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HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian AccessIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer. I am very grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy (Melanie Ward) for securing this…10 Sept 2025HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillDiego Garcia is not just another military facility; it is the cornerstone of Britain’s national security and our most important contribution to the UK-US security relationship.…09 Sept 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. I welcome the Foreign Secretary’s statement yesterday and the Government’s commitment to recognising the state of Palestine later this month, but with the attacks on the…02 Sept 2025HANSARDCommunity Cohesion9. What steps the Church of England is taking to support community cohesion in its parishes.03 Jul 2025HANSARDCommunity CohesionI thank my hon. Friend for the work she is doing representing the Church Commissioners. The community of Hyndburn is vibrant and rich in its diversity, and I was proud to see how…03 Jul 2025HANSARD West Bank: Forced DisplacementDoes my hon. Friend agree that it is not good enough that children are growing up without the basics that they should expect? They are no longer able to access education, many…02 Jul 2025HANSARDParental Leave ReviewThe fathers who met me in Haslingden will welcome the review and the Minister’s announcement, but in conversations I have had I have been struck by the difficulties faced by some…01 Jul 2025HANSARDDepartment for EducationNothing is more important than ensuring that every child in every part of our country has the opportunity to thrive. That is why breaking down the barriers to opportunity is such…24 Jun 2025HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesI welcome today’s announcement. It is a huge and significant step that sends a clear message to the Israeli Government. However, millions of people in Gaza go to bed every night,…10 Jun 2025HANSARDEconomic GrowthThe Government have rightly prioritised rail as a key factor in the future viability of our transport infrastructure. There exists in Hyndburn an outstanding opportunity to create…15 May 2025HANSARDEconomic Growth1. What steps she is taking to help ensure the transport system supports economic growth.15 May 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ5. Last week, I visited Sacred Heart primary school in Hyndburn, where the excellent teachers expressed their frustration at the current special educational needs and…14 May 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationThe current intentional blockade of food, water and medicine by the Israeli Government is preventing life-sustaining supplies from reaching thousands of children, who the Minister…13 May 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian Situation1. What discussions he has had with his Israeli counterpart on the entry of aid and food supplies into Gaza.13 May 2025HANSARD Israel: Refusal of Entry for UK ParliamentariansI echo the comments from my hon. Friend the Member for Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy (Melanie Ward), and I find it deeply troubling that the only Members who were detained and…07 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.03 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsAccess to arts and culture can help to break down barriers to opportunity in areas such as mine in Hyndburn and Haslingden. Sadly, our much-loved Oswaldtwistle civic theatre…03 Apr 2025HANSARDOther CorrectionsCrime and Policing Bill The following extract is from the Second Reading of the Crime and Policing Bill on 10 March 2025.25 Mar 2025HANSARDSpecial Educational and Disability Needs13. What steps he is taking to ensure special educational and disability needs are met by the NHS.25 Mar 2025HANSARDSpecial Educational and Disability NeedsAs the Minister is aware, last year we faced the devastating closure of the Accrington Victoria hospital after 14 years of mismanagement by the Conservative party. I place on…25 Mar 2025