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HANSARDMass Transit SystemsMy understanding is that Tracy Brabin, the Mayor of West Yorkshire, is bringing into force the Weaver Network, but in York and North Yorkshire we do not yet have an equivalent.…16 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn my capacity as chair of the all-party parliamentary group on cabin air quality, I recently met pilots and cabin crew about the impact of fume events and the lifelong…16 Jul 2026HANSARDProtecting Built HeritageMy constituency has loads of fantastic built heritage, including Knaresborough House, Knaresborough castle, Starbeck Baths and much more. I really enjoyed reading the report and…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseEarlier in this Parliament I raised the potential of Russia returning to Eurovision. Last week I raised the issue of a Russian animated children’s cartoon on British TV. This week…09 Jul 2026HANSARD NATO SummitThe Foreign Secretary has rightly highlighted the UK’s unwavering commitment to our ally, Ukraine. Her Estonian counterpart recently said that “Russia wages war not only with…09 Jul 2026HANSARDIsraeli Settlements: Trade BanOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Last Friday, a number of Conservative MPs visited my constituency. That is entirely understandable, as we have fantastic event spaces…09 Jul 2026HANSARDHeart Disease and Stroke: Premature DeathsAs chair of the all-party parliamentary group for diabetes, I should say that we have been pushing to make sure that, when people with diabetes have those diabetic care processes,…02 Jul 2026HANSARDDistillersEarlier this year in my constituency, the much-loved brand Slingsby Gin went into administration. A cocktail of different things added to the pressure on the business. Will the…02 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI recently visited Envirovent, a manufacturer and supplier of sustainable ventilation products just outside Harrogate. It was recognised in The Sunday Times ’ best places to work…02 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseYesterday, over 50 parliamentarians from across this House and their Ukrainian counterparts wrote to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport about “Masha and the…02 Jul 2026HANSARD Historical Forced AdoptionI thank the Prime Minister for this long overdue apology and his statement. Nothing can undo the horrific harm and trauma that have been caused. He outlined the national online…02 Jul 2026HANSARDAccess to Further EducationQuite often when I come to this place, it is to moan and groan, and gripe about something that has gone wrong, but today I want to highlight a really positive story. One of the…02 Jul 2026HANSARDHeart Disease and Stroke: Premature DeathsThe hon. Gentleman is, as always, generous with his time. We all fully appreciate the slant that he brings from Northern Ireland. Would he agree that there is also the issue of…02 Jul 2026HANSARDSEND: ImprovementI have been campaigning for a number of years to get the special school at Bilton Woodfield open. It was first set to open in September 2024, then it was delayed to September…22 Jun 2026HANSARDSEND: Improvement23. What steps her Department is taking to improve the SEND system.22 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI put on record a tribute to former councillor Jeanette Sunderland; many by-elections are taking place today, but the one in Idle and Thackley, in Bradford, is taking place as a…18 Jun 2026HANSARD Regional Innovation and GrowthI welcome the report and thank the Chair of the Select Committee for her diligent work on it. In Yorkshire, we receive less funding per head across the board for transport,…18 Jun 2026HANSARDHuman Rights: Supply ChainsIt is an honour to serve under your chairship, Mr Dowd, and thank you again for joining us to allow this important debate to take place. I start by congratulating the hon. Member…18 Jun 2026HANSARD Stoma: Public Toilet ProvisionI thank the hon. Gentleman for securing this important debate and raising awareness of this issue. Anyone who was at Prime Minister’s questions last week will have seen me talk…18 Jun 2026HANSARD Stoma: Public Toilet ProvisionI thank the hon. Gentleman for being so generous with his time. He listed restaurants, businesses and other places where one might find a toilet. In recent years, we have seen the…18 Jun 2026