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HANSARDCivil Service ReformAs a fellow Hampshire MP, I am pleased that my hon. Friend continues to champion our wonderful region’s cause. The Government are already working to improve living standards for…05 Mar 2026HANSARDCivil Service Pension SchemeThe priority right now is to ensure that the robust recovery plan is completed and that we get a normal service as quickly as possible. Of course, we will continue to update the…05 Mar 2026HANSARDCivil Service Pension SchemeThe issues and delays facing a number of civil servants and pension scheme members in accessing their pensions after a lifetime of service is completely unacceptable. The…05 Mar 2026HANSARDCo-operative SectorThis Government recognise the enormous value of our co-operative sector. That is why the Office for the Impact Economy is already working closely with other Departments, including…05 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI pay tribute to my hon. Friend, and to the important work being done by the new Long Eaton Business Partnership. This is exactly the kind of project to which the Office for the…05 Mar 2026HANSARDCivil Service Pension SchemeI am sorry to hear about the stress caused to Richard, Peter and Chris—that is completely unacceptable. There is a timetable in our recovery plan. I encourage my hon. Friend to…05 Mar 2026HANSARDCivil Service Pension SchemeHardship loans are available, and a statutory complaints procedure is in place to determine whether compensation is appropriate. I urge hon. Members to direct their constituents…05 Mar 2026HANSARDCivil Service Pension SchemeI understand my hon. Friend’s frustration. She will know that the contract was awarded under the previous Government in 2023. I reassure her that existing key performance…05 Mar 2026HANSARDCivil Service Pension SchemeAs I have said, the contract was awarded under the previous Government. We have the right to hold Capita to account, which we are doing. I am sorry to hear of the difficulties and…05 Mar 2026HANSARDCivil Service Pension SchemeI will of course meet my hon. Friend to discuss Stephen’s case and resolve it as quickly as possible.05 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseAs it is World Environment Day, does the Leader of the House agree that while the UK has beautiful national parks, local parks and green spaces in urban cities such as Southampton…05 Jun 2025HANSARDFemale Offenders8. What steps her Department is taking to support female offenders.22 Apr 2025HANSARDFemale OffendersI thank the Minister for his response. In my constituency, Hope Street is doing incredible work to offer residential alternatives to custody for women. We know that this model…22 Apr 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ1. If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 5 March.05 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsThe Prime Minister has rightly made growth his key mission, but can he outline for my constituents in Southampton Test how our Employment Rights Bill will not only deliver…05 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe last Government’s disastrous changes to permitted development rights saw over 100,000 office and retail units converted into unsafe and unsuitable homes. In Southampton, they…03 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.03 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseLocal newspapers such as the Southern Daily Echo play a crucial role in informing and championing our local communities. They also play an important role in holding to account…28 Nov 2024HANSARDIndefinite Leave to Remain: Healthcare WorkersIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Folkestone and Hythe (Tony Vaughan) for securing this important debate,…18 Nov 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseResidents of Compass Point in my constituency are living in squalor. Water from the roof is being directed to the basement, causing regular flooding; loose pipework and wires are…14 Nov 2024