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HANSARD Middle EastEarlier this month, an Israeli soldier shot dead a seven-month-old baby, Sam Fahd Abu Haikal, and wounded his parents in the occupied west bank. UNICEF reports that, far from…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Knife CrimeBedfordshire police welcomes the Government’s plan to refer all child knife possession cases to youth justice services, building on its work with the NHS, schools, charities and…14 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle EastI commend the Prime Minister on his efforts to keep the UK out of Donald Trump’s latest dangerous attempt to end a blockade by creating another. I also commend Pakistan’s attempt…13 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsFor as long as the UK depends on oil and gas, global conflicts will continue to drive price hikes for my constituents in Bedford and Kempston, who face soaring bills when the…24 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastOne of the clearest lessons of the Chilcot inquiry was that the UK must be prepared to say no to the US when British interests, legal standards and global stability are at risk.…23 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.11 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe latest report from Endometriosis UK shows that the average diagnosis time in the United Kingdom has risen to eight years and 10 months. Constituents of mine in Bedford and…11 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle East: DefenceUS and Israeli strikes on Iran have pushed the region into deeper instability. More than 1,000 civilians, including children, have been killed, Britons remain stranded, and the…09 Mar 2026HANSARDStudent Loan System21. What steps her Department is taking to improve the student loans system.02 Mar 2026HANSARDStudent Loan SystemStudent loan problems long predate plan 2 loans. I welcome the Government’s commitment to making the system fairer after previous Governments ruined the university funding model.…02 Mar 2026HANSARDLeasehold Reform1. What steps his Department is taking to reform the leasehold sector.23 Feb 2026HANSARDLeasehold ReformWith service charge inflation rising by 50% and leaseholders, freeholders and tenants even facing 80% increases, this is a growing scandal. Too many of my constituents are trapped…23 Feb 2026HANSARDSchools White Paper: Every Child Achieving and ThrivingParents, teachers and children recognise the need for SEND reform and stronger inclusion, but can the Secretary of State confirm that inclusion will not mean conformity, that…23 Feb 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Housing9. What steps he is taking to improve armed forces housing.02 Feb 2026HANSARDArmed Forces HousingI welcome the new publicly owned Defence Housing Service, which is already improving conditions for service families by bringing 4,688 of the 5,088 military homes in the eastern…02 Feb 2026HANSARD Police Reform White PaperThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I welcome the Government’s reform agenda in support of our mission for safer streets. In Bedfordshire, Operations Boson and Costello—tackling…26 Jan 2026HANSARDWater White PaperI welcome the Government’s action to reform water regulation after years of neglect during which my constituents have endured leaks, outages and sewage pollution for far too long.…21 Jan 2026HANSARDMobile Phones and Social Media: Use by ChildrenAs a signatory to a letter calling for an Australia-style model that places responsibilities on tech firms to block under-16s from social media, I welcome the Government’s…20 Jan 2026HANSARDCare Companies: Exploitation of Migrant WorkersMy constituent, a migrant care worker, was asked to pay £3,600 to her employer, a private care company, for a sponsorship application that never happened. The company is now…05 Jan 2026HANSARDFree Bus Travel: Over-60sIt is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Mundell. I thank the 148 constituents in Bedford and Kempston who signed the petition in support of the introduction of free…05 Jan 2026