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HANSARD Hospitality SectorI entirely agree with my hon. Friend, and I thank him for his intervention. This Government are cleaning up the mess that the Conservative party made, fixing the foundations of…03 Sept 2025HANSARD Hospitality SectorOver recess, I had the pleasure of visiting more than 20 fantastic small businesses in my constituency during my small business summer roadshow. My aim was to promote these…03 Sept 2025HANSARDDefence SpendingThis Government’s commitment to spending 5% of GDP on national security will be transformational for Wales and for my constituency, where thousands are employed in the defence…16 Jul 2025HANSARDDefence Spending8. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of increases in defence spending on Wales.16 Jul 2025HANSARDUK-France Migration: Co-operationI applaud the shadow Home Secretary for his valiant attempt to sound outraged. Is not the truth that while the Conservatives picked fights on the world stage, the Government have…14 Jul 2025HANSARDRoad and Rail ProjectsI congratulate the Secretary of State on an ambitious but fully funded and deliverable plan to reconnect Britain. I welcome the commitment made to me by the Roads Minister last…08 Jul 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ8. I am proud to represent thousands of people working in the defence sector—ordinary people doing extraordinary jobs to keep our country safe—and I was delighted that the…02 Jul 2025HANSARD Armed Forces DayOn that point, there are many brave men and women in my constituency who are serving or who have served. I am proud of them and their families, and I thank them for their…26 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ2. Too many of my constituents are stuck in unsuitable housing, and after 14 years of inaction from the Conservatives, local families are being split up because there are not…18 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Support: SchoolsThe brilliant schools in my constituency know that good mental health is the foundation for pupils enjoying school, fulfilling their potential and getting ready for life. In…16 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Support: Schools21. What steps she is taking to improve mental health support in schools.16 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsLast year, the Secretary of State joined me on a visit to our vibrant high street in Pangbourne. I recently met the owner of one of those businesses, Nino’s, a fantastic trattoria…12 Jun 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillI thank the hon. Member for her contribution. I will come to my view on that amendment. Given that 85% of the world’s chalk streams are in England, it is right that we consider…09 Jun 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillI am pleased to support this important Bill and the Government amendments to it, which will deliver the housing, infrastructure and environmental protections that my constituents…09 Jun 2025HANSARDStrategic Defence ReviewI warmly welcome the Secretary of State’s confirmation that the Government will invest £15 billion in the nuclear warhead programme at the Atomic Weapons Establishment in my…02 Jun 2025HANSARD Adoption and Kinship PlacementsWe rightly hear about the many challenges that adopted children can face, but as a proud adoptive parent, I say we also need to remember the huge joy they bring to their families…20 May 2025HANSARD Recalled Offenders: Sentencing LimitsWill the Minister tell me whether I am correct that when we entered office, there were fewer than 100 spaces left in our prisons—a terrible failure from the Conservative party?…15 May 2025HANSARDA34 Slip Road Safety (East Ilsley and Beedon)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to provide for a review of the safety of the A34 slip roads at East Ilsley and Beedon; and to require the publication of…13 May 2025HANSARD Victory in Europe and Victory over Japan: 80th AnniversaryIn addition to the fantastic array of national events being held to mark VE Day and VJ Day, does the shadow Minister agree that we have some really fantastic community events in…06 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. Residents in Theale and across my constituency tell me time and again how hard it is to get a GP appointment, which causes distress and sometimes dangerous delays. Will the…06 May 2025