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HANSARDTopical QuestionsGiven the creation of “No. 10 North”, much of Westminster and Whitehall may soon be experiencing the delights of the west coast main line for themselves, so I expect further…16 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.16 Jul 2026HANSARDCoastal Communities: Isolation and Hidden DeprivationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Alec. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Isle of Wight West (Richard Quigley) on securing this debate. I represent…14 Jul 2026HANSARDHigh Streets Organised Crime UnitThe criminals on the high street move quickly, but the Government response has tended to be too slow over many years. When will the current pilots finish, how will success be…13 Jul 2026HANSARDHigh Streets Organised Crime Unit7. What assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of the high streets organised crime unit.13 Jul 2026HANSARDHeart Disease and Stroke: Premature DeathsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dame Siobhain. I congratulate my near-neighbour and hon. Friend the Member for South Ribble (Mr Foster) on securing this important…02 Jul 2026HANSARDHeart Disease and Stroke: Premature DeathsIt will have been very important to place that on the record once the right hon. Gentleman gets home this evening, I imagine. The Government’s aim to reduce premature deaths from…02 Jul 2026HANSARDHigh Street Regeneration and Unlawful StorefrontsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Vaz. Our local high streets are the beating heart of our towns and our country, but they have faced profound challenges in…30 Jun 2026HANSARD Lifelong Learning: “University of the Air” White PaperDefinitely. If anything, it is even more important in 2026, with all the challenges we see around us. As I said, we should be honest about the challenges. Despite the success of…16 Jun 2026HANSARD Lifelong Learning: “University of the Air” White PaperI beg to move, That this House has considered the impact of the University of the Air White Paper on lifelong learning opportunities. It is a pleasure to serve under your…16 Jun 2026HANSARD Lifelong Learning: “University of the Air” White PaperI agree entirely, and will make similar points later in my speech. The hon. Gentleman and I are very much on the same page.16 Jun 2026HANSARD Lifelong Learning: “University of the Air” White PaperFunding is a huge issue here. The modular basis for the Open University has been a real boon to people who find themselves unable, for whatever reason, to study in a traditional…16 Jun 2026HANSARD Lifelong Learning: “University of the Air” White PaperI am more than happy to commend Baroness Jennie Lee, and I am more than happy to celebrate the success of my hon. Friend and of the countless thousands of others who have studied…16 Jun 2026HANSARD Lifelong Learning: “University of the Air” White PaperFirst, I pay tribute to you, Sir Desmond, for your exemplary chairmanship, Sir Desmond. I also thank Members from across the House for their valued contributions. With your…16 Jun 2026HANSARDVictims Code9. What progress his Department has made on a new victims code.19 May 2026HANSARDVictims CodeIn my constituency, an acknowledged victim of violent crime is being alleged to be contributorily negligent in the civil courts. That is retraumatising, and appears to be contrary…19 May 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. The shadow Secretary of State has recently claimed that the Government could save getting on for £2 billion from the welfare bill by bringing in face-to-face assessments. I…27 Apr 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ3. In contrast with the preoccupations of the Leader of the Opposition, my constituents are more concerned with the NHS and waiting lists. Thanks to this Government, across…22 Apr 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ9. I thank the Prime Minister for his words in relation to the horrific attack in my constituency, and for the work that the Government are doing as a result. The families…15 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT10. What more can the Government do to ensure that social enterprises delivering NHS services get the same support as internal NHS trusts, and play a bigger role in NHS reform?14 Apr 2026