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HANSARDNeurodiversity in the WorkplaceI thank the hon. Member for his intervention; I absolutely agree. I echo his comments about the fantastic work that is being done in Northern Ireland on inclusion, and I am sure…17 Dec 2025HANSARDNeurodiversity in the WorkplaceI absolutely agree with the hon. Member. I am passionate about inclusion in the workplace and for children in schools. I would be happy to work with him on driving that forward.…17 Dec 2025HANSARDNeurodiversity in the WorkplaceI agree and feel that the hon. Member is describing me a little bit in that. So yes, I absolutely agree with that characterisation. Just as concerning is the fact that nearly a…17 Dec 2025HANSARDNeurodiversity in the WorkplaceI absolutely agree. Some neurodiverse people would describe it as a superpower; some do not like that term, but there are so many wonderful assets and abilities that we in the…17 Dec 2025HANSARDNeurodiversity in the WorkplaceI could not agree more. I will come on to some of the work that GMB, Unison and USDAW—the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers— are doing in this area. The barriers that…17 Dec 2025HANSARDNeurodiversity in the WorkplaceI agree, and I will come on to that point in my asks of the Minister. Something that I hear repeatedly from constituents is the lack of consistency around reasonable adjustments.…17 Dec 2025HANSARDNeurodiversity in the WorkplaceI could not agree more. My hon. Friend makes a very good point. Research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development has found that one in five neurodivergent workers…17 Dec 2025HANSARDNATO: European Security8. What recent discussions he has had with NATO counterparts on European security.15 Dec 2025HANSARDNATO: European SecurityYesterday I visited the Ukrainian family hub in Warrington for its Christmas celebrations. Many families who fled Putin’s war of aggression have made Warrington their home, but…15 Dec 2025HANSARDImmigration Reforms: Humanitarian Visa RoutesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Edward. Many families in Warrington South have been in touch with me over recent months, worried about their future. We opened…25 Nov 2025HANSARDFunding for Deprived Areas19. If he will take steps through the fair funding review 2.0 to ensure that the most deprived lower layer super output areas receive the largest increases in funding.24 Nov 2025HANSARDFunding for Deprived AreasIn Warrington we see some of the starkest inequalities anywhere in the country. One area is ranked the 899th most deprived, and the highest position is 33,480th, a gap of more…24 Nov 2025HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 20236. What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023.19 Nov 2025HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023My constituents Colin and Wendy Parry, whose 12-year-old son Tim was murdered, along with three-year-old Johnathan Ball, in the 1993 Warrington bombing, have waited over 30 years…19 Nov 2025HANSARD Flood Risk and Flood Defence Infrastructure: North-west EnglandI absolutely agree. We have also experienced that. At the time of the last flooding event, certain levels were predicted that did not come to pass. The accuracy is not there at…18 Nov 2025HANSARD Flood Risk and Flood Defence Infrastructure: North-west EnglandI absolutely agree and would be more than happy to do that. Residents across Bewsey, Dallam, Sankey Bridges and Penketh are doing everything asked of them. They sign up for…18 Nov 2025HANSARD Flood Risk and Flood Defence Infrastructure: North-west EnglandThanks, everyone. It has been a fantastic debate.18 Nov 2025HANSARD Flood Risk and Flood Defence Infrastructure: North-west EnglandI beg to move, That this House has considered flood risk and flood defence infrastructure in the North West. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Murrison. I…18 Nov 2025HANSARD Flood Risk and Flood Defence Infrastructure: North-west EnglandI absolutely agree; my hon. Friend makes an important point. In September, we came within inches of another major event. The emergency services set up a temporary command post,…18 Nov 2025HANSARD Rogue BuildersThank you; it is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Furness. I am grateful to colleagues for securing a debate on this issue, because it is something that I am…13 Nov 2025