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HANSARDIndefinite Leave to RemainMy hon. Friend sets out with characteristic eloquence some of the major uncertainties that are currently facing BNO holders. Considering that BNO applicants now make up less than…08 Sept 2025HANSARDIndefinite Leave to RemainWill my hon. Friend give way?08 Sept 2025HANSARD Eating Disorders: Prevention of DeathsFirst, I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Isle of Wight West (Mr Quigley) on securing this debate and—if he will permit me—on his strength and resilience as a parent.…02 Sept 2025HANSARDParental Leave2. What steps he is taking to support working families through the parental leave system.17 Jul 2025HANSARDParental LeaveImproving our paternity leave offer will be good for parents, good for children and good for our economy. I recently organised an event with Labour colleagues, the Union of Shop,…17 Jul 2025HANSARDRelations with the European UnionDoes the Minister agree with me that, after years of the Conservatives picking fights with our most important allies rather than working with them on the shared challenges we…10 Jul 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseIn the week that the Football Governance Bill continued its progress through Parliament, may I draw the House’s attention to the 3UP campaign to secure an extra promotion place…10 Jul 2025HANSARDRelations with the European Union16. What steps he is taking to improve relations with the EU.10 Jul 2025HANSARD Resident Doctors: Industrial ActionWe all know how vital resident doctors are to the functioning of our national health service. In the light of that, will the Secretary of State join me in once again urging the…10 Jul 2025HANSARD Early Years Providers: Government SupportYes, absolutely. The sentiment across the House with regard to our SEND system and the need for additional, earlier intervention and support is well founded. I think that is the…09 Jul 2025HANSARD Early Years Providers: Government SupportIt is a pleasure, Mr Pritchard, to serve under your chairmanship, and I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Sherwood Forest (Michelle Welsh) for securing this hugely important…09 Jul 2025HANSARD Early Years Providers: Government SupportI know that many local authorities and providers do try to give that assurance in advance, but I am sure that there is more work that they can do to give stability and certainty…09 Jul 2025HANSARDParental Leave ReviewDoes the Minister agree that, as well as being good for parents and for children, ensuring that dads are able to spend an appropriate amount of time off with their newborn…01 Jul 2025HANSARD Infant FeedingI thank the hon. Member for securing this Adjournment debate on such an important topic. She spoke of some of the difficulties she had at the start of her breastfeeding journey,…01 Jul 2025HANSARDCare Settings: Right to Maintain ContactI would like briefly to mention the case of the Priestman family in my constituency. Paul Priestman, a military veteran, suffered a stroke in 2019 and now requires care. That is…24 Jun 2025HANSARD Department of Health and Social CareFourteen years of Conservative Government left our national health service on its knees, with waiting lists at record highs, patient satisfaction at record lows and millions…24 Jun 2025HANSARD National Security StrategyDoes the Minister agree that our energy security is fundamental to our national security, and, therefore, does he share my concerns that Conservative Members now appear to…24 Jun 2025HANSARD Political PrisonersIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Western. I join other Members in congratulating my hon. Friend the Member for Cities of London and Westminster (Rachel Blake)…18 Jun 2025HANSARDRooftop Solar PowerThanks to Great British Energy, Meadway health centre in my constituency is set to have solar panels installed, which will cover its entire energy bills for the summer. My local…10 Jun 2025HANSARDRooftop Solar Power15. What steps he is taking to support rooftop solar power projects.10 Jun 2025