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HANSARDWheelchair Provision: Independent Review BodyAlongside the postcode lottery my hon. Friend outlines, the impact on young people accessing education has huge implications. Not being able to view that data also impacts our…21 Apr 2026HANSARDSchools White Paper: Every Child Achieving and ThrivingI declare an interest: I chair the all-party parliamentary group on SEND, and my partner is training to be a teacher. I thank the Front Benchers for the way in which they have…23 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.10 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI welcome the Secretary of State’s leadership in restoring momentum on net zero. Will he outline how the Government’s energy and climate strategies will be underpinned by clear…10 Feb 2026HANSARD Local Power PlanThe shadow Minister, the hon. Member for Mid Buckinghamshire (Greg Smith), would do well to remember the measly £60 million that the previous Government spent on community…10 Feb 2026HANSARDCommonhold and Leasehold ReformI thank the Minister for his statement; the measures will radically improve the system. He will be aware that over 170 houses in my constituency have had their freeholds purchased…27 Jan 2026HANSARD ADHD DiagnosisIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Vaz. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Sefton Central (Bill Esterson) for securing this debate and for raising awareness of…20 Jan 2026HANSARD ADHD DiagnosisAbsolutely. Just to go back to myself again, in a very ADHD way, I did art and drama alongside sciences. I became a scientist before I came here, but without the art and drama I…20 Jan 2026HANSARD ADHD DiagnosisThe review highlighted the lack of cross-Government working, so I wonder whether, for example, Access to Work could be looked at. Self-employed people currently have to wait six…20 Jan 2026HANSARDDraft Public Order Act 2023 (Interference With Use or Operation of Key National Infrastructure) Regulations 2025It is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Sir Alec. I have to say, I was a tiny bit anxious about speaking on this issue today, because of the risk of being painted a…17 Dec 2025HANSARDDraft Public Order Act 2023 (Interference With Use or Operation of Key National Infrastructure) Regulations 2025Given that many of these institutions are universities with licences, and hundreds of scientists and labs work under the 135 licences that the Minister has described, many of…17 Dec 2025HANSARD No Recourse to Public Funds: HomelessnessThat is a very timely intervention, as we consider our aims to reduce violence against women and girls. As we know, many women are trafficked and suffer sexual abuse and sexual…16 Dec 2025HANSARDPlanning ReformI thank the Minister for his statement. I am very pleased, as I know my constituents will be, to hear about the swift bricks. Ours is a city of nature lovers, and I know that…16 Dec 2025HANSARD No Recourse to Public Funds: HomelessnessI wonder if the Minister wants to make particular comment about violence against women and girls and the impact of the NRPF condition.16 Dec 2025HANSARD No Recourse to Public Funds: HomelessnessI beg to move, That this House has considered No Recourse to Public Funds and homelessness. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Murrison. I point hon. Members to my…16 Dec 2025HANSARD No Recourse to Public Funds: HomelessnessYes, I think that that is a very valuable solution. It is one that we discussed in the last debate we had on children. This is an issue that affects children profoundly;…16 Dec 2025HANSARD No Recourse to Public Funds: HomelessnessYes, it is more challenging to provide support in rural areas, but there is also huge pressure on cities as well. As I mentioned earlier, the financial burden that falls on…16 Dec 2025HANSARDChild Poverty StrategyI congratulate the Secretary of State on her statement. Following my debate in June, I welcome the recognition of children with no recourse to public funds as part of the…08 Dec 2025HANSARDG20 and UkraineI thank the Prime Minister for his statement and actions. If we achieve peace, as we all hope, the efforts to rebuild Ukraine cannot be only about infrastructure. They also have…25 Nov 2025HANSARD COP30I thank the Secretary of State for his clear leadership, which is in stark contrast to the shadow Secretary of State. I was dismayed to hear her comments, which offered a complete…25 Nov 2025