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282 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of Privilegesrose—28 Apr 2026HANSARD Driver and Vehicle Licensing AgencyMy hon. Friend is making a passionate speech. There is a real danger, given that delays are having such an impact on our constituents, that they and others will be led to not…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI am proud today to celebrate Warwickshire day with colleagues from across this House, and I thank the Speaker’s Office for arranging an event this morning. It was a real honour…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023I thank the Minister for giving way. I pay tribute to the work of the hon. Member for Harrow East (Bob Blackman) and the organisations he mentioned. I, too, hear stories in my…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Driver and Vehicle Licensing AgencyMy apologies. I think when most of our constituents think of the DVLA and the DVSA, they think of them as one and the same, but thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for correcting me…23 Apr 2026HANSARDAllied Health ProfessionalsI do not think that anyone could have better described the importance of AHPs than my hon. Friend the Member for North Durham (Luke Akehurst). I pay tribute to my hon. Friend the…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Driver and Vehicle Licensing AgencyIn the west midlands, the average waiting time for a driving test is 22 weeks—nearly six months, up from 12 weeks in October 2022. That often means that young people are unable to…23 Apr 2026HANSARDHousing, Communities and Local Government CommitteeI thank my hon. Friend for her tireless work in this area and for her fantastic stewardship of the Select Committee. The report is harrowing to read. Such reports cannot be…23 Apr 2026HANSARDCivil Service Pension SchemeHappy Warwickshire day, Mr Speaker, and happy St George’s day. My constituent Jillian dedicated her life to public service for 34 years before retiring. She is owed more than…23 Apr 2026HANSARDCivil Service Pension Scheme4. What recent steps his Department has taken to help tackle issues impacting the civil service pension scheme.23 Apr 2026HANSARD Osteoporosis and Bone HealthAs someone who is taking medication to ward off the progression of osteoporosis, I was delighted to welcome Bedford’s new state-of-the-art physical activity hub, which will help…22 Apr 2026HANSARD Osteoporosis and Bone HealthI thank my hon. Friend for securing this important debate. I was diagnosed with pre-osteoporosis when I suffered a minor injury from playing tennis, so for the last eight years I…22 Apr 2026HANSARD Mountain RescueI join my hon. Friend in paying tribute to the many hundreds and thousands of volunteers up and down this country, some of whom I will be meeting again this weekend on Sunday as I…22 Apr 2026HANSARD Pension SchemesI welcome the statement from the Minister. The way that Capita has treated my constituents, such as Jill and the many others who have contacted my office, who have dedicated their…22 Apr 2026HANSARDGovernment Procurement StrategyWill the Minister join me in congratulating Bedworth company Toye, Kenning and Spencer on its proud history of ribbon weaving and supplying ribbons for insignia and medals to the…22 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Fourth sitting)I thank the hon. Member for North Devon for tabling the amendment, and I have just a few things to say. Its impact would be to remove the voice of the victim from the process in…14 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Fourth sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Efford. I welcome the clauses we are considering. This Government were elected to renew the nation’s contract with those who…14 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI know that feeling safe is very important to my constituents in North Warwickshire and Bedworth, and that is why the Bill is so important for so many people. Today I am immensely…14 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillThese provisions are so important. The main thing that witnesses who came before the Women and Equalities Committee said, when talking about the impact of non-consensual intimate…14 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (First sitting)The hon. Gentleman is making a powerful argument; we can all relate to the specific problems that anyone faces when they move house, and that is far more likely for service…24 Mar 2026