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HANSARD Mountain RescueThe hon. Member makes a very good point; we do not have lowland rescue in Bolton, but I do not see why not. Those volunteers are also hard-working and deserve similar support when…22 Apr 2026HANSARD Mountain RescueThe hon. Member makes an excellent point about mental health support for volunteers, and I will come to that shortly. Volunteers are giving up their time to keep others safe. Our…22 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsBusinesses in my constituency including trailer manufacturer Indespension are labouring under a mountain of repetitive, costly and unnecessary paperwork because the last…21 Apr 2026HANSARDSecurity VettingWhen Sir Olly Robbins came before the Foreign Affairs Committee on 3 November last year, he was asked by my hon. Friend the Member for Liverpool Walton (Dan Carden) whether, in…20 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThere are almost 26,000 unpaid carers in Bolton, providing vital support to individuals across the borough who would otherwise struggle to manage. Will the Leader of the House…16 Apr 2026HANSARD North Atlantic Submarine ActivityBuilding on the remarks of my hon. Friend the Member for Widnes and Halewood (Derek Twigg), I commend my hon. and gallant Friend on his statement and encourage him to do all he…13 Apr 2026HANSARDSEND Provision and ReformWill my hon. Friend join me in welcoming the £4.8 million of extra investment that this Government have put in to support SEND adaptations in Bolton, but also acknowledge the…13 Apr 2026HANSARDNational Savings & InvestmentsI have very fond memories of the National Savings & Investment savings account that I held as a child—I regularly paid money into it at Little Lever post office. I understand how…26 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIn Bolton West, my constituents are concerned that proposed funding for a section of link road called Park Avenue has been trumpeted as unlocking a further 4,000 homes near…26 Mar 2026HANSARDForeign Financial Influence and Interference: UK PoliticsAs an individual who has dedicated my life to tackling corruption in all its forms and as the chair of the all-party parliamentary group on anti-corruption and responsible tax, I…25 Mar 2026HANSARDRoyal Mail: Universal Service ObligationI thank the Minister for his constructive engagement with me over the past few weeks on Royal Mail’s poor services in my Bolton West constituency. I know that he shares my utter…11 Mar 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillI will speak to new clause 4 in particular, and to the wider issue of tax dodging and enforcement in this country. I make these remarks as chair of the all-party parliamentary…11 Mar 2026HANSARD Representation of the People BillMy hon. Friend makes an excellent point about shell companies. Does she agree that it was really concerning that so many loopholes were left open by the previous Government, who…02 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseLocal journalism is the lifeblood of our democracy, but the defamation laws in this country make it difficult for investigative media outfits—like The Londoner , The Manchester…12 Feb 2026HANSARDRussian Influence on UK Politics and DemocracyThe hon. Lady is making a good point about foreign interference and money in politics. Could she confirm today whether she has submitted her thoughts to the Rycroft review, which…09 Feb 2026HANSARDRussian Influence on UK Politics and DemocracyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Pritchard. I declare an interest as an officer of the all-party parliamentary group on Russia and democracy, and as chair of the…09 Feb 2026HANSARDTown and City Centre SafetyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd. Let me start by thanking Westhoughton South councillor John McHugh for his campaigning for measures to tackle…03 Feb 2026HANSARDUkraine: Non-recognition of Russian-occupied TerritoriesUkrainian language education has been banned, cultural heritage sites have been destroyed and children have been transferred to Russia under the guise of evacuation, as has been…29 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI was recently contacted by one of my constituents regarding a four-month delay to her daughter’s provisional driving licence application, relating to her type 1 diabetes…29 Jan 2026HANSARDCost of Living: Support for FamiliesAlmost 4,000 people with jobs in my Bolton West constituency still need universal credit to cope with the cost of living. Heating, water and food bills have been stubbornly high.…26 Jan 2026