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HANSARD Stoma: Public Toilet ProvisionIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd. I begin by paying tribute to Members from across the House for the incredibly thoughtful and personal stories that they…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARD Stoma: Public Toilet ProvisionI absolutely take the point. There is a conversation to be had with the sector, local authorities and the Local Government Association about how we can best support local…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARD Stoma: Public Toilet ProvisionI absolutely take the point, but there is scope for us to consider how to do that without putting additional statutory burdens on local authorities. Ultimately, we want the same…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARD Stoma: Public Toilet ProvisionThat is exactly the point that I am making. I thank the hon. Lady for highlighting that very good example of what local leadership can deliver in the community. It is important…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARD Stoma: Public Toilet ProvisionAbsolutely. I am very happy to meet any campaigning organisation to discuss this important issue. I note that other hon. Members have also made that request. If charities would…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARD Stoma: Public Toilet ProvisionI welcome the hon. Gentleman’s contribution. Section 106 moneys are often thought about in terms of big infrastructure money, but for a very small amount of money we can make a…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDPride in Place Programme: Community Cohesion in AldershotThank you very much, Mr Speaker. I am delighted that Cherrywood in my hon. Friend’s constituency will receive up to £20 million over the next decade through the Government’s…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the hon. Member for raising that important issue. The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026 goes some way towards addressing it, but I highlight that the…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDPride in Place Programme: Community Cohesion in AldershotI commend my hon. Friend on her strong campaigning to secure investment for her area. She asked an important question about local people having a say over their areas—because they…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDTopical QuestionsThe cheer across the House is a second reminder for me of the importance of coastal communities; the first reminder came when I responded to the Adjournment debate in the week…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for raising that important issue. I will point to two things: first, later this year we will bring forward a high street strategy backed by at least £150…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDTopical QuestionsHaving served as a council leader, I know just how important community assets are, and I am happy to meet the hon. Member to discuss the matter further.15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDTopical QuestionsI join my hon. Friend in recognising the significant investment for his area. The Pride in Place programme, rolled out by the Government, is our commitment to devolution, and we…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDPride in Place: High Streets UpdateWe are nation of a thousand neighbourhoods, where our identity and sense of belonging all depend on what is around us. When the streets are clean and the high streets are…02 Jun 2026HANSARDHolocaust Memorial and Learning CentreIn February 2025, the Government published their response to the House of Lords Select Committee on the Holocaust Memorial Bill. In line with an undertaking given to the Select…02 Jun 2026HANSARD Coastal Communities: Government SupportI will make a little progress. Although short-term holiday lets can be hugely beneficial to local economies, the Government appreciate that their excessive concentration in some…01 Jun 2026HANSARD Coastal Communities: Government SupportI am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Poole (Neil Duncan-Jordan) for securing this important debate. I so appreciated the way that he spoke about the area he represents.…01 Jun 2026HANSARD Coastal Communities: Government SupportThat is a very important point. As my hon. Friend will know, education is a top priority for the Government, which is why we have seen record investment. I believe that coastal…01 Jun 2026HANSARD Coastal Communities: Government SupportMy hon. Friend makes a really important point. It is only my second week in this role, but I have already had passionate representations from my hon. Friend and other colleagues…01 Jun 2026HANSARD Coastal Communities: Government SupportI am always happy to have a cup of tea with colleagues, and especially my hon. Friend. I will turn to the important points made about holiday lets, which particularly impact…01 Jun 2026