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HANSARDDoncaster Royal InfirmaryAs the Minister outlined, Doncaster was badly let down under the previous Administration, when after much fanfare and promise we were left off the new hospital programme. Since…25 Nov 2025HANSARDWater Sector ReformMy constituents know the trouble the water industry is in. I have previously raised in this House the matter of bonuses of being given to Yorkshire Water executives in exchange…13 Nov 2025HANSARDWater Sector Reform6. What steps she is taking to reform the water sector.13 Nov 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ2. I, too, associate myself with the remarks of the Prime Minister.The Prime Minister will be aware of the campaign being run by the trustees of the British Coal staff…12 Nov 2025HANSARDRemote Betting and Gaming Duty: HorseracingIn Doncaster we have historic links to the horseracing industry, and we know at first hand the economic value it brings to our community and the country. Will the Minister agree…04 Nov 2025HANSARDRemote Betting and Gaming Duty: Horseracing9. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of implementing a flat rate of remote betting and gaming duty on the horseracing industry.04 Nov 2025HANSARDCare LeaversI agree. I think it comes back to the fact that the offer is very different in different areas, and that is something we all want to address.03 Nov 2025HANSARDDefence Sector: Economic Growth10. What steps he is taking to help ensure that the defence sector supports economic growth.03 Nov 2025HANSARDCare LeaversI do agree, and I am proud that my own council in Doncaster is one of those that has recognised care experience as a protected characteristic. The council also has a supported…03 Nov 2025HANSARDCare LeaversI do agree. Having a holistic approach that is the same across all local authorities is really important, especially because children in care often move around a lot and have to…03 Nov 2025HANSARDCare LeaversI completely agree. Period poverty can often be overlooked when thinking about the whole system, but for young women in care and leaving care who cannot access those products, it…03 Nov 2025HANSARDCare LeaversI agree; I will come later in my speech to a couple of local examples of supported lodgings, which, if applied nationwide, would have a transformative effect on the support that…03 Nov 2025HANSARDCare LeaversI agree completely. The young person that I was speaking about just before my hon. Friend’s intervention said that they were not ready for their own place but that the supported…03 Nov 2025HANSARDCare LeaversI completely agree with my hon. Friend. I have not touched on this in my speech, but the number of people not in education, employment or training in the care leaver population is…03 Nov 2025HANSARDCare LeaversI agree. My hon. Friend’s anecdote and those from colleagues across the House show that there are many examples of good practice across councils and authorities around the…03 Nov 2025HANSARDCare LeaversI completely agree. As we move through this debate today, I think a theme that will shine through is the need to get rid of what is often a postcode lottery for care leavers. I…03 Nov 2025HANSARDCare LeaversToday marks the first sitting day of National Care Leavers Month, and what a way to begin. I am grateful for the opportunity to come to the Chamber and talk about the challenges…03 Nov 2025HANSARDCare LeaversI am happy to take an intervention from my hon. Friend—03 Nov 2025HANSARDDefence Sector: Economic GrowthHow can the defence sector make better use of underutilised MOD land and assets to contribute to innovative models of business such as the community energy projects that,…03 Nov 2025HANSARDSmall and Medium-sized Businesses6. What steps he is taking to help support business growth through his Department’s plan for small and medium-sized businesses.30 Oct 2025