Contributions
286 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDHospitalsDespite overwhelming support, the Coventry and Warwickshire integrated care board has decided to cut all beds at the Ellen Badger hospital in Shipston-on-Stour, an anchor building…23 Apr 2025HANSARDSewagerose—23 Apr 2025HANSARDSewageLast week, I joined constituents involved in citizen science projects testing water quality in the River Stour. The findings were deeply concerning: the very high levels of…23 Apr 2025HANSARD Pension FundsPension funds hold not just financial value but moral weight. How we treat our pensioners, and how we invest in the future of the hard-working people of this country, says…23 Apr 2025HANSARD Pension FundsI fully agree. The term itself is misleading. The money is not being taken by the state; it actually goes back to HSBC. Had it been labelled properly, as an integrated pension…23 Apr 2025HANSARD Pension FundsAbsolutely. I will ask the Minister to take action later in my remarks.23 Apr 2025HANSARD Pension FundsYes. The hon. Member makes a good point. The lack of transparency allowed this policy to persist under the radar. The formula used is regressive and unfair. For a start, the…23 Apr 2025HANSARD Pension FundsYes, the practice is a relic from the past and needs to be abolished. Women have historically occupied lower-paid roles at Midland bank and HSBC. They have taken career breaks to…23 Apr 2025HANSARD Pension FundsI thank the hon. Member for that valuable point. I have a message for HSBC later in my remarks. Campaigners have presented robust evidence, including research by the University of…23 Apr 2025HANSARD Pension FundsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. It is unfair and we need to ensure that HSBC is accountable. In correspondence with MPs, the bank states that because clawback is lawful, its…23 Apr 2025HANSARD Pension FundsI thank the hon. Member for raising that important issue. Absolutely, we need to ensure that the Government have a long-term outlook, so that the young working British people of…23 Apr 2025HANSARD Pension FundsI fully agree. It is really important that pensions reflect ethics and morality and that the people investing in them have a voice. It is no longer good enough to see pensions in…23 Apr 2025HANSARDResidential Estate Management CompaniesIt is a pleasure to speak under your chairmanship, Mr Stuart. I commend my hon. Friend the Member for South Devon (Caroline Voaden) for leading this important debate. For far too…22 Apr 2025HANSARD Fly-tipping: West MidlandsIt is an honour to serve under your chairship, Mr Stringer. I thank the right hon. Member for Aldridge-Brownhills (Wendy Morton) for introducing this important debate. Fly-tipping…08 Apr 2025HANSARD Road MaintenanceFor residents in Stratford-on-Avon and across the country, road maintenance is one of the most visible signs of how well, or how poorly, their local area is being looked after.…07 Apr 2025HANSARDUK Democracy: Impact of Digital PlatformsI start by congratulating the hon. Member for Lagan Valley (Sorcha Eastwood) on introducing this timely and urgent debate. As we know, the digital age has brought about an…03 Apr 2025HANSARD UK-US Trade and TariffsThe tariffs announced by Trump last night will be concerning for many businesses in the UK, not least British farmers, including in my constituency of Stratford-on-Avon. We all…03 Apr 2025HANSARD School-based Nursery Capital GrantsBehind capital funding, what gives children the best start in life is the people, such as early years practitioners, teachers and teaching assistants. The early years sector is…02 Apr 2025HANSARDPolitical DonationsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Harris. I refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I thank the hon. Member for North…31 Mar 2025HANSARDAccess to NHS Dental ServicesMy constituents are being forced to travel out of county to Coventry or Evesham to obtain basic NHS dental care. Does the Minister agree that it is a disgrace that access to an…25 Mar 2025