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HANSARDEllen Badger Hospital in-patient bedsI rise to present a petition signed by over 4,000 residents of Shipston-on-Stour and its surrounding villages—some of them are in the Gallery—fighting for the return of their…08 Jan 2025HANSARDVeterans’ Housing13. What steps his Department is taking to ensure that veterans have access to appropriate housing.06 Jan 2025HANSARDVeterans’ HousingThe transition from military to civilian life is a critical moment for many veterans, but too often, those with complex mental health issues fall through the cracks, especially…06 Jan 2025HANSARDFrozen Russian Assets: UkraineDoes my hon. Friend agree that the UK, working shoulder to shoulder with our European allies, must lead the way in confiscating and repurposing frozen Russian assets for Ukraine?…06 Jan 2025HANSARD Winter PreparednessI refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests as a member of the University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The upcoming rise in…18 Dec 2024HANSARD Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords]I declare an interest: my spouse is a water economist. As we have heard from many hon. Members this evening, urgent action is needed to clean up our rivers and waterways,…16 Dec 2024HANSARD English DevolutionI refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests as a district councillor. Real devolution means empowering local communities, not centralising power…16 Dec 2024HANSARD Home-to-School Transport: Children with SENDThank you, Sir Mark. It is a pleasure to share under your chairship, and I thank the hon. Member for Thurrock (Jen Craft) for securing this important debate. In Stratford-on-Avon,…03 Dec 2024HANSARD Grenfell Tower InquiryDoes my hon. Friend agree that the Grenfell Tower inquiry has laid bare the failure of successive Governments in their duty of care to their citizens and revealed a catastrophic…02 Dec 2024HANSARDLocal Growth Funding AllocationI declare an interest as a Stratford-on-Avon district councillor. Does the Minister agree that, in two-tier local government areas, district and borough councils are best placed…02 Dec 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsSports clubs in my constituency such as Shipston rugby club and Stratford sports club are doing fantastic work with young people, but for rural constituencies like…28 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.28 Nov 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ5. Next month marks two years since the death of Cody Fisher, a young man from my Stratford-on-Avon constituency. Cody was a talented footballer with a bright future, whose life…27 Nov 2024HANSARDWater Pollution5. What steps he is taking to help tackle unlawful discharges of sewage into waterways by water companies.14 Nov 2024HANSARDWater PollutionIn my constituency of Stratford-on-Avon, the River Avon and its tributaries have been heavily polluted by untreated sewage discharges. We know this because of a citizen science…14 Nov 2024HANSARD Budget: Implications for Farming CommunitiesUnlike in many countries that are dominated by vast corporate agribusinesses, the British rural landscape, including that of my Stratford-on-Avon constituency, is defined by…04 Nov 2024HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)While I welcome aspects of the Budget, including investment in the NHS and the review of carer’s allowance, I want to express my deep concern about the negative impact that this…04 Nov 2024HANSARDSpecial Educational Needs and Disabilities17. What steps she is taking to improve SEND provision in Warwickshire.04 Nov 2024HANSARDSpecial Educational Needs and DisabilitiesThe previous Conservative Government left SEND families in Stratford-on-Avon to fend for themselves. I want not just additional SEND places, but continued support for children…04 Nov 2024HANSARD Infected Blood Compensation SchemeI thank all Members for their moving contributions, especially those who have advocated for constituents impacted by this terrible injustice and shared their stories. I welcome…23 Oct 2024