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HANSARD Online Safety BillMy hon. Friend has rightly prioritised the protection of children. He will recall that throughout the debate, a number of Members have asked the Government to consider the…17 Jan 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are seeing a sad increase in suicide rates across the country. In 2012, the then Government published a 10-year cross-Government suicide prevention plan. Earlier this year, the…06 Dec 2022HANSARD Online Safety BillMy hon. Friend may know that there are third-party technology companies—developers of this accredited technology, as he calls it—that do not have access to all the data that might…05 Dec 2022HANSARD Online Safety BillI think last year over 6,000 people died from suicide in the UK. Much of that, sadly, was encouraged by online content, as we saw from the recent coroner’s report into the tragic…05 Dec 2022HANSARD Autumn StatementThe Chancellor rightly talked about the importance of global headwinds—we have seen two 100-year events in just the last three years. I commend him on his autumn statement, which…17 Nov 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsOf all the issues that the Home Secretary has to deal with, few are more harrowing than child sexual abuse. The independent inquiry into child sexual abuse recently reported that…14 Nov 2022HANSARD Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse: Final ReportI welcome my right hon. Friend to his place. He will know that his role comes with huge responsibilities, especially for protecting children, which is why I welcome his statement…24 Oct 2022HANSARDTributes to Her Late Majesty The QueenIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Wallasey (Dame Angela Eagle). I am filled with great sadness as I rise to pay tribute to the life and memory of Her late Majesty…09 Sept 2022HANSARD Women’s Health Strategy for EnglandThere was a time when I would follow right after the shadow Secretary of State, but not any more. However, I am very pleased to follow my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State,…20 Jul 2022HANSARDPersonal StatementI am grateful for your permission to make this personal statement, Mr Speaker. Yesterday we began our day together—you, I, my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister and Members from…06 Jul 2022HANSARDGender Recognition: Disclosure of InformationToday, I have laid the Gender Recognition (Disclosure of Information) (England) Order 2022 in Parliament. This statutory instrument will make a minor change under the Gender…30 Jun 2022HANSARDA Plan for Digital Health and Social CareI would like to inform the House that “A Plan for Digital Health and Social Care” has been published today. This document sets out how we will build a more digitised, more…29 Jun 2022HANSARDDraft Mental Health BillThis is a very important issue on which the Government have been working with people across the sector, including in the NHS. We will shortly publish information on how we will…27 Jun 2022HANSARDDraft Mental Health BillOnce the Bill is law, it will require the use of secure accommodation to be limited to those who absolutely need to be detained, either for their protection or for the protection…27 Jun 2022HANSARDDraft Mental Health BillWe of course want to ensure that children with mental health challenges, including eating disorders, get the support that they need. That is why during the pandemic—just last…27 Jun 2022HANSARDDraft Mental Health BillWhen it comes to resources for mental health, we have not been waiting for the Bill. Although the Bill is an important part of ensuring that people get the right treatment, the…27 Jun 2022HANSARDDraft Mental Health BillI know that the hon. Lady speaks with experience, and I listen carefully to her when she speaks on these important issues. She may have seen the announcement earlier today that…27 Jun 2022HANSARDDraft Mental Health BillMuch of the work that has gone into the publication of this draft Bill, such as that carried out by Sir Simon as well as the work that went into the White Paper, would apply…27 Jun 2022HANSARDDraft Mental Health BillWe are putting in record amounts of new investment, with newer services. During the pandemic, we established for the first time a national 24/7 all-age mental health helpline. I…27 Jun 2022HANSARDDraft Mental Health BillI can give my hon. Friend that assurance. Sadly, we have instances around the country where certain trusts have failed local people when it comes to mental health. He mentions…27 Jun 2022