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HANSARD London’s National Economic ContributionThe hon. Member is making excellent points. On deprivation and the cost of housing, does she agree with me that when we factor in London’s housing costs, London becomes the…10 Jul 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseAt a time when just 26% of the UK’s science, technology, engineering and mathematics workforce are women, I am incredibly proud that Croydon high school in my constituency is on…10 Jul 2025HANSARDEducational Attainment of BoysI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Bishop Auckland (Sam Rushworth) for securing this very important debate. I rise to speak on an issue that cuts across every postcode, every…10 Jul 2025HANSARD London’s National Economic ContributionI want to highlight the local impact of that £2.2 billion, which means that my community in Croydon will finally get new trams. Croydon is not the only place in London that has…10 Jul 2025HANSARD Giving Every Child the Best Start in LifeI welcome this Government’s commitment to early years, because we all know that investment in early years has a profound impact not only on the lives of children but on…07 Jul 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ2. Unlike the Conservatives, this Government have not dragged their feet in banning zombie knives and ninja-style swords in their effort to tackle knife crime. In Croydon, where…02 Jul 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ13. Successive Conservative Governments stripped our councils of funding for youth services, pitting them against services that were under statutory protections. That has led to…25 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Ninth sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw the motion. Clause, by leave, withdrawn. New Clause 26 Use of restraint and restrictive intervention “(1) The Mental Health Act 1983 is amended as…24 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Ninth sitting)I thank the Minister for his comments. The cluttered and chaotic way in which we investigate these things is part of the problem, so I am glad to hear that there is a wider review…24 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Ninth sitting)My hon. Friend is absolutely right. This is about transparency and providing answers for the families of patients when the very worst happens. Independence has allowed…24 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Ninth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. The new clause seeks to ensure that if a patient dies while in detention under the Mental Health Act, an independent inquiry…24 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)The Minister mentioned the complex network of ways in which patients can give their feedback; perhaps the aim of the clause is to try to simplify that and, as my hon. Friend the…17 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Harris. I rise to speak in support of clauses 30 to 33. I echo many of the remarks of the gallant and learned hon. Member…17 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)It is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. I will speak briefly in support of clause 20 and comment on some of the issues surrounding new clause 5. Clause 20…12 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)On the point about training in the round for NHS staff, or any staff dealing with someone in crisis, might it be about taking a more contextual safeguarding approach that relates…10 Jun 2025HANSARDLocal Authority Funding13. What steps her Department is taking to help ensure that councils are financially stable.09 Jun 2025HANSARDLocal Authority FundingDespite an increase in council tax of 27% since 2022, £136 million in exceptional financial support this year and brutal cuts to services, Croydon council’s finances remain…09 Jun 2025HANSARDRegional GrowthI welcome this Government’s funded commitment to making every community across this country better off after the failed promises of the previous Government. I represent an outer…04 Jun 2025HANSARD Youth ServicesI understand that MSP colleagues are considering bringing in a youth Act in Scotland, which is quite innovative, and perhaps we should try to emulate some of its provisions. With…15 May 2025HANSARD Youth ServicesI thank the Minister for her response. It is amazing to hear about the extra funding going in, and the Government’s approach to ensuring a long-term sustainable future for our…15 May 2025