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HANSARDYoung JobseekersWhether through the apprenticeship programme run by fantastic businesses such as Byworth Boilers in Keighley or training programmes run by Keighley College, my constituency has no…13 Dec 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseOvernight I have been contacted by many businesses in my constituency that are deeply concerned about how the sudden switch to working from home will affect both productivity and…09 Dec 2021HANSARDDelivering Justice for VictimsAs my hon. Friend will be well aware, child sexual exploitation is, sadly, an undeniable problem in my constituency. So I am very pleased that the Government are launching this…09 Dec 2021HANSARDRail Investment and Integrated Rail PlanThe hon. Lady mentions electrification, but does she recognise that in 13 years of Labour Government, they only electrified 63 miles, which is the equivalent of 4.8 miles a year?08 Dec 2021HANSARD Rail Investment and Integrated Rail PlanI was pleased to sign a joint letter to the rail Minister with the hon. Lady, the hon. Member for Bradford South (Judith Cummins) and my hon. Friend the Member for Shipley (Philip…08 Dec 2021HANSARD Rail Investment and Integrated Rail PlanI always welcome the opportunity to discuss improvements to our rail system on behalf of my constituents in Keighley and Ilkley. First, I welcome the work of this Conservative…08 Dec 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. Last month, I hosted a mental health forum in my constituency, which was attended by local headteachers, including Jon Skurr of Carlton Keighley and Carly Purnell of Ilkley…06 Dec 2021HANSARDTen-Year Drugs StrategyDrug dealing, unfortunately, happens under everybody’s nose in Keighley, which is why I am so delighted that the Government are delivering this plan. It was only a couple of…06 Dec 2021HANSARD Integrated Rail Plan: North and MidlandsThe creation of economic prosperity across Keighley and the whole Bradford district is something I care deeply about, and it is linked to the creation of better transport…18 Nov 2021HANSARDPoppy AppealOver the past couple of weeks, people across Keighley and Ilkley have been working hard to raise funds for our veterans through the poppy appeal, including Jackie McGinnis and her…15 Nov 2021HANSARDPoppy Appeal11. What steps his Department is taking to (a) support and (b) promote the poppy appeal.15 Nov 2021HANSARDRoad Traffic Offences: Fatal CollisionsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Rosindell. I congratulate the hon. Member for Neath (Christina Rees) on securing this debate on behalf of the Petitions…15 Nov 2021HANSARD Water Companies: Sewage DischargeIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Paisley. I thank the hon. Member for Gower (Tonia Antoniazzi) for securing, on behalf of the Petitions Committee, this really…15 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe main reason for my call for a Rotherham-style inquiry into child sexual exploitation in the Bradford district is to bring justice to the victims of these offences and help…09 Nov 2021HANSARD Racism in CricketYorkshire county cricket club is supposed to represent each and every person of our great county, but these reports show that it has failed our entire Yorkshire community and the…09 Nov 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill (First sitting)I am also from a farming family.09 Nov 2021HANSARDFireworks: Sale and UseIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Carshalton and Wallington (Elliot Colburn) for securing this important debate.…08 Nov 2021HANSARDFireworks: Sale and UseDo not the examples given in today’s debate, including the yobs and hooligans in Keighley who fired fireworks at Keighley fire brigade only last week, demonstrate that fireworks…08 Nov 2021HANSARDHospital Building ProgrammeWill the Minister give way?03 Nov 2021HANSARDHospital Building ProgrammeCan the Minister clarify how the final eight will be decided and will structural risk profile be a key consideration?03 Nov 2021