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HANSARD Disabled People in PovertyI am reminded of the gentleman who won “Strictly Come Dancing” last year, who said that what people with disability need is “opportunity, support and determination”. My hon.…17 Jun 2025HANSARD Disabled People in PovertyMy hon. Friend is right to highlight that. I have received, as I am sure many colleagues have, disturbing commentary from constituents, where people are already desperately…17 Jun 2025HANSARD NHS Funding: South-westI agree that staff are the NHS’s most important asset and what makes it tick, which my hon. Friend is right to highlight.11 Jun 2025HANSARD NHS Funding: South-westThat is very insightful. After being around medics for many years, I know the concern about the increase in managers. Equally, I know that integrated care boards, which I will…11 Jun 2025HANSARD NHS Funding: South-westThat is also very insightful. There are lots of good staff throughout the NHS, including in ICBs. It is about unlocking their potential, which I hope the Minister can do. I was…11 Jun 2025HANSARD NHS Funding: South-westI thank all colleagues for coming and joining this debate, however short people’s interventions may have been. I also thank the Minister for casting at least some light on this…11 Jun 2025HANSARD NHS Funding: South-westI beg to move, That this House has considered NHS funding in the South West. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Huq. For me, the NHS is a family affair, as my…11 Jun 2025HANSARDMother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme: Capital DisregardWhat a pleasure it is to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Jardine. I congratulate the hon. Member for Beckenham and Penge (Liam Conlon) not just on obtaining this debate here…10 Jun 2025HANSARDMother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme: Capital DisregardJust before the Division, I was looking to talk about trauma and the significant impact that it has had on those young women’s lives. We know it may have impacted them for their…10 Jun 2025HANSARD Winter Fuel PaymentOur country needs stability. I fear that this policy is from the book on how to botch running the country. Although last year’s decision was wrong and this change is right—the…09 Jun 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillMy constituency contains less than the national average proportion of social rented housing, at 7%. Does my hon. Friend agree that it is shocking that the new Government have been…09 Jun 2025HANSARD Business Rates Relief: High-street BusinessesMy hon. Friend makes some very powerful points. In my experience, the Conservatives in county councils are more interested in painting the grass greener than in actually getting…04 Jun 2025HANSARD Business Rates Relief: High-street BusinessesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Jardine. I congratulate the right hon. Member for Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge (Sir Gavin Williamson)—that’s the hardest…04 Jun 2025HANSARD Business Rates Relief: High-street BusinessesMy hon. Friend makes a very good point. I congratulate him on coming from the glorious county of Somerset, where our Liberal Democrat colleagues have had to pick up the pieces…04 Jun 2025HANSARDAccess to NHS DentistryIn Devon we have a budget of £377,000 to recruit new dentists. Sadly, only two of the 22 dentists have actually been recruited. Does my hon. Friend agree that this demonstrates…22 May 2025HANSARD Ukraine: Forcibly Deported ChildrenI congratulate the hon. Member on obtaining the debate. I had the honour of joining her on that visit to Ukraine earlier this year, and it was life-changing. The experience of…21 May 2025HANSARD Mansion House AccordLiberal Democrats cautiously welcome the response from the Minister. Clearly, ensuring that people have a good return on their investments is essential, but we welcome this step…13 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsWith 300,000 people set to be plunged into poverty through the proposals in the Green Paper and 700 families set to go deeper into poverty, will the Secretary of State advise how…12 May 2025HANSARDPersonal Independence Payment: Disabled PeopleIn my constituency, more than 3,000 people are set to lose the lifeline that is PIP. When we look at other elements of the Green Paper, 3.2 million families across the country are…12 May 2025HANSARD Trade NegotiationsSadly, the world has changed dramatically in the few months since Donald Trump took office in the White House. We need to reflect on the shared values we have with key countries…08 May 2025