government should bear heavy consequences should they decide to proceed with the approval of the illegal E1 settlement plan in…21 Jul 2025HANSARD Extending the Ukraine Permission Extension SchemeFirst, I am proud to say that the residents of my constituency have opened their homes and their hearts to many Ukrainian families fleeing this horrific conflict. They are now our…21 Jul 2025HANSARDPension Schemes BillAlthough this Bill aims to strengthen pension investment, improve resilience and boost pension pots, many of my constituents are among the large number of individuals who face…07 Jul 2025HANSARDWelfare Reforms: Impact on Disabled PeopleI have spoken to several disabled constituents who are deeply fearful about the proposed cut to the limited capability for work and work-related activity element of universal…18 Jun 2025HANSARDWelfare Reforms: Impact on Disabled People5. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Government’s proposed welfare reforms on financial inequalities experienced by disabled people.18 Jun 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillI thank the shadow Minister for his question. Let me take the case of the disused railway in my constituency. It is not in public ownership any more, and it is fragmented. We can…10 Jun 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillYes, absolutely. We need to ensure that our new generation of young people are fit and healthy and able to cycle. That would also reduce carbon emissions in our towns. We need…10 Jun 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillIn my constituency, we have seen the consequences of house building without the infrastructure to match. This Bill is such a missed opportunity: the Government are repeating the…10 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ7. Over the past few months, I have been meeting care providers in my constituency of Stratford-on-Avon who deliver essential and expert care to some of my most vulnerable…04 Jun 2025HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesCan the Minister tell me how many more children must die before the Government finally ban the sales and export of all UK arms, including component parts, to the murderous…04 Jun 2025HANSARDDementia CareI thank my hon. Friend the Member for South Devon (Caroline Voaden) for bringing this important debate to this Chamber. Dementia is one of the most urgent public health crises we…03 Jun 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords]In my constituency, Reform-led Warwickshire county council has still not appointed a transport portfolio, a month on from the elections. While it dithers and delays, a rural…02 Jun 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]My constituency of Stratford-on-Avon has always been a place where arts and creativity flourish. Does my hon. Friend agree that Government action is needed now to ensure that our…22 May 2025HANSARDUK-EU SummitThe impact of the Creative Europe programme between 2014 and 2019 on the UK arts, film, publishing and other creative sectors was hugely beneficial, and not just for practitioners…20 May 2025HANSARD Adoption and Kinship PlacementsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Harris. I thank the hon. Member for South West Devon (Rebecca Smith), who spoke so passionately for children and families.…20 May 2025HANSARDPersonal Independence Payment: Disabled PeopleIn Stratford-on-Avon, I have heard from constituents who fear that the welfare reforms could actually undermine their ability to remain in employment. Does my hon. Friend agree…07 May 2025HANSARDEmergency Dentistry: AccessThe dental contract imposed in 2006 is widely recognised as a key factor driving dentists out of the NHS. In my constituency of Stratford-on-Avon, there are no NHS dentists…06 May 2025HANSARDEmergency Dentistry: Access7. What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of access to emergency dentistry.06 May 2025HANSARDSEND ProvisionI have met children who have experienced significant trauma, who are not in full-time education and who are supported through the adoption and special guardianship support fund.…28 Apr 2025HANSARD Pension FundsI thank my hon. Friend for making that important point. We need legal reform to ensure that pensions in payment are finally brought under the protection of equality law. We also…23 Apr 2025