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HANSARDSchool Costs and Employer’s National Insurance ContributionsLocal Conservative council candidates in Mansfield say on the doorstep that they want better funding for our schools. However, in the pursuit of restoring private schools’ tax…28 Apr 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [Lords]In my constituency, we are lucky to have Mansfield Town as our local club. The Bill will give us an independent football regulator, and new rules to protect our clubs and empower…28 Apr 2025HANSARDDevolution (Immigration) (Scotland) BillIs it not the case that the SNP’s housing crisis has meant that 10,000 kids in Scotland have no place to call their home? I wonder whether the Secretary of State agrees that…25 Apr 2025HANSARDDevolution (Immigration) (Scotland) BillGiven that the SNP decided to withdraw an amendment to the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill on this very policy earlier this year, does the hon. Member agree that…25 Apr 2025HANSARDPoint of OrderOn a point of order, Mrs Hobhouse. On 25 March, in a Westminster Hall debate on the subject of construction standards for new build homes, I made a reference to PR Power Saving…22 Apr 2025HANSARD Road Safety and Active Travel to SchoolIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Hobhouse. There are 33 MPs sat in this room participating in this very important debate. The same number of children aged…22 Apr 2025HANSARD Royal British LegionIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Jeremy. As someone who has spoken many times in the House about the importance of supporting those who have served in our…01 Apr 2025HANSARD Royal British LegionI could not agree more with my hon. Friend. Certainly in my own constituency, I see many of those things the RBL does behind the scenes, such as helping those living at home,…01 Apr 2025HANSARD Access to Dentistry: SomersetA constituent in Mansfield, who works in a local NHS practice, wrote to me to suggest that dental therapists, hygienists and other professionals could be utilised a lot more…01 Apr 2025HANSARDIsraeli Military Presence: West BankThe Prime Minister’s commitment to host an international meeting this year in support of an international fund for Israeli-Palestinian peace has never been more timely. Given the…01 Apr 2025HANSARDOff-road BikesAntisocial behaviour is a significant concern to my constituents, especially the nuisance caused by off-road bikes and e-scooters. Last Friday, local officers specifically told me…31 Mar 2025HANSARDCancer Care: West of EnglandCancer care is important for people right across the UK, particularly early diagnosis. How do the Government plan to raise cancer awareness among young people during Teenage and…25 Mar 2025HANSARD Construction Standards: New Build HomesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Jardine. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Sherwood Forest (Michelle Welsh) for securing this important debate. Having…25 Mar 2025HANSARDAsylum Hotels and Illegal Channel CrossingsUnder this Labour Government, illegal working raids and arrests are up by a third. Does the Minister agree that that sends a clear message that the UK will not and should not…25 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. Our troops must be able to trust the body armour that they wear to keep them safe. Will the Minister for the Armed Forces update the House on how withdrawing cracked enhanced…24 Mar 2025HANSARD Children’s Wellbeing and Schools BillIt is an absolute pleasure to speak in support of the Bill, which delivers on the Government’s mission to break down barriers to opportunity. The Bill will drive high and rising…18 Mar 2025HANSARD G7I thank the Foreign Secretary for his statement. Last week, I hosted a Westminster Hall debate on the international fund for Israeli-Palestinian peace. Was the Foreign Secretary…17 Mar 2025HANSARDSentencing Council GuidelinesDoes the Minister agree that the Conservatives have some explaining to do, given that the Sentencing Council’s consultation on the guidelines that recommended differing approaches…17 Mar 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillAs a small business founder and someone who has grown a business, I recognise the need for balance. I am grateful to the right hon. Member for raising that point. In my concluding…12 Mar 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillI absolutely agree; my hon. Friend has spelled out why enforcement is so important. I would happily speak further in support of so many of the amendments that have been tabled,…12 Mar 2025