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HANSARDCoastal Communities: Isolation and Hidden DeprivationThe hon. Member, my neighbour, is correct. He will not be surprised to know that I have already raised the issue at least once, if not several times, with the potential incoming…14 Jul 2026HANSARDCoastal Communities: Isolation and Hidden DeprivationI beg to move, That this House has considered isolation and hidden deprivation in coastal communities. What a stupendous pleasure it is to serve under your incredible chairship,…14 Jul 2026HANSARDCoastal Communities: Isolation and Hidden DeprivationI agree entirely that we are almost reliant on community groups in coastal and island communities. There is a danger that such provision no longer exists when funding dries up. We…14 Jul 2026HANSARDCoastal Communities: Isolation and Hidden DeprivationI thank the Minister for her response, and echo the points made by colleagues from across the House. I sincerely thank Members for attending and contributing to the debate. I also…14 Jul 2026HANSARDSocial Media: Dangerous Content4. What steps she is taking to help remove dangerous content from social media platforms.01 Jul 2026HANSARDSocial Media: Dangerous ContentI warmly welcome the Government’s plans to ban social media for under-16s. However, when it comes to content promoting eating disorders, the risks do not simply disappear at 16.…01 Jul 2026HANSARD Puberty BlockersI must confess that Opposition days are beginning to feel a little bit like groundhog day. A party that largely sat on its hands during some of the most significant and difficult…23 Jun 2026HANSARD Puberty BlockersI will not, I am afraid—I did warn you, although I do like the hon. Gentleman very much.23 Jun 2026HANSARD Puberty BlockersNot enough to give way. If we cannot trust Dr Hilary Cass, the author of a report that the Conservative party itself has endorsed, when she says she is “absolutely convinced that…23 Jun 2026HANSARD Isle of Wight Dementia Patients: Discharge to Mainland Care HomesI am grateful to have secured my first Adjournment debate as an MP on an issue that has resonated so deeply with many residents across the Isle of Wight, whether they are directly…16 Jun 2026HANSARD Isle of Wight Dementia Patients: Discharge to Mainland Care HomesI thank my hon. Friend for that timely intervention. Before I get into the deeply troubling accounts that have been brought to me, I pay tribute to Maggie Bennett and her team who…16 Jun 2026HANSARD Isle of Wight Dementia Patients: Discharge to Mainland Care HomesI could not agree more; a national dementia strategy is of the utmost importance. As I will go on to say, we currently have a situation where people are being moved away from home…16 Jun 2026HANSARD Family Justice System: Domestic Abuse and SafeguardingDoes the hon. Member agree that perpetrators should not be rewarded through the court process with reduced sentences when they change their plea to guilty at the last minute? It…21 May 2026HANSARDFamily Court: Harassment of Domestic Abuse VictimsWhile I welcome the steps the Department has already taken to prevent perpetrators of domestic abuse from using the family courts to continue coercive control, will the Minister…19 May 2026HANSARDFamily Court: Harassment of Domestic Abuse Victims5. What steps his Department is taking to help prevent people convicted of domestic abuse from using family court proceedings to harass their victims.19 May 2026HANSARDSexual Assault Survivors: Isle of Wight1. What assessment she has made with Cabinet colleagues of the adequacy of support available to survivors of sexual assault on the Isle of Wight.29 Apr 2026HANSARDSexual Assault Survivors: Isle of WightI thank the Minister for her answer. On the Isle of Wight, the absence of a sexual assault referral centre means that survivors of rape and sexual assault are often required to…29 Apr 2026HANSARDCross-departmental Working21. What steps his Department is taking to improve cross-departmental working.23 Apr 2026HANSARDCross-departmental WorkingHappy St George’s day, Mr Speaker. My right hon. Friend may have heard me say what a fantastic place the Isle of Wight is to live, work and learn. Does he agree that our island is…23 Apr 2026HANSARDInterpol: Red Notices2. What discussions she has had with international counterparts on the adequacy of safeguards governing Interpol red notices issued in respect of British citizens.21 Apr 2026