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HANSARDMental Health Bill [Lords]Similarly, a community service called Mental Health Together has been introduced in my area. Does my hon. Friend agree that the whole mental health system is so complex, with…14 Oct 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [Lords]I would like to speak in support of new clause 37, tabled by my hon. Friend the Member for Thurrock (Jen Craft). On Second Reading, I warmly welcomed the changes that this…14 Oct 2025HANSARDInternational Rail Services: AshfordI absolutely agree with that, and that is what we are working on. The Prime Minister and the Transport Secretary support the return of international travel to Ashford. We will…14 Oct 2025HANSARDInternational Rail Services: AshfordIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Desmond. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Hastings and Rye (Helena Dollimore) on securing this debate. She is an…14 Oct 2025HANSARDInternational Rail Services: AshfordDoes this debate show that it is not just an Ashford or Ebbsfleet issue? That was the presumption in the past, but it is much wider. The whole region benefits from international…14 Oct 2025HANSARD Postural Tachycardia SyndromeI thank my hon. Friend for giving way. Some reports suggest that 50% of PoTS cases have been misdiagnosed as mental health conditions, adding pressure on the individuals…14 Oct 2025HANSARDChildren with SEND: Assessments and SupportIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Allin-Khan. This debate is incredibly important, and I am grateful to all the members of the public from my constituency who…15 Sept 2025HANSARD Suicide PreventionI agree with my hon. Friend that not all suicides are linked solely to mental health. I was about to say that various social issues need to be tackled as well. It is it is…11 Sept 2025HANSARDRegional Transport InequalityThe perception many people have of Kent is one of prosperity because of our close proximity to London, but the reality is more complicated. In my constituency, we have widespread…11 Sept 2025HANSARD Suicide PreventionI am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme (Lee Pitcher) for securing the debate, and I congratulate him on his very touching speech.…11 Sept 2025HANSARDIndefinite Leave to RemainThe leader of Kent county council has asked the Government to increase the number of visas for healthcare workers, but does my hon. Friend agree that there is a double standard?…08 Sept 2025HANSARDIndefinite Leave to RemainIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Pritchard. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for South Norfolk (Ben Goldsborough) on his excellent speech introducing…08 Sept 2025HANSARDBorders and AsylumOne of the hotels that houses asylum seekers in Kent is the Holiday Inn in Ashford. The decision to house them there was taken by the Conservatives when they were in power. Many…01 Sept 2025HANSARDAccident and Emergency Waiting Times2. What steps he is taking to help reduce waiting times at A&E departments22 Jul 2025HANSARDAccident and Emergency Waiting TimesOne of my first visits after being elected last year was to the A&E department at the William Harvey hospital in my constituency, where 19 patients were being treated in the…22 Jul 2025HANSARDSir David Amess Summer AdjournmentI pay tribute to Sir David Amess. I wish to speak about a number of transport issues relating to my constituency. Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of welcoming the Rail…22 Jul 2025HANSARDOperation BrockI rise to present a petition on behalf of my constituents, who are deeply frustrated by the regular deployment of Operation Brock. The decision by Kent county council and the Kent…16 Jul 2025HANSARDSEND Provision: South-east EnglandMany constituents have raised concerns about the new Reform administration’s plans in my constituency. It is even thinking about cutting transport for vulnerable young people who…15 Jul 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituents in Ashford constantly contact me about strengthening animal welfare legislation. One of the issues they are particularly concerned about is the use of snares,…03 Jul 2025HANSARD NHS 10-Year PlanThe Secretary of State will know how important improving mental health support is to me. I hope that what the 10-year plan says about access to mental health provision will help…03 Jul 2025