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HANSARDBusiness 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 2026HANSARD Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) BillOn the attack on the NHS, I worked for 10 years in health and social care prior to being elected to this place, so I witnessed that attack taking place, and nothing could give a…06 Jan 2026HANSARDMagistrates14. What steps his Department is taking to support magistrates.16 Dec 2025HANSARDMagistratesI thank the Minister for her answer. I recently had the opportunity to visit the county and family court in Watford, and while there I talked to them about the challenge of…16 Dec 2025HANSARD Budget ResolutionsIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Keighley and Ilkley (Robbie Moore). I thank and congratulate my right hon. Friend the Chancellor, on behalf of my fellow residents…26 Nov 2025HANSARDInternational Men’s DayFirst, I pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Cannock Chase (Josh Newbury) for giving an incredibly moving introduction to this debate. International Men’s Day, which is…20 Nov 2025HANSARDUK-EU Agreement on Trade from Northern Ireland5. What assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the recent UK-EU agreement on trade from Northern Ireland.19 Nov 2025HANSARDUK-EU Agreement on Trade from Northern IrelandDoes the Secretary of State agree that aligning safety standards and cutting red tape—checks and paperwork—is precisely the kind of support for growth and trade that this…19 Nov 2025HANSARDCare LeaversLeaving care can be extremely challenging. In Watford, Hertfordshire’s local authority provides support with housing, finance, education and training, health and relationships,…03 Nov 2025