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HANSARD Transport in the South-EastI was really pleased that our Government brought in the rating system so that we can hold local authorities accountable. I completely agree with my hon. Friend. Since being…03 Feb 2026HANSARDIndefinite Leave to RemainAs part of the armed forces parliamentary scheme, I recently visited some of our Army training centres and met with a few international recruits who are concerned about the future…02 Feb 2026HANSARDMobile Phones and Social Media: Use by ChildrenEarlier this month, I hosted in Parliament a performance by students from Kent of “Generation FOMO”, a powerful verbatim play that looks at young people’s real experiences of…20 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. I thank the Secretary of State for his letter following the concerns I expressed about corridor care at the William Harvey hospital during Health and Social Care oral…13 Jan 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ5. Working in the NHS, I saw the consequences of Tory under-investment in our health service. I welcome the progress under this Labour Government: falling waiting lists, higher…10 Dec 2025HANSARDDigital IDAbout 5,000 people from my constituency of Ashford have signed this petition. I recognise the benefits that the national digital identity scheme could bring; they have been…08 Dec 2025HANSARDDigital IDI need to carry on; I am sorry. Constituents have also raised concerns about the security of a national ID scheme. This year, we have seen the impact that cyber-security breaches…08 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI congratulate the Chancellor on delivering a Budget that protects the national health service, reduces the national debt and eases the cost of living. I warmly welcome her…02 Dec 2025HANSARD Suicide: Reducing the StigmaA recent study shows that many people are reaching out to artificial intelligence chatbots to seek mental health support. The Government are putting so many new initiatives in…19 Nov 2025HANSARD Suicide: Reducing the StigmaWill the Minister give way?19 Nov 2025HANSARD Suicide: Reducing the StigmaAs someone who worked in mental health services for 22 years, I absolutely agree. We need access to mental health services, and not just for young people; everyone is important.…19 Nov 2025HANSARD Suicide: Reducing the StigmaI absolutely agree. Charities do a brilliant job. Youth groups in our communities used to be very good places for young people to go, and I would love to see them coming back into…19 Nov 2025HANSARD Suicide: Reducing the StigmaIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Mundell. I congratulate the hon. Member for Richmond Park (Sarah Olney) on securing this important debate, and I pay tribute to…19 Nov 2025HANSARD Illegal Waste: Organised CrimeIt took four years before statutory bodies did anything about the waste dumping in Hoad’s Wood near my constituency after it was originally reported. Can the Minister tell us more…17 Nov 2025HANSARDAsylum PolicyI welcome the Home Secretary’s statement on how the Government will make our asylum policy fit for this country. The broken immigration and asylum system under the Conservatives…17 Nov 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ3. Despite extra Government funding, adult social care services in my community are in disarray. My constituents also face a new fire risk because we do not have a fully…12 Nov 2025HANSARD SEND Provision: KentIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir John. I am regularly contacted by parents or guardians of children to express their concerns about the provision of SEND…12 Nov 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ9. I am regularly contacted by leaseholders and residential freeholders from across Ashford, Hawkinge and the villages who raise concerns about rising property management fees,…05 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Government have delivered increased funding to local councils for schools, buses, roads and social care. However, the Reform administration in Kent is in chaos, focusing on…23 Oct 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. After a decade of under-investment in our NHS under the Conservatives, I welcome the progress that has been made on reducing A&E waiting times under this Government, but there…21 Oct 2025