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HANSARDTopical QuestionsMr Speaker, as you are fully aware, we have had over a decade-long campaign to see the full reinstatement of the A&E at Chorley and South Ribble hospital. The public support it,…14 Jul 2026HANSARDHeart Disease and Stroke: Premature DeathsI absolutely agree. If we could get fresh food to more of our communities and young people, it would have a massive positive effect on dealing with CVD—that must be dealt with.…02 Jul 2026HANSARDHeart Disease and Stroke: Premature DeathsI beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of reducing levels of premature deaths from heart disease and stroke. It is an honour to serve under your chairmanship,…02 Jul 2026HANSARDHeart Disease and Stroke: Premature DeathsI thank the Minister for giving me 50 seconds. This is one of those very rare topics where we have cross-party consensus from every party in the House: we all want the Government…02 Jul 2026HANSARDPrivate Sector Investment: LancashireMy hon. Friend is a passionate advocate for the Ribble Valley in Lancashire. Does she agree that Lancashire has missed out on millions of pounds of investment because the likes of…17 Jun 2026HANSARDPrivate Sector Investment: LancashireOn transport and infrastructure, we are all aware in Lancashire that if we could have investment in a second bridge across the River Ribble linking the M55 and opening up…17 Jun 2026HANSARDPrivate Sector Investment: LancashireLeyland Trucks is now the only heavy goods vehicle manufacturer in the United Kingdom, and it is based in my constituency. Is it Government policy that we should be buying…17 Jun 2026HANSARDEngagementsMr Speaker, integrated care boards have a statutory obligation to fully fund all essential medicines and pharmacy provision for the delivery of specialist end-of-life and…10 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence Investment PlanIt is critical to point out that this debate is not just about funding, but the programmes being funded. We must get those programmes right and fit for future needs. In my…10 Jun 2026HANSARDConflict in the Middle East: Cost of LivingCost of living, cost of living, cost of living—those are the three words that my constituents in South Ribble and the small area of Chorley that I represent contact me about every…28 Apr 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over)Will the Secretary of State be absolutely clear that if the Bill is not passed, veterans will have no protection whatsoever moving forward?27 Apr 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over)rose—27 Apr 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over)It appears to me that the only two organisations that agree with immunity from prosecution are the terrorists and the Conservative party.27 Apr 2026HANSARDWest Bank: Illegal Settlements21. What diplomatic steps her Department is taking to oppose the expansion of illegal settlements in the west bank.21 Apr 2026HANSARDWest Bank: Illegal SettlementsAfter the destruction of Gaza and the deaths of in excess of 72,000 Palestinians, it is evident that the Israeli Government have turned their attention not only to Lebanon and…21 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Seventh sitting)Would the right hon. Gentleman update me on where he heard that the Government have any intention whatsoever of withdrawing the HM forces or HM veterans railcards? I have a…16 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Seventh sitting)If the right hon. Gentleman is referring to our armed forces as a global laughing stock, is that perhaps because of—we had this debate in the Chamber yesterday—the inheritance his…16 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Sixth sitting)I can provide a real-world example of how ludicrous the current system is. A friend of mine joined the Paras, completed P company, served with the Paras, smelt the coffee, and…16 Apr 2026HANSARDStrategic Defence Review: FundingDoes the Minister agree that we must understand that we inherited an MOD procurement system in disarray, unfunded defence programmes, an Air Force without enough aircraft or…15 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Fourth sitting)I find this a fascinating debate because we can all see the meaning of the amendment, but the hon. Gentleman mentioned victims. If he recalls, we all visited the Defence Serious…14 Apr 2026