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HANSARDInterpol: 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 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. The wage gap between the Isle of Wight and the rest of the UK— [Interruption.] I know that Conservative Members love the Isle of Wight, but they did nothing about it when they…11 Mar 2026HANSARD World Book DayMay I say what an incredible pleasure it is to serve under your superb chairship, Mrs Hobhouse? I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Dulwich and West Norwood (Helen Hayes) for…05 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ5. As the Prime Minister will have heard me say, the Isle of Wight is a fantastic place to live, work and learn, despite the Leader of the Opposition trying to give us to China.…11 Feb 2026HANSARDBusinesses: Cost of EnergyI know that the Department is working hard with the Department for Transport to decarbonise shipping, but the current system works against businesses. One of our ferry companies…10 Feb 2026HANSARDEating Disorders (Training)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to establish a requirement for persons providing certain public services to undertake training relating to eating disorders…10 Feb 2026HANSARDUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) BillListening to the shadow Secretary of State, the hon. Member for Faversham and Mid Kent (Helen Whately), is quite something—one would think that the recipients of this benefit were…03 Feb 2026HANSARDNaval Shipbuilding13. What steps he is taking to support naval shipbuilding.02 Feb 2026HANSARDNaval ShipbuildingWight Shipyard and Diverse Marine in my constituency do fantastic work and they thoroughly welcome the launch of the new dedicated unit to help ensure that small defence companies…02 Feb 2026HANSARD Digital Exploitation of Women and GirlsIt is a beyond fantastic pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Jardine. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Preston (Sir Mark Hendrick) for securing such an important and…27 Jan 2026HANSARDPIP Review: Cancer Patients2. If he will take steps to ensure that the Timms review of personal independence payment does not propose changes that would affect people undergoing cancer treatment.26 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI wish you a speedy recovery, Mr Speaker—as I understand it, the other fellow came off much worse. On the Isle of Wight, our NHS trust takes students who would otherwise have…26 Jan 2026HANSARDPIP Review: Cancer PatientsI thank the Minister for his response. Many cancer patients receiving PIP and universal credit were alarmed by proposals put forward last summer suggesting that individuals…26 Jan 2026HANSARDTackling Forced Labour Practices4. What steps she is taking with international partners to help tackle forced labour practices.20 Jan 2026HANSARDTackling Forced Labour PracticesI thank the Minister for his response. However, the UK’s Joint Committee on Human Rights has warned that without stronger action, we risk falling behind the EU and the US, and…20 Jan 2026HANSARD Gambling Harms: Children and Young PeopleWhat a fantastic pleasure it is to serve under your chairship, Ms Lewell. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Sittingbourne and Sheppey (Kevin McKenna) for securing this…15 Jan 2026HANSARD Therapeutic Play and Children’s HealthcareI thank my hon. Friend for securing this debate and for the important work that he and Starlight have done so far on this issue. Does he agree that ensuring there is effective…06 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. My constituent has expressed deep concern for his family and friends in Syria who belong to a minority ethnic group and he seeks reassurance. What steps is the Secretary of…02 Dec 2025HANSARD Women and Girls: Isle of WightIt will come as no great surprise to hear that the hon. Member and I agree on many things. Despite our opposition politically, as family MPs on the Isle of Wight we share many…02 Dec 2025HANSARD Women and Girls: Isle of WightI thank the hon. Member for raising an important point. The numbers he mentioned should certainly terrify us all. Someone going through 50 incidents of abuse before reporting it…02 Dec 2025