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HANSARDNHS Workforce: Sickness AbsenceWe know that sickness absence and stress are often related to people’s workplaces. With £17 million now invested in Northampton general hospital for a new urgent treatment centre,…14 Jul 2026HANSARDEuropean Entry and Exit SystemAs an MP who represents a constituency at the heart of the golden triangle, with one in five of my constituents working in logistics, this issue comes up regularly, including most…08 Jul 2026HANSARDHospitality SectorThe Northampton-based McManus Pub Company runs 18 pubs and employs 370 people. I spoke to Tom McManus yesterday, who told me that successive Governments have ignored hospitality…02 Jul 2026HANSARD Antisemitism: University CampusesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir John. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Leeds South West and Morley (Mark Sewards) for introducing this important…30 Jun 2026HANSARD Antisemitism: University CampusesMy hon. Friend picks up the next point I want to make. Unfortunately, there have been cases, including at Warwick, where complaints of antisemitism have not been handled well and…30 Jun 2026HANSARDPassenger Rail ServicesThe Minister will be aware that freight services using East West Rail infrastructure already terminate at Northampton Gateway. Will the Minister work with me to ensure Northampton…11 Jun 2026HANSARDPassenger Rail Services2. What steps she is taking to improve passenger rail services.11 Jun 2026HANSARDEnergy CostsWill the hon. lady give way?09 Jun 2026HANSARDEnergy CostsThe hon. Member for Gorton and Denton (Hannah Spencer) referred to retrofitting in her speech, and the Minister has talked about its importance. In Northampton, one of the biggest…09 Jun 2026HANSARDEnergy CostsWill the hon. lady give way?09 Jun 2026HANSARDEnergy CostsThe hon. Member for Gorton and Denton (Hannah Spencer) referred to retrofitting in her speech, and the Minister has talked about its importance. In Northampton, one of the biggest…09 Jun 2026HANSARDClean Energy Transition: Supporting People in WorkTwenty-five per cent of the manufacturing output of the east midlands is in the food and drink sector, but that sector feels left behind in the clean energy transition without…02 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe potential rapid closure of St Andrew’s hospital in my constituency puts over 3,000 jobs at risk. Will the Secretary of State meet me to discuss what package of support we can…27 Apr 2026HANSARDOil and GasThe discussion on fracking is perhaps one for another day. We have heard claims that there are billions of pounds to be invested, but in reality, when it comes to development, it…24 Mar 2026HANSARDOil and GasWill the hon. Member give way?24 Mar 2026HANSARDHousehold Energy BillsDoes the Secretary of State share my concern, or dismay, perhaps, that at a time when families are concerned about the cost of energy and the price at the pumps, the Conservatives…24 Mar 2026HANSARDOil and GasI have found this debate quite fascinating. What nonsense from the Conservatives! We are watching a party rip itself up as it worries about more defections to Reform, and…24 Mar 2026HANSARDHeating Oil SupportI welcome the Minister’s statement, which will reassure a lot of families in Northamptonshire. Could he give us a bit more detail on the timeline under which this will be brought…16 Mar 2026HANSARD Grenfell Tower Memorial (Expenditure) BillI thank the Secretary of State for bringing forward this piece of legislation. Can he confirm that the Bill is not only about capital expenditure, but long-term maintenance, to…16 Mar 2026HANSARDGeotechnical DataI beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the collection of, setting of standards relating to, and secure sharing of geotechnical data derived…03 Mar 2026