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HANSARD Business of the HouseI welcome this Government’s progress on reducing NHS waiting lists in physical health, but there are currently 1.6 million people on mental health waiting lists. People are eight…05 Jun 2025HANSARDEU RelationsLocal businesses across Ashford, Hawkinge and the villages have warmly welcomed the new agreement that this Government have signed with the European Union, telling me that it will…05 Jun 2025HANSARDEU Relations21. What steps he is taking to improve relations with the EU.05 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. Joining a cadet force offers young people a fantastic opportunity to develop key skills, including enhanced communication skills, and to improve their self-confidence and…19 May 2025HANSARD Mental Health Bill [Lords]Does the hon. Member not think that the deprivation of liberty safeguards, which, unlike the Mental Health Act, help to hold those who lack capacity in an environment that is not…19 May 2025HANSARD Mental Health Bill [Lords]My hon. Friend is absolutely right to say that patients with challenging behaviours should not be detained in a mental health ward for many, many years. They should be in a…19 May 2025HANSARD Mental Health Bill [Lords]Sections 135 and 136 of the current Mental Health Act give the police the power to break into someone’s property or detain somebody in a public place where there is the…19 May 2025HANSARD Mental Health Bill [Lords]It is a pleasure to be called to speak in this Second Reading debate. Prior to being elected to this House, I worked for 22 years in NHS mental health services, and I am the chair…19 May 2025HANSARDGavi and the Global FundWhile noting the excellent work that Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and the Global Fund do in the fight against AIDS and malaria, as the chair of the all-party parliamentary group for…15 May 2025HANSARD India-Pakistan: EscalationEveryone in this House knows that India has suffered a number of terrorist attacks over the years, including one on the Indian Parliament. Just last month, 26 innocent lives were…07 May 2025HANSARD Victory in Europe and Victory over Japan: 80th AnniversaryIt is a pleasure to be called to speak in this debate to honour the sacrifice our communities made during the second world war, and to celebrate the victory of democracy over…06 May 2025HANSARDTrade NegotiationsDoes the Minister agree that by securing the best deal that India has ever agreed, the Government have put UK businesses in an incredible position to take advantage of the rapidly…06 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. Restricted patients are mentally disordered offenders who are detained in hospital for treatment and are subject to special controls by the Justice Secretary. What additional…22 Apr 2025HANSARD Court Waiting Times: KentIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mr Stringer. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Chatham and Aylesford (Tristan Osborne) on securing the debate and giving us…08 Apr 2025HANSARD Adoption BreakdownI have been approached by my constituents about their breakdowns. As we do not have any data, we do not know how many parents are struggling in our constituencies. Does the hon.…03 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI have previously raised in this House how the use of Operation Brock to queue freight lorries heading to Dover on the M20 causes disruption to large parts of my constituency. My…03 Apr 2025HANSARDWater BillI would like to see things get better immediately. We cannot carry on as we have any longer, but what guarantee is there that by taking water into the public sector, the public’s…28 Mar 2025HANSARDWater BillI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Norwich South (Clive Lewis) on his success in the private Member’s Bill ballot and on bringing forward this Bill, which deals with…28 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ4. Medina from Lyminge in my constituency is registered blind. She recently told me how she had been failed by the broken social security system left behind by the Conservatives.…26 Mar 2025HANSARDNHS Waiting Lists7. What steps his Department is taking to reduce the number of people waiting for NHS treatment.25 Mar 2025