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HANSARDGambling HarmsA report by the Gambling Commission released in November 2024 showed that the proportion of young people between the ages of 11 and 17 experiencing problem gambling increased by…03 Apr 2025HANSARD Children in Temporary Accommodation: EnglandI thank my hon. Friend and Chair of the Select Committee, of which I am a member, for presenting the report. We heard compelling evidence during the inquiry. Does she agree that…03 Apr 2025HANSARDGambling Harms11. What steps her Department is taking to reduce gambling harms.03 Apr 2025HANSARD Conflict in GazaI think we have all been shocked and horrified to see the escalation in Gaza over the past few days. I thank the Foreign Secretary for his words today. What work is he doing with…20 Mar 2025HANSARDKnife Crime: Children and Young PeopleI completely agree with my hon. Friend. We must support our young men. The start of that journey is to tackle the toxic and concerning material found online. We must ensure that…20 Mar 2025HANSARDKnife Crime: Children and Young PeopleI thank the hon. Member for Huntingdon (Ben Obese-Jecty) for bringing this debate to the House, and I commend colleagues for their powerful speeches. It is clear that there is an…20 Mar 2025HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy hon. Friend is making an incredibly powerful speech. Does she agree with me and with my hon. Friend the Member for Clapham and Brixton Hill (Bell Ribeiro-Addy) that health…06 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseAcross the House this week we have heard about the vital contribution that our armed forces make, and the dedication they show to this country. However, sometimes the experiences…06 Mar 2025HANSARDInternational Women’s DayIt is a pleasure to speak in this International Women’s Day debate as the first female MP for Gillingham and Rainham. I am surrounded by so many hard-working and driven women from…06 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsMedway Maritime hospital in my constituency of Gillingham and Rainham has today received a concerning Care Quality Commission report, following an inspection of the emergency…05 Mar 2025HANSARDUkraineThe Prime Minister rightly reaffirms our commitment to our national security. While it is regrettable that foreign aid and the soft power that goes with it will, for a time, see a…03 Mar 2025HANSARDFinance BillOn that point, will the hon. Gentleman give way?03 Mar 2025HANSARDSocial Media Use: Minimum AgeIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. I am grateful to have the opportunity to speak in this debate, because the safety of young people online is possibly…24 Feb 2025HANSARDSocial Media Use: Minimum AgeDoes my hon. and learned Friend agree, given where we are with social media today, that legislation just has not kept up with the pace of change? We are far behind in being able…24 Feb 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ4. I recently visited MidKent college, which serves my constituency of Gillingham and Rainham. It teaches valuable construction skills to young people, but I have been informed…15 Jan 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillI join colleagues from across the House in saying that I was proud to serve on the Public Bill Committee. For too long, tenants in my constituency of Gillingham and Rainham have…14 Jan 2025HANSARDCommunity Ownership of Local Assets14. What steps her Department is taking to support community ownership of local assets.02 Dec 2024HANSARDCommunity Ownership of Local AssetsI recently met the friends of the Flying Saucer pub, a community group in my constituency who are working to bring this asset of community value back into local hands. Will the…02 Dec 2024HANSARDRenters' Rights Bill (Second sitting)Q I have a question about the wider implications of the Bill and the impact on local authorities. For example, it would be helpful to understand whether you feel the abolishment…22 Oct 2024HANSARD Renters’ Rights BillI will be brief, Madam Deputy Speaker. Does the hon. Member recognise that a number properties are taken out of the private rented sector to be used as temporary accommodation…09 Oct 2024