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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 2026HANSARD 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 2026HANSARDTopical 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 2026HANSARDTopical 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 2026HANSARDTopical 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 2026HANSARDPride 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 2026HANSARDTopical 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 2026HANSARDPride 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 2026HANSARDTopical 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 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 2026HANSARDPride 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 2026HANSARD Coastal Communities: Government SupportI thank my hon. Friend for raising an important point. Sadly, over the past decade or so children have become less likely to have swimming lessons, and the consequences have been…01 Jun 2026HANSARD Coastal Communities: Government SupportI thank my hon. Friend for raising that important point. Community cohesion is an important aspect of how we allocate money through MHCLG, but I recognise that it is not the only…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 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 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 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 2026HANSARDDraft Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements (Amendment) Regulations 2026An additional pressure has just entered the room. Why and what changes are needed? Over time, it has become clear that parts of the current framework are not working as well as…15 Apr 2026HANSARDDraft Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements (Amendment) Regulations 2026I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements (Amendment) Regulations 2026. I cannot tell you, Mr Twigg, how very…15 Apr 2026