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HANSARD Energy PlanningI commend the Committee and my hon. Friend for their work. The report echoes what National Grid told me when I visited its operation in Hams Hall in my constituency. Does he agree…10 Jul 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseOn Tuesday Ukraine suffered its heaviest aerial attack, as more than 700,000 drones and 13 missiles struck cities around the country, and the BBC reported today that Russia…10 Jul 2025HANSARD LGBT Financial Recognition SchemeI thank the hon. Lady for securing this important debate. I am here today on behalf of my constituents in North Warwickshire and Bedworth, as well as friends of mine who have been…09 Jul 2025HANSARDWelfare ReformLast week, I spoke to one of my constituents, Mike, a disabled person who speaks on behalf of many disabled constituents across Warwickshire. He is really pleased that he will…30 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseYesterday’s resignation of the Reform leader of Warwickshire county council and his replacement with an 18-year-old will be of real concern to my constituents. We desperately need…26 Jun 2025HANSARDHaemochromatosis ScreeningI am a member of the all-party parliamentary group on genetic haemochromatosis, and my constituent Lorraine asked me to attend the debate. She suffers from the disease, and has…25 Jun 2025HANSARD War MemorialsWhat a pleasure it is to serve under your chairmanship for the first time, Mr Stuart. In my constituency, Bedworth is rightly called the town that never forgets. On 21 September…24 Jun 2025HANSARD UK Modern Industrial StrategyThis morning, I visited Horiba Mira, which employs thousands of people across the west midlands. It was a privilege to visit with the Prime Minister, the Secretary of State and…23 Jun 2025HANSARD Pride MonthIn 1986, I went to my first ever Pride. It is hard to believe, but that was nearly 40 years ago. I remember being struck by how much of a celebration and a protest it was. I…23 Jun 2025HANSARD Pride MonthI just want to say how proud I am that my hon. Friend is here in this Chamber as an LGBT MP. Does he share my pride in everyone who is here taking part in the debate this evening?23 Jun 2025HANSARD Pride MonthIt is unfortunate that there are not more Conservative Members here this evening taking part in this debate. That speaks volumes. I welcome the hon. Lady’s warm words and the warm…23 Jun 2025HANSARD Pride MonthI want to take the time to pay tribute to the Minister for her unwavering support throughout what has been a very difficult year so far for LGBT people, and for the trailblazing…23 Jun 2025HANSARD Pride MonthI would like to put on record that I have never enjoyed a cigar, although I would dispute the fact that most lesbians do not enjoy tennis.23 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillWith the safeguards that have been put in the Bill, there will be a panel that looks at those issues and asks questions like, “Has your doctor persuaded you to do this?” Do we…20 Jun 2025HANSARDHS2 ResetMy constituents know more than most about the daily misery of HS2 construction, particularly in the villages of Water Orton and Kingsbury and the town of Coleshill, and they will…18 Jun 2025HANSARD Crime and Policing BillI thank my hon. Friend for supporting the new clause and for signing it, along with other Members. Does he agree that our hard-working delivery drivers in the freight and…18 Jun 2025HANSARD Crime and Policing BillOn 30 April 1999, three nail bombs went off in London, killing four and injuring 140. One of them exploded at Brick Lane, the hub of London’s Bengali community; one exploded in…18 Jun 2025HANSARDSchool-based NurseriesThe Conservatives let down working parents by not having a plan for their pledge. I am proud of how this Labour Government have delivered to provide working families with 15 hours…16 Jun 2025HANSARDSchool-based Nurseries11. What steps she is taking to expand school-based nurseries.16 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI begin by thanking my hon. Friend the Member for Spen Valley (Kim Leadbeater) who has exemplified the integrity and transparency that we need in public service. I will speak…13 Jun 2025