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HANSARDHealth Bill (First sitting)I used to work in a mental health trust for many years, and I am still its employee—I am on an extended career break from the trust.16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDHealth Bill (First sitting)Q Mr Lant, I am trying to understand a bit more about the patient experience and improvement in care that Healthwatch brings. My understanding is that when a patient raises a…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDHealth Bill (First sitting)Q I want to touch on the single patient record. I declare that I used to work in mental health services. In my experience, mental health patients often navigate between A&E, GPs…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDHealth Bill (Second sitting)Q Sarah, you mentioned that the patient should be the centre of all this. I do not think that anybody disagrees—including any politicians—that making these changes is in the best…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDHealth Bill (Second sitting)I asked whether it is not a good change to streamline these bodies so that fewer of them have powers to take action like the CQC? Professor Croisdale-Appleby: There is always a…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDHealth Bill (Second sitting)Q I was listening to Dr Byrne’s concerns about confidentiality and trust. I want to declare that I have worked in the NHS in the mental health sector for many years. I worked in…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARD Water Supply in KentI beg to move, That this House has considered water supply in Kent. It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair this afternoon, Mr Twigg. I am grateful to colleagues for coming to…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Water Supply in KentI absolutely agree. There are many farmers in my constituency, and I have heard about the challenges they face when there are water shortages and they do not know when the water…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Water Supply in KentI thank the Minister for all her work, and all my colleagues, who are united on this issue. I thank the local authorities that reached out to raise their concerns, including the…10 Jun 2026HANSARD South East Water: Disruption of SupplyLike many of my constituents, I have lost all faith in South East Water after its repeated failures to deliver adequate standards for customers in my constituency and across Kent.…03 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence Growth Deal: Economic Impact4. What assessment he has made of the potential economic impact of the defence growth deal on Northern Ireland.03 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence Growth Deal: Economic ImpactThe Northern Ireland defence sector already makes a substantial contribution to the local economy, supporting well-paid, highly skilled jobs right across the region, with at least…03 Jun 2026HANSARD Preparedness for National EmergenciesIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mrs Barker. Emergency preparedness in east Kent is essential because the area contains major strategic entry points to the UK, including…02 Jun 2026HANSARD Health BillWe have already seen the difference that a Labour Government can make in improving our NHS. That is the result of the difficult choice that this Labour Government made to…01 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseKent Fire and Rescue Service will shortly launch a consultation on its modernisation as a result of a shortfall in funding. As a former public sector worker, I recognise the…21 May 2026HANSARDGetting Britain Working AgainIt is a pleasure to be called to speak in the debate. I had the privilege of making my maiden speech during the last King’s Speech debate. Since then, I am proud to have supported…14 May 2026HANSARD Pension SchemesA few weeks ago, I raised in this Chamber an issue affecting my constituent, Andrew Mackay, whose wife Katy passed away at the end of September. Both Andrew and Katy worked for…22 Apr 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseOn Friday, I met my constituent Andrew Mackay, whose wife, Katy, passed away at the end of September. Like Andrew, Katy was a retired civil servant, having worked for Border Force…26 Mar 2026HANSARD Gurkha VeteransIt is crucial that we continue to recognise the invaluable contributions of the Gurkhas, both militarily and in our communities, and I thank the hon. Member for Tewkesbury…26 Mar 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Fifth sitting)While the majority of young people already possess a bank card, they may not have other forms of ID like a driving licence or a passport. Does the hon. Member think that allowing…26 Mar 2026