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HANSARD National Maternity and Neonatal InvestigationOur APPG on birth trauma report in 2024 was the first in Parliament on that subject. We heard from more than 1,300 women and families. The report was titled, “Listen to Mums”. I…30 Jun 2026HANSARDNottingham Maternity and Neonatal ServicesIn the 25 months since Theo Clarke and I produced the first ever parliamentary report on birth trauma, and nearly four years since we discussed the East Kent Kirkup report in this…24 Jun 2026HANSARD Puberty BlockersLast autumn, on the announcement of the trial of puberty blockers on children, a cross-party coalition of Members and peers assembled who have serious concerns and are campaigning…23 Jun 2026HANSARDPathways Study: Puberty SuppressionThe Secretary of State mentioned following the advice of clinical experts, but has he sought any meetings with whistleblowers, former clinicians at the now closed Tavistock…22 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. Whitstable’s latest drought was a few weeks ago during a heatwave, leaving many residents and local businesses high and dry. South East Water tells me and my neighbours that…15 Jun 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ5. This week, Tom Kerridge and UKHospitality launched their “VAT’s the Problem” campaign, and yesterday my neighbour the right hon. Member for Herne Bay and Sandwich (Sir Roger…03 Jun 2026HANSARD South East Water: Disruption of SupplyI thank the Minister, who has been engaged on this issue for a long time—she talks to me and my neighbours, and I know she really cares. My neighbours and I spend far too much of…03 Jun 2026HANSARD “For Women Scotland” Court Ruling: First AnniversaryFor the very last time.14 Apr 2026HANSARD “For Women Scotland” Court Ruling: First AnniversaryIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Stringer. I thank the hon. Member for Upper Bann (Carla Lockhart) for securing this debate. We are so used to having small time…14 Apr 2026HANSARD “For Women Scotland” Court Ruling: First AnniversaryThank you for clearing that up, Mr Stringer. The hon. Gentleman makes some really good points. Sex Matters has been pointing out, especially in its new leaflet, that so many…14 Apr 2026HANSARD “For Women Scotland” Court Ruling: First AnniversaryAbsolutely. Of course, that is the hon. Member’s area of expertise. I know many health professionals who are incredibly frustrated at this simple twisting of facts, which should…14 Apr 2026HANSARD “For Women Scotland” Court Ruling: First AnniversaryThe hon. Member has a really good point. That lack of clarity is why we need the Government to explain fully what the EHRC is saying and how it pertains to the Equality Act. With…14 Apr 2026HANSARD “For Women Scotland” Court Ruling: First AnniversaryI think it is fairly obvious that the hon. Gentleman is a man, to be honest. I think the majority of the human race could tell that. If there is a much smaller person running in…14 Apr 2026HANSARD “For Women Scotland” Court Ruling: First AnniversaryThat is extraordinary, but we are talking about a country of 70 million-odd people, 51% of whom are women. The majority of people know what a man or a woman is. If one has a…14 Apr 2026HANSARD “For Women Scotland” Court Ruling: First AnniversaryThat is exactly right. We are not talking about gender identity. We are talking about the law as it adheres to biological men and women.14 Apr 2026HANSARD “For Women Scotland” Court Ruling: First AnniversaryThe hon. Member makes a good point. MPs on my side of the argument will certainly hear that time and time again from parents. There is a group called the Bayswater group whose…14 Apr 2026HANSARD “For Women Scotland” Court Ruling: First AnniversaryWill the hon. Member clarify, as the Liberal Democrats are opposed to what they see as the interpretation of the law—specifically the Equality Act 2010 —whether they propose a…14 Apr 2026HANSARDPuberty Blockers Clinical TrialIt is always a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Mundell. First, I should acknowledge that, having been steeped in this issue for many years, I know James Esses, the…23 Mar 2026HANSARDMeningitis OutbreakI thank the Secretary of State and his team for their engagement with this awful situation in Canterbury. As he can imagine, all in my constituency have been devastated by the…17 Mar 2026HANSARDEducation… Unfortunately, the Government’s funding announcement in their White Paper is just a drop in the ocean compared with what is needed to radically improve SEND services in east…16 Mar 2026