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HANSARDSocial Media Ban for Under-16sI thank the Secretary of State and her team for their work on this matter, but I want to understand better how the Government will look at social media companies to make sure that…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDMenstrual and Gynaecological HealthI beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the teaching of menstrual and gynaecological health in certain educational settings; to provide for…18 Mar 2026HANSARD International Women’s DayIt is a privilege to speak in this International Women’s Day debate. We reflect on the women who created International Women’s Day, and the women who have left a mark every day…12 Mar 2026HANSARD Women’s Health Strategy: Endometriosis and FibroidsEndometriosis, fibroids and related gynaecological conditions ruin the lives of millions of women, yet these conditions remain undiagnosed, misdiagnosed, dismissed or mistreated…05 Mar 2026HANSARD Women’s Health Strategy: Endometriosis and FibroidsIt is nice to have a male ally in the Chamber—in fact, a few male allies. I think the issue is even wider than that. The Government are looking to publish the women’s health…05 Mar 2026HANSARDCare in the CommunityWomen with the painful and incurable condition of endometriosis have suffered stigma and ill health for far too long, and despite the condition impacting one in 10 women, a…24 Feb 2026HANSARDHealth Inequalities: WomenI support Valerie Amos’s report on maternity services. I am very keen to hear how the Government are ensuring that black voices, particularly black women’s voices, are key during…28 Jan 2026HANSARDSale of FireworksBefore this debate, I was contacted by more than 100 constituents who raised concerns about animals. One constituent also raised concerns about the impact on her mental health.…19 Jan 2026HANSARDNew TownsI begin by thanking my hon. Friend the Member for Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch (Katrina Murray) for securing this important debate. As she said, her constituency is one of…15 Jan 2026HANSARDNew TownsI thank the shadow Minister for recognising and supporting my work in Thamesmead. I feel very optimistic about the Government’s proposal of Thamesmead as one of the new towns, and…15 Jan 2026HANSARD Budget ResolutionsI welcome the Chancellor’s Budget and its message of strong foundations and a secure future. It delivers on the priorities that matter most to my constituency: economic growth,…26 Nov 2025HANSARD Budget ResolutionsOur constituencies are both served by Bexley council, so we know how important it is to get those potholes fixed. I thank my hon. Friend for supporting the DLR extension to…26 Nov 2025HANSARD Budget ResolutionsI remind the hon. Member that this Government are delivering more than previous Governments delivered, and he may remember that his party was in a coalition Government that caused…26 Nov 2025HANSARDSpecial Advisers: 2025 Annual ReportSpecial advisers are a critical part of the team supporting Ministers. They add a political dimension to the advice and assistance available to Ministers, while reinforcing the…17 Jul 2025HANSARDCivilian Gallantry AwardsCivilian gallantry awards rightly recognise the bravery of people who put themselves at risk to save or attempt to save another person’s life. Honours policy is not the gift of…05 Jun 2025HANSARDEmergency PreparednessThe Government are taking a range of measures to strengthen our emergency preparedness. Later this year, we will update a national pandemic response exercise and undertake a full…05 Jun 2025HANSARDEmergency PreparednessI thank my hon. Friend for that question and for raising the issue in King’s Bromley. We are working closely with our colleagues in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural…05 Jun 2025HANSARDEmergency PreparednessWe like to work with the Northern Ireland Executive on this issue. It is important that we share best practice and deal with the problems across the board.05 Jun 2025HANSARDCivilian Gallantry AwardsI know that the hon. Member is frustrated and has worked really hard on this. I express my deepest sympathies to the families of DS Hunt and PC Taylor. I am sure she will agree…05 Jun 2025HANSARDNational ResilienceIn April, we launched the UK Resilience Academy. We will be undertaking a full national pandemic response exercise that will test the UK’s capabilities, plans, protocols and…05 Jun 2025