Contributions
852 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDTopical QuestionsThank you, Mr Speaker. I am sure that you and all Members of this House are hoping to get a holiday in at some point during this recess, so I wish you a hassle-free journey out…16 Jul 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsIn a number of cases in my constituency, male perpetrators of domestic abuse have used their partners’ immigration status as a tool to control and abuse them. Those women feel…13 Jul 2026HANSARDEuropean Entry and Exit SystemThe right hon. Member for Herne Bay and Sandwich (Sir Roger Gale) is quite right to highlight this challenge and the impact on Kent when these queues build up, and of course the…08 Jul 2026HANSARD Civil Service PensionsI thank the Minister for this statement. Time and again, our constituents have been failed by outsourced companies; it is not just Capita, and it is not just Government services.…06 Jul 2026HANSARDSEND Improvement Plans: Multi-academy TrustsSpecial needs specialists in schools in my constituency have raised with me their concerns about the shortage of educational psychologists. A mum of a profoundly disabled child,…22 Jun 2026HANSARDEast Midland Railway CollisionI endorse, as I know does everyone in this House, the comments by the Secretary of State and the shadow Secretary of State, the right hon. Member for Basildon and Billericay (Mr…22 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Media Ban for Under-16sIn the large group of 16 to 18-year-olds from schools in my constituency that I discussed a potential ban with, there was no consensus about whether there should be a ban, but…15 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsYesterday, the Transport Committee published the report on our inquiry into taxis and private hire licensing. Out-of-area working was a significant issue of concern in much of the…11 Jun 2026HANSARDRailways BillYes, of course I do, and much of what I am saying stems from the work with did for our report published in February 2025. It is entitled, “Access denied: rights versus reality in…10 Jun 2026HANSARDRailways BillI rise to speak to five amendments tabled in my name and those of other members of the Transport Committee, and other Members of the House. They focus on two issues—the long-term…10 Jun 2026HANSARDRailways BillThe right hon. Member’s description of Katrina’s needs speak not only for her needs but for those of so many people. He described Katrina’s specific physical needs and need to…10 Jun 2026HANSARD High Speed 2 ResetI thank the Secretary of State for being honest with the House and for grasping the nub of the problem. We should not need the publication of the Lovegrove report or today’s…19 May 2026HANSARDBacking Business to Create Economic GrowthAs Chair of the Transport Committee, my remarks on the Gracious Speech will focus mainly on transport; if there is time, I plan to touch on some of the other areas where the…18 May 2026HANSARDBacking Business to Create Economic GrowthI very much welcome the work that the Minister for Roads has done on the proposed changes. I welcome the commitment to replace a patchwork of outdated rules with a single…18 May 2026HANSARDBacking Business to Create Economic GrowthAs a fellow Committee Chair, does my hon. Friend agree that the Government could reconsider their relationship with Select Committees and provide more opportunities for…18 May 2026HANSARDBacking Business to Create Economic GrowthThe hon. Member is absolutely right. I am well aware of the concerns of drivers up and down the country, which are not about the improved licensing that the Government are talking…18 May 2026HANSARDWest Bank: Illegal Settlements3. What diplomatic steps her Department is taking to help prevent the expansion of illegal settlements in the west bank.21 Apr 2026HANSARDWest Bank: Illegal SettlementsDoes the Foreign Secretary agree that a full ban on all forms of trade and economic activity with those illegal settlements it long overdue, so that UK businesses, the public…21 Apr 2026HANSARDInfected Blood Compensation SchemeI really welcome the statement from the Minister, along with the changes and improvements that the Government are making to the scheme, but for many people infected by HIV in the…14 Apr 2026HANSARDRoad SafetyFor HGV drivers, the ability to stop and rest is essential to our road safety, yet HGV drivers and freight sector representatives recently told my Committee that the long-known…26 Mar 2026