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HANSARDGrenfell Tower Fire: Eighth AnniversaryI thank my hon. Friend for securing this debate. Last week, the residents of more than 40 flats in Barbourne Works, Worcester, were suddenly evicted after an inspection of…10 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillWill my hon. Friend give way?16 May 2025HANSARD Infected Blood Inquiry: Government ResponseFamilies in Worcester have spent years in limbo, grieving the loss of loved ones while navigating decades of delays and bureaucratic mazes that were handed down by the very…14 May 2025HANSARD Energy ResilienceI thoroughly agree with my hon. Friend. I am so glad that Members have identified how critical it is that we have a diversity of energy sources, that we have energy storage, that…06 May 2025HANSARD Energy ResilienceI beg to move, That this House has considered energy resilience. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Efford. I submitted this motion before the power failures at…06 May 2025HANSARD Energy ResilienceI agree that with the correct technology, those systems can provide local resilience. The fundamental change to the core role of the energy system has been from efficiency to…06 May 2025HANSARD Energy ResilienceYes, diverse energy sources will be critical for future system resilience. The Minister has clearly shown that the operational constraints for a robust electricity grid are known…06 May 2025HANSARD Modern Slavery Act 2015: 10th AnniversaryAs a child I was taught that 200 years ago we abolished the transatlantic slave trade. As a young adult, I learned that that had not marked the end, and that modern slavery was a…27 Mar 2025HANSARD Modern Slavery Act 2015: 10th AnniversaryI thank the right hon. Lady for that clarification. In 2023, there were 218 local authorities that made referrals using the national referral mechanism for adults. The nine…27 Mar 2025HANSARDInternational Women’s DayAs I grow older, I find myself becoming more and more intensely aware of the injustices that confront women and girls every day in the UK. I will cover a few points, beginning…06 Mar 2025HANSARD Type 1 Diabetes and Disordered Eating ServicesI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this important debate. Type 1 diabetes is incredibly demanding to live with. It is a game of numbers, and as such it can be greatly…05 Mar 2025HANSARDDepartment for Business and TradeWorking in industry, I have personally experienced the power of partnership between Government and industry when the Government set clear, powerful goals, and then collaborate…05 Mar 2025HANSARD Type 1 Diabetes and Disordered Eating ServicesI can speak from personal experience about the power of hybrid closed loop systems and the safety they present from day one, compared with the conventional treatment using…05 Mar 2025HANSARDCost DriversThe three options for delivery works seem to represent various degrees of compromise between shortened timescales, the associated reduced overall costs, and the continued presence…27 Feb 2025HANSARDCost Drivers9. What the key cost drivers are for the programme.27 Feb 2025HANSARDInstitute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords]I am pleased to see that we have some young people observing us today. Before coming to this place, I worked in research and development, leading a team of talented young…25 Feb 2025HANSARD Warm Home DiscountI welcome the Minister’s statement, which has practical steps to support people with their bills, and a long-term plan, delivered at speed, to transition to a resilient,…25 Feb 2025HANSARDBreakfast Clubs: Early AdoptersThere is no doubt that this Government’s introduction of free breakfast clubs will be transformative for many families. Worcester has always been a pioneering city, and as a city…24 Feb 2025HANSARDEnergy Infrastructure: Chinese CompaniesI welcome the Minister’s engagement on this topic. To have meaningful and serious discussions with other major economies is vital for our success. Does the Minister agree that…12 Feb 2025HANSARD Community and Third Sector Organisations: EmploymentI am encouraged by the collaborative approach that the Minister is describing. Business and the third sector have demonstrated the power of an approach that involves just…10 Feb 2025