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HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Secretary of State will know that e-bikes do not require insurance, but we are seeing some pedestrians suffer catastrophic injuries due to the additional weight of these bikes…16 Jul 2026HANSARD British SteelBritain’s steel industry is not competitive, because of high energy costs and excessive red tape, but instead of addressing the root causes, this Labour Government revert back to…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI recently invited residents to vote for their favourite local businesses in my constituency. Will the Leader of the House join me in congratulating MLP Wealth Management in…16 Jul 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ11. Coughlan’s Bakery, which was founded in 1937, has announced the closure of all its stores, five of which are in my Reigate constituency. The reasons given by Sean Coughlan…08 Jul 2026HANSARDNHS Corridor CareI thank the hon. Member for Tooting (Dr Allin-Khan) for securing the debate. This is a really important topic, and I do not think there has been enough focus on it in the last few…08 Jul 2026HANSARDPrisoner Early ReleaseI would expect the Minister to know the numbers, and this question has been asked many times, so I am going to give him another attempt: how many rapists and sexual offenders will…29 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble Address: Government Response12. What recent progress he has made on implementing the Humble Address agreed by this House on 4 February 2026.25 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble Address: Government ResponseI thank the right hon. Gentleman for that answer. Can he explain why his Department was apparently willing to appoint Mandelson as ambassador, and provide him with access to…25 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Conversion Practices BillI am concerned about the Bill’s impact on families, which the Minister has touched upon, and I am worried that positive, healthy interactions within a family could potentially…25 Jun 2026HANSARD Puberty BlockersI frankly cannot believe that we are here again. When the Pathways clinical trial was paused earlier this year, I felt that there had finally been— [ Interruption. ]23 Jun 2026HANSARD Puberty BlockersYesterday, even the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care conceded—the second one to do so—that he is “uneasy” and even “uncomfortable”. I suggest that his discomfort is…23 Jun 2026HANSARD Puberty BlockersI am not saying that it is a negative thing; I am trying to explain why we have seen an increase in the numbers of young people with gender dysphoria. I am stating facts; we were…23 Jun 2026HANSARD Puberty BlockersI completely agree with my hon. Friend; a child of this age cannot possibly consent to the life-changing, irreversible changes that come from puberty blockers. We need to remember…23 Jun 2026HANSARD Puberty BlockersI thank the hon. Member for that excellent question. I obviously always respect and listen to different clinicians, but what is happening with this debate is that one set of…23 Jun 2026HANSARD Puberty BlockersI thank the hon. Lady for giving an eloquent speech. It is really important that we are very responsible in the way we talk about suicide, and I would like to point out that…23 Jun 2026HANSARD Puberty BlockersThe Cass review also suggested a clinical trial for cross-sex hormones. On that basis, will the Government launch a clinical trial on cross-sex hormones as well?23 Jun 2026HANSARDPathways Study: Puberty SuppressionI thank the Secretary of State for his statement. No child put on puberty blockers at the earliest stage of puberty and whose natural puberty is permanently blocked will ever have…22 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Media Ban for Under-16sI really welcome this restriction on social media for children. As a mother, I am grateful for it, and I am grateful to everyone across the House who has pushed for it. As others…15 Jun 2026HANSARD Seasonal Hospitality Businesses in Coastal AreasIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stuart, and to be responding today on behalf of His Majesty’s Opposition. I begin by sincerely congratulating my hon. Friend…03 Jun 2026HANSARD Seasonal Hospitality Businesses in Coastal AreasI agree with the hon. Gentleman, as I often do. Hospitality businesses are valued employers, community anchors and, for many young people, the first step on the career ladder. I…03 Jun 2026