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HANSARDBritish Nationals Murdered Abroad: Support for FamiliesI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this important debate. He eloquently outlined the steps that would ensure that people who suffer bereavement abroad receive justice. Does…12 May 2025HANSARDClimate Resilience Plans11. If he will publish updated climate resilience plans.08 May 2025HANSARDClimate Resilience PlansWith the effects of climate change already being felt, the Institution of Civil Engineers and others have urged the Government to prioritise infrastructure resilience. Following…08 May 2025HANSARD Victory in Europe and Victory over Japan: 80th AnniversaryMy constituency has the largest Commonwealth war graves site in the north of England. We regularly put on fantastic events throughout the year, including the Remembrance Sunday…06 May 2025HANSARD Dedicated Schools GrantI thank the Minister for being generous with her time. I want to press her on her point about working with local authorities. Given that some councils now under Reform control…06 May 2025HANSARD Dedicated Schools GrantI recently met a number of schools in my constituency; part of the problem that they have in balancing the books is the ongoing lack of reasonable amounts of maintenance funding.…06 May 2025HANSARD Dedicated Schools GrantMy area of Harrogate and Knaresborough is covered by North Yorkshire council, which is part of f40, which my hon. Friend mentioned. On high-needs funding, we are 146th out of 151.…06 May 2025HANSARD Headingley IncidentA number of people have mentioned to me that they have been to university in Leeds, or have kids who live in “Below Clarey” in Harrogate and go to university in Leeds. There is…28 Apr 2025HANSARD Child Rape GangsThe Minister has outlined money for local inquiries. Is she able to comment on what resources will be made available for people who might come forward as a result of those local…28 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseHarrogate’s LGBT community was appalled by homophobic comments made by Anthony Murphy, a Conservative town council candidate, who described it as a “truth” that acts of…24 Apr 2025HANSARDSewageThe wonderful River Nidd runs through my constituency, which similarly has paddleboarding, kayaking and all sorts of wonderful activities—including the Knaresborough bed race,…23 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingThe Minister says that the ruling provides clarity, but for the trans constituents I met and corresponded with over the weekend it provides anxiety and fear. Last week, a local…22 Apr 2025HANSARD Adoption BreakdownI am pleased to have secured this debate on this important issue, which is rarely discussed, yet profoundly impacts thousands of families across the UK: the crisis of adopted…03 Apr 2025HANSARD Adoption BreakdownI thank my hon. Friend for that intervention, and I will come on to that important point later in my speech. A major challenge in tackling adoption breakdown is the lack of…03 Apr 2025HANSARD Adoption BreakdownI have had the pleasure of meeting the hon. Gentleman’s child and look forward to meeting more in due course. He makes an excellent point. I will come on to everything he said…03 Apr 2025HANSARD Adoption BreakdownThe hon. Member is exactly right and puts her point eloquently. Far too often, families and children are left waiting, which causes additional pressures that can lead to adoption…03 Apr 2025HANSARD Adoption BreakdownThat is one of the key points about adoption disruption and breakdown, and the hon. Gentleman makes it very eloquently. There is concern that if we do not help people who are…03 Apr 2025HANSARD Adoption BreakdownWhile the early stages of adoption may involve training and some resources, the ongoing assistance tends to dwindle after a child is placed. Many adoptive parents, especially…03 Apr 2025HANSARD Adoption BreakdownThe hon. Member raises an excellent point. That is exactly the case, and I have heard exactly those points from many adoption charities across the UK. Our focus must also be on…03 Apr 2025HANSARD Adoption BreakdownI thank the hon. Member for that intervention. He makes a good point. We have ended up in a situation where local authorities are trying to recruit anyone to adopt, and it is…03 Apr 2025