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HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe guidance for complaints in children’s social care was issued 20 years ago and has not been updated since. Those who work in the system say that it is out of date, and the…19 Jan 2026HANSARDLeasehold ReformResidents of a retirement village in my constituency are concerned that existing legislation removes normal leasehold protections for those living in retirement communities,…12 Jan 2026HANSARD UK Town of CultureIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Furniss. I must say how good it is to stand up in Westminster Hall to speak enthusiastically about an initiative like this one.…07 Jan 2026HANSARDFamily Court: Reform3. What steps he is taking to reform the family court.16 Dec 2025HANSARDFamily Court: ReformThe Minister clearly knows that the backlog in the family court is causing real distress. I have one family who have waited over a year for a court hearing. A year is a long time…16 Dec 2025HANSARDUkraine7. What diplomatic steps her Department is taking to support Ukraine.02 Dec 2025HANSARDUkrainePoint 24 of Russia’s peace plan proposes to establish a humanitarian committee to resolve outstanding issues, such as prisoner exchanges on an “all for all” basis and the return…02 Dec 2025HANSARDDriving Test Availability: South-eastI recognise what my hon. Friend is describing. Last week, I received an email from a constituent who travelled 200 miles from Amersham to Rochdale for the same reason. She felt…26 Nov 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillThe right hon. Member will know from his own constituency that there are some fantastic campaigners trying to protect chalk streams. In my patch, I have the River Chess…13 Nov 2025HANSARDChildren with SEND: Mainstream SchoolsOn Friday, I met primary schools in my constituency that are accommodating in their classrooms children who they are not set up for. One school had to convert its library for two…20 Oct 2025HANSARDEnergy Infrastructure Applications: Land Use Changes2. What plans he has to assess land use changes in applications for new energy infrastructure.14 Oct 2025HANSARDEnergy Infrastructure Applications: Land Use ChangesResidents in my constituency are concerned about a proposed site for a battery energy storage system on agricultural land in the green belt. With tales of similar storage systems…14 Oct 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian Aid10. What diplomatic steps he is taking to help ensure humanitarian aid can reach people in Gaza.02 Sept 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian AidThe Minister will know that Médecins Sans Frontières has referred to the locations used by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation as sites of “orchestrated killing”. What pressure are…02 Sept 2025HANSARD Pony and Trap Racing: RegulationI beg to move, That this House has considered the regulation of pony and trap racing on public roads. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Stringer. The debate is…02 Sept 2025HANSARD Pony and Trap Racing: RegulationI agree. These races happen in my constituency on a fairly regular basis and I have similar stories to share. One such race took place this weekend. Residents of Chalfont St Peter…02 Sept 2025HANSARD Pony and Trap Racing: RegulationI do agree, and I thank my hon. Friend for raising the animal welfare point. It is legal to ride a horse down our public roads, but they are being put in unfair danger. On a busy…02 Sept 2025HANSARDChild Maintenance System: Economic Abuse7. What steps her Department is taking to help prevent the use of the child maintenance system to facilitate economic abuse.23 Jun 2025HANSARDChild Maintenance System: Economic AbuseI have too many constituents whose financial abuse is effectively being perpetuated and facilitated by the Child Maintenance Service. I have secured a meeting with the relevant…23 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI rise to speak in favour of this Bill. First, though, I thank the hon. Member for Spen Valley (Kim Leadbeater) for the way in which she has approached the Bill, and for having…20 Jun 2025