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HANSARDEngagementsQ2. It was an honour to march with people from across Watford on a peace walk in my constituency recently. Earlier this year, we saw an attack on our high street. A fire was lit…15 Jul 2026HANSARDHigh Streets Organised Crime UnitI thank the Secretary of State for her answer. Residents in my constituency of Watford are concerned about crime on the high street, whether that is theft, antisocial drinking and…13 Jul 2026HANSARDHigh Streets Organised Crime Unit9. What assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of the high streets organised crime unit.13 Jul 2026HANSARDNHS Corridor CareI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Tooting (Dr Allin-Khan) for securing this important debate. The previous Government wreaked havoc on the NHS, with waiting times at an…08 Jul 2026HANSARDAccess to Further EducationThis Government have rightly made capital investment decisions for the long term. Does my hon. Friend agree that it is vital to properly plan further education provision with the…02 Jul 2026HANSARDMedia Green PaperAs a former employee of the BBC for 15 years, I know the importance of those Reithian principles to educate, inform and entertain, which are at the core everything the…24 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillI recently visited a 92-year-old constituent in Watford who had been terribly concerned about the state of the housing provided for her grandson, which is obviously a consequence…22 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that the compassion and dedication of community volunteers in supporting our veterans is second to none? I certainly extend my gratitude to Lauren Fox…22 Jun 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe Government are committed to effective cross-departmental working, yet my constituent Suzi has had tremendous problems getting different agencies to work together simply to get…26 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ10. The Government have shown that they take seriously justice and violence against women and girls. In my constituency, I have been made aware of a case in which two children of…25 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ14. Last week, in my constituency of Watford, several amazing charities held their annual sleep-out to raise awareness of homelessness. People sign up to sleep outside at Watford…04 Mar 2026HANSARD UK-German RelationsIt is a pleasure to speak under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Preston (Sir Mark Hendrick) for securing this important debate. I want to make a…25 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.04 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThis Labour Government are making great strides in deploying digital technologies to provide access to public services and bring them bang up to date. Will my right hon. Friend…04 Feb 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (First sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger. I will speak briefly on clause 32, as a member of the all-party parliamentary group for video games and esports, to…27 Jan 2026HANSARDPersecuted Christians Abroad1. What steps the Church of England is taking to help support persecuted Christians in other countries.15 Jan 2026HANSARDPersecuted Christians AbroadI thank my hon. Friend for her answer. I received many Christmas cards from residents in my Watford constituency who support the Open Doors campaign and are concerned about the…15 Jan 2026HANSARD Covid-19: Financial SupportI worked in health and social care during the covid pandemic, so I did not experience furlough—in fact, we worked very hard indeed. Some of the excluded self-employed people that…15 Jan 2026HANSARD Covid-19: Financial SupportCovid-19 clearly had an enormous impact on the economy of the world and the UK. In terms of preparing ourselves for any future threat under these circumstances, does my hon.…15 Jan 2026HANSARDEngagementsThe staff at West Hertfordshire teaching hospitals NHS trust, which operates Watford general hospital in my constituency, have been very busy bees. They recently won trust of the…14 Jan 2026