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HANSARD Mental Health Bill [Lords]My hon. Friend makes a powerful point. I have had a stark case in my constituency involving a young woman aged 15 with anorexia. Sadly, because we do not have the in-patient…19 May 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseLast week, His Majesty the King was pleased to approve the appointment of the new Bishop of Carlisle, Rob Saner-Haigh. His appointment after two years acting in the role has been…15 May 2025HANSARD Youth ServicesIn 2008, the then Labour Government launched the Myplace fund for the development of world-class youth centres in some of the most deprived areas of England. Thanks to that fund,…15 May 2025HANSARDFlooding: Planning and Developer ResponsibilitiesWill the hon. Member give way?13 May 2025HANSARDFlooding: Planning and Developer ResponsibilitiesCarlisle floods, as the hon. Member knows all too well, but it is not beyond the wit of responsible developers to build in a way that reduces the trauma of flooding. There is an…13 May 2025HANSARDChurches and Religious Buildings: CommunitiesThe point about community activities is ever present in my constituency of Carlisle, so I profoundly agree with the right hon. Gentleman. It is almost 35 years since St James…13 May 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseResidents in the villages of Roadhead and Stapleton in the northern part of my Carlisle constituency were recently devastated to learn that the post office counter services that…01 May 2025HANSARDStrengthening the Union11. What steps she is taking to strengthen the Union.30 Apr 2025HANSARDStrengthening the UnionSince this UK Labour Government were elected, more than 2 million extra GP appointments have been delivered in England, and thanks to a record- breaking £21 billion Budget…30 Apr 2025HANSARDEngagementsThis week, thanks to this Labour Government, hundreds of free breakfast clubs have opened across our country. Will the Prime Minister join me in sending good wishes to the staff…30 Apr 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [Lords]This evening’s debate demonstrates to all of us, regardless of our opinion on the Bill, just how important our football clubs are to our communities. The sense of pride with which…28 Apr 2025HANSARD Flood Preparedness: CarlisleI am aware, certainly in the Denton Holme area, that a number of different landowners have responsibility for the maintenance of the river banks. As my hon. Friend identifies,…24 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseOn 16 April 1850, the Cumberland Co-operative Land and Benefit building society first opened its doors. The Cumberland, which is headquartered in my Carlisle constituency, is…24 Apr 2025HANSARD Flood Preparedness: CarlisleI do think there are lessons to be learned, not least because Carlisle has been so badly affected by flooding and it is so devastating. Lessons could be shared from the schemes…24 Apr 2025HANSARDEmergency PreparednessI thank the Minister for her response, and I particularly welcome the proposed test of the emergency alert system. The demise of landlines and the switch off of the public…24 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. Will the Minister join me in congratulating the seven schools in my constituency that launched breakfast clubs this week? Does she agree that breakfast clubs are a fantastic…24 Apr 2025HANSARD Flood Preparedness: CarlisleI am pleased to have secured an Adjournment debate on a topic that is so important to my constituency of Carlisle. In the last two decades, Carlisle has suffered two devastating…24 Apr 2025HANSARDEmergency Preparedness3. What steps he is taking to strengthen emergency preparedness.24 Apr 2025HANSARDHospitalsI declare an interest: my daughter is an NHS nurse. I want her, her colleagues and the patients they care for to have buildings that are safe, secure and suitable for their needs.…23 Apr 2025HANSARD Easter AdjournmentIt is a pleasure to speak in this Easter recess debate, to pay tribute to Sir David and to bring to the attention of the House a movement that has been spreading across cities and…08 Apr 2025