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HANSARD Valedictory DebateI was not expecting to speak today, as I did not know there was a slot today for valedictory speeches. During yesterday’s statement, I spoke about the importance of the NHS, and…24 May 2024HANSARD Valedictory DebateWhile the Minister has been on his feet, my right hon. Friend the Member for Surrey Heath (Michael Gove) has announced that he will not be standing for election again. He has…24 May 2024HANSARDHorseracing2. What steps her Department is taking to support the horseracing industry. [R]23 May 2024HANSARDHorseracingI, too, rise to make my last contribution in this House. May I thank you, Mr Speaker, and all the staff of the House, who have helped me enormously over many years? I have…23 May 2024HANSARD Disabled People on Benefits: EHRC InvestigationAs I depart this House as a Conservative MP, I thank you, Sir Roger, for your service and mentoring over my years here. Will the Minister make sure that in the response to the…23 May 2024HANSARD AI Seoul SummitI pay tribute to the Government for their approach on AI. The growth of AI, and its exponential impact, has really not yet landed with most people around the world. The scale and…23 May 2024HANSARD NHSMay I add to the tributes, Madam Deputy Speaker? This is my final contribution to the House. Having served in the Secretary of State’s shoes, I know how hard it is to deliver on…23 May 2024HANSARDBiosecurity Threats4. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help detect biosecurity threats.20 May 2024HANSARDBiosecurity ThreatsOver the past few years, the cost and impact of security failures relating to biosecurity has been much greater than that of those relating to physical security. As the funding…20 May 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. Will the Rail Minister join me in campaigning to save Brandon station, which is a beautiful listed building that has been out of use for years? Greater Anglia, to its credit,…16 May 2024HANSARDAssisted DyingWe need an informed debate on this subject, and I believe we are starting to have the level of engagement and interest that means that now is the time to bring a vote to the Floor…29 Apr 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat is the Secretary of State doing to ensure that the UK Health Security Agency has the budget and the capabilities it needs? The recent expansion of bird flu among mammals in…23 Apr 2024HANSARDInfected Blood InquiryWhen I was Health Secretary, I committed the Government to ensuring that the compensation recommended by Sir Brian be paid, and made the moral case that the UK Government must…23 Apr 2024HANSARD Neurodivergent Conditions (Screening and Teacher Training)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about screening for neurodivergent conditions in primary schools; to make provision about teacher training…23 Apr 2024HANSARDSentencing and illegal knife possessionI rise to present a petition, on behalf of my constituents, about sentencing and illegal knife possession. The petition has been led by Bernice Barfield, a devoted mother from my…22 Apr 2024HANSARDIran-Israel UpdateI, too, welcome the Prime Minister’s leadership in this area. In addition to the thanks given to the RAF, which undertook exemplary action this weekend, will he also thank those…15 Apr 2024HANSARDSEND ProvisionThat is absolutely right, and this issue unites colleagues from across the House. The Bill I will bring forward next month has cross-party support, and I urge the hon. Member to…14 Mar 2024HANSARDSEND ProvisionThe need for early identification is incredibly strong. There has been some progress towards it, and I congratulate the Minister for the strides that he has been able to make, but…14 Mar 2024HANSARDSEND ProvisionI begin by congratulating the new hon. Member for Wellingborough (Gen Kitchen) on an eloquent speech and on her “Visit Wellingborough” campaign. That campaign is just embryonic…14 Mar 2024HANSARDSEND ProvisionYes, I am absolutely certain that this approach to data is more widely applicable. My focus is on this specific area, but there is now a richness of data on individual children…14 Mar 2024