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HANSARDMaternity Care4. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help improve the quality of maternity care for women.03 Sept 2025HANSARDMaternity CareSadly, Bedford hospital’s maternity services were downgraded to “inadequate” last year, and its gold standard home birth service has recently been reduced. Will the Minister…03 Sept 2025HANSARD Giving Every Child the Best Start in LifeI welcome the Government’s focus on prevention through the roll-out of Best Start family hubs. In Bedford, we have seen the benefits of integrated services building on the Sure…07 Jul 2025HANSARD Winter Fuel PaymentI share the deep concerns of my constituents about the loss of the winter fuel payment, which the Minister will know I relayed to the Department. I am glad that the Government…09 Jun 2025HANSARD Swimming FacilitiesThe proposed imminent loss of two public swimming pools in my constituency of Bedford, citing unaffordable repairs and running costs, is a matter of significant concern for…04 Jun 2025HANSARDCreative Industries: BedfordHuge congratulations to the Department on securing the Universal Studios park—it is a major investment in Bedford. With the creative industries rightly a priority for growth, does…22 May 2025HANSARDCreative Industries: Bedford10. What steps her Department is taking to support the growth of creative industries in Bedford constituency.22 May 2025HANSARD India-Pakistan: EscalationTen days ago, this House stood united in condemning the attacks on civilians on both sides of the conflict, yet since then, the violence has tragically escalated, with more…07 May 2025HANSARD Middle East UpdateThe Israeli Government have publicly declared their intent to occupy Gaza indefinitely, and are systematically denying Gaza’s entire population access to the most basic needs for…06 May 2025HANSARDUN Climate Change Conference 2025It was encouraging to see the Prime Minister’s commitment to going further and faster towards net zero at the international energy summit last week, because not taking action on…29 Apr 2025HANSARDUN Climate Change Conference 20253. What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the UK’s priorities for the UN Climate Change Conference 2025.29 Apr 2025HANSARDKashmir: Increasing TensionIn light of the recent tragic attack on civilians in Kashmir, which we all condemn, what steps are the Government taking to de-escalate tensions, and to urge the Governments of…29 Apr 2025HANSARDOther CorrectionCardiff University also plans to cut 400 academic staff, which is almost 10% of the total, and to eliminate subjects like music, modern languages, and nursing, despite ongoing NHS…07 Apr 2025HANSARDOther CorrectionUniversities: Funding and Employment The following extract is from the Westminster Hall debate on Universities: Funding and Employment on 2 April 2025.07 Apr 2025HANSARDOther CorrectionCardiff University also plans to cut 400 academic staff, which is almost 10% of the total, and to eliminate subjects like music, modern languages, and nursing, despite ongoing NHS…07 Apr 2025HANSARD Universities: Funding and EmploymentIt is an honour to open and close this important debate. I extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has participated and made a compelling case for the future of our higher…02 Apr 2025HANSARD Universities: Funding and EmploymentBedford.02 Apr 2025HANSARD Universities: Funding and EmploymentI am grateful to the right hon. Member for his comments; I must make some progress now. Universities are major employers and significant contributors to local and national…02 Apr 2025HANSARD Universities: Funding and EmploymentI will come to that point about universities in Scotland in a minute. Even prior to the 2022 reforms, the UK had the lowest share of public funding in tertiary education among…02 Apr 2025HANSARD Universities: Funding and EmploymentI am asking the Government to look into this whole scenario very carefully, because it is impacting staff, students and future generations. Higher education in the UK is at a…02 Apr 2025