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HANSARD Youth ServicesI beg to move, That this House has considered the long-term funding of youth services. I thank the Backbench Business Committee for allowing time for this debate, Members for…15 May 2025HANSARD Youth ServicesMy hon. Friend is quite right: there has been a 73% decline in funding for youth services. I congratulate the organisation in his constituency on its centenary.15 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]I think we all appreciate the amendment, because we want to protect vulnerable women, children and anybody who is at risk of this sort of harm. Could we not look at doing…14 May 2025HANSARDHealth and Social Care ReformLast week, the Centre for Young Lives published a report on the state of mental health support for children and young people across England. It outlines that despite an ongoing…06 May 2025HANSARD Victory in Europe and Victory over Japan: 80th AnniversaryThe 80th anniversary of VE Day and VJ Day is a time for us to remember and honour those who fought to defend our freedoms, our values and our people. It is also a time to…06 May 2025HANSARDHealth and Social Care Reform6. What plans he has to reform NHS health and social care services.06 May 2025HANSARD Black Maternal Health Awareness WeekI thank my hon. Friend for securing this important debate. Given the complexities and interchangeable disparities that affect maternal health for black women, does she agree that…29 Apr 2025HANSARD Intellectual Property: Artificial IntelligenceIt is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Ms McVey. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Bury North (Mr Frith) for securing this important debate. I should declare that…23 Apr 2025HANSARD School-based Nursery Capital GrantsI welcome this Government’s continued commitment to breaking down barriers to opportunity, and I welcome the investment in the nurseries at Monks Orchard primary school and…02 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsA constituent has contacted me about the difficulty he is facing in trying to get what he is entitled to via the Windrush compensation scheme. Given that victims of the Windrush…31 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.31 Mar 2025HANSARD Croydon Area Remodelling Funding: Brighton MainlineI am grateful for the opportunity to raise this important issue in the House. At this time on a Monday night, Members may not find the prospect of discussing the Croydon area…31 Mar 2025HANSARD Croydon Area Remodelling Funding: Brighton MainlineI absolutely agree that once people get into the doom loop of thinking that the train is not going to arrive, they find other routes or stick to their cars. If we can improve rail…31 Mar 2025HANSARD Croydon Area Remodelling Funding: Brighton MainlineI agree with the hon. Gentleman: sustainable long-term funding is the only way for any area outside London to grow sustainably. In addition, CARS would see significant improvement…31 Mar 2025HANSARDPassenger Rail Performance16. What steps she is taking to improve passenger rail performance.27 Mar 2025HANSARDPassenger Rail PerformanceThe Croydon area remodelling scheme would upgrade East Croydon and Norwood Junction stations in my constituency and improve services across the Brighton main line and most of the…27 Mar 2025HANSARD Local Government Finances: LondonCouncils are at the coalface of politics and are leaders in delivery. From potholes to parks and parking, local councils deliver the things that we care about. For too long, our…26 Mar 2025HANSARD Local Government Finances: LondonOf course I agree. It is imperative that we solve this crisis. With overspends in children’s and social care services across London, seven London boroughs require exceptional…26 Mar 2025HANSARDKnife Crime: Children and Young PeopleDoes my hon. Friend agree that when we think about violence against women and girls, and role models for young men, we need a greater focus on protecting the future of our young…20 Mar 2025HANSARDKnife Crime: Children and Young PeopleI thank the hon. Member for Huntingdon (Ben Obese-Jecty) for securing this important debate. Knife crime among children and young people is a national emergency that should shame…20 Mar 2025