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HANSARDCriminal Justice System: TechnologyI thank the Solicitor General for that answer. The courts system and all the associated IT have been left in the most catastrophic state by the previous Conservative Government.…04 Sept 2025HANSARDCriminal Justice System: Technology3. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help improve efficiency in the criminal justice system through the use of technology. [R]04 Sept 2025HANSARDPoverty Reduction5. What steps she is taking to reduce the number of children in poverty in Congleton constituency.01 Sept 2025HANSARD Changing Places ToiletsThat is fantastic, but could the Minister please think about how we can address this issue for those of us with predominantly rural communities that have smaller towns that are…22 Jul 2025HANSARD Changing Places ToiletsI thank my hon. Friend for giving way. I am very sad to report that there are no Changing Places toilets in my constituency on the website—not a single one. I believe that,…22 Jul 2025HANSARD Extending the Ukraine Permission Extension SchemeI thank the hon. Gentleman for giving way. He talks about children. There are children in my constituency who came here as very small children and have only ever been in the…21 Jul 2025HANSARDCondition of Roads: CheshireI thank the hon. Lady—she is being very collegiate, as she always is. Does she agree that it is incredibly important in our beautiful Cheshire towns that our roads are maintained…14 Jul 2025HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) BillI thank the hon. Member for introducing this fantastic Bill, which does important things for animal welfare. Sadly, my constituency has a problem with dog-on-dog attacks, which…04 Jul 2025HANSARDDogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) BillThe Minister mentions forests. I want to congratulate Trees for Congleton, which has just planted its 30,000th tree in Congleton. It set out a few years ago to plant one tree for…04 Jul 2025HANSARDDogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) BillI thank the hon. Member for Chester South and Eddisbury (Aphra Brandreth) for bringing forward this Bill, which is immensely popular with local farmers. I have met with the NFU…04 Jul 2025HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) BillMay I take a moment to mention Dobermann Rescue, based in my constituency, which also does fantastic work? I am sure my hon. Friend will join me in commending its work.04 Jul 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituency has a fantastic group of volunteers and sponsors for Congleton Pride, but they have had to show extraordinary resilience after multiple attacks on their banners…03 Jul 2025HANSARD NHS 10-Year PlanI thank the Secretary of State for the 10-year plan. Moving quickly on the dentistry contract is extremely important to my constituents, but I want to raise the fact that, at the…03 Jul 2025HANSARD WhistleblowersMy recollection of the development of the law during that time is that the cap on unfair dismissal awards applied to whistleblowing, which made it much more difficult for me to…02 Jul 2025HANSARD WhistleblowersIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Turner. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for South Dorset (Lloyd Hatton) for securing this debate. As is well known, I…02 Jul 2025HANSARD WhistleblowersI need to apologise to the shadow Minister—I was inaccurate on that last point, so I just want to correct the record.02 Jul 2025HANSARDIndependent Complaints and Grievance SchemeIt is extremely surprising that the right hon. Gentleman is taking this position, given that his party is generally associated with deregulation and removing bureaucracy. Does he…16 Jun 2025HANSARDSpace IndustryIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Betts. I thank the hon. Member for Wyre Forest (Mark Garnier) for securing this important debate. I am delighted to say that…11 Jun 2025HANSARDDementia CareI thank the hon. Member for South Devon (Caroline Voaden) for securing this debate. Caring for a relative with dementia is one of the most tremendously difficult things that many…03 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. On that point, does my hon. Friend agree with my concerns about new clause 2, which, although genuinely meant and intended, is in danger of being…16 May 2025