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HANSARD Business of the HouseEndometriosis makes life a misery for many women and girls. Far too many are left waiting for diagnosis and treatment, and often they are left without clear communication on their…16 Jul 2026HANSARDSir David Amess Summer AdjournmentIt is a pleasure to contribute to this debate in memory of Sir David Amess. Sir David, as we have heard, was a tireless advocate for his Southend constituency, so I felt it was…16 Jul 2026HANSARDEngagementsRuth Ellis was the last woman to be executed in this country. Her case serves as a haunting reminder of a time when our justice system ignored the realities of domestic abuse and…08 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt is encouraging to hear that SMEs will benefit from greater access to Government procurement routes. Can the Minister set out which kind of sectors in particular they think will…25 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseYoung people in Colchester will benefit from their new youth hub, which is one of 14 set up across Essex. Will the Leader of the House make time for a debate on the early impact…25 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillIn my constituency, nearly 1,000 homes have been brought back into public ownership with the creation of the defence housing service. Does my hon. Friend agree that new clause 13,…02 Jun 2026HANSARD Youth JusticeI welcome this statement and the White Paper. What steps is the Secretary of State taking to ensure that programmes such as turnaround are felt in constituencies such as mine in…18 May 2026HANSARDEngagementsAs this parliamentary Session draws to a close, it seems like a good moment to reflect on the legislation passed since the general election—not all of it, of course. Many of us…29 Apr 2026HANSARDVictims and Courts BillThe Victims and Courts Bill is part of the Government’s wider reforms of our justice system that will, in the round, better protect victims and improve their access to justice, as…25 Mar 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (First sitting)Would the hon. Gentleman agree that due regard is a long-established legal concept that lots of public bodies already understand? It is already routinely applied in practice, and…24 Mar 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (First sitting)I cannot help noting that the poor performance of SEN services in Essex is largely down to Conservative-run Essex county council, whose arrangement the right hon. Member and I…24 Mar 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Second sitting)I completely agree with everything the hon. Member says about the need for robust mental and physical health support for veterans, and I bow to his personal experience on the…24 Mar 2026HANSARDNational Listing Framework1. What progress his Department has made on creating a national listing framework.17 Mar 2026HANSARDNational Listing FrameworkHow will the new listing framework help to fast-track prosecutions for rape and serious sexual offences? What other measures is the Secretary of State introducing or supporting to…17 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals BillWould the hon. Member agree that legal judgment by peers or equals can include legal judgment by magistrates, and that indeed there is no ancient right to jury trial? To say so is…10 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals Billrose—10 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals BillWill the hon. Lady give way?10 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals BillWill the right hon. and learned Gentleman give way?10 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals BillWill he give way?10 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals BillWe could think of this exchange as Cox v. Cox. The right hon. and learned Gentleman mentions legal history. I have more than a passing interest in that and am minded to think of…10 Mar 2026