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HANSARDChild PovertyOne thing that really concerns me is that I have met a number of parents who have had to leave work because of the unmet need of their children with special educational needs and…08 Dec 2025HANSARDDigital IDWill the hon. Gentleman give way?08 Dec 2025HANSARDDigital IDWill the hon. Lady comment on the polling around digital ID? This summer, there was net support: over 30%. When the Government announced that they were picking it up, that…08 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. Last month, I met Anoosheh Ashoori and opened his exhibit “Surviving Evin” at a Harrogate district Amnesty International branch event at Ripon cathedral. Given the continued…02 Dec 2025HANSARDDriving Test Availability: South-eastAs ever, it is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Harris. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Surrey Heath (Dr Pinkerton) on securing this important debate.…26 Nov 2025HANSARDDriving Test Availability: South-eastWill the Minister elaborate on whether there will be further input from driving instructors? Has there been an impact assessment of the effect that removing their ability to book…26 Nov 2025HANSARDDriving Test Availability: South-eastI recognise that that is part of the problem, but we need a comprehensive solution in the round that does not simply add to the backlog and the other pressures on the system,…26 Nov 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI tabled new clause 28, which would make provision for a new form of regional governance. The explanatory statement specifically mentions that it would make provision for a…24 Nov 2025HANSARDSale of Disposable BarbecuesOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. During the course of the previous debate, I waited over four hours to speak. In the Minister’s winding-up speech, she did not…24 Nov 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI rise to speak to new clause 28. I thank my Liberal Democrat colleagues who tabled a similar amendment in Committee. New clause 28 would effectively allow a new form of regional…24 Nov 2025HANSARD Suicide: Reducing the StigmaOne of my constituents, Steve, founded the Jordan Legacy after he lost his son to suicide. Its work involves outreach to schools, universities, employers and community groups. I…19 Nov 2025HANSARDEnergy Efficiency Schemes: Consumer Confidence6. What steps he is taking to improve consumer confidence in energy efficiency schemes.18 Nov 2025HANSARDEnergy Efficiency Schemes: Consumer ConfidenceThe Minister will not be surprised to hear me talking about spray foam insulation once again. One of the biggest frustrations that people have is that they do not have faith or…18 Nov 2025HANSARD Land Use Change: Food SecurityThe right hon. Lady has talked a lot about housing and development infringement upon the green belt. An issue in my area, around the village of Scotton, is the proposal for a huge…18 Nov 2025HANSARDChina Espionage: Government Security ResponseI have previously mentioned that the Joint Committee on Human Rights report on transnational repression specifically singled out China for having the most comprehensive TNR…18 Nov 2025HANSARDEnergy Efficiency Schemes: Consumer ConfidenceI appreciate the response that the Minister has given. He will not be surprised to hear me banging on—18 Nov 2025HANSARD Rogue BuildersIt is an honour to serve under your chairship, Ms Furniss. I congratulate the hon. Member for Wyre Forest (Mark Garnier) on securing this important debate. Over the last year, I…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Autistic Adults: EmploymentI completely agree. This comes back to one of the systemic barriers that people face throughout the Access to Work system, and the barriers to employment for autistic people.…11 Nov 2025HANSARD Autistic Adults: EmploymentI am sure the hon. Gentleman is highlighting some fantastic work. I completely agree; there are great examples out there. What we need is a system that holds those up and…11 Nov 2025HANSARD Autistic Adults: EmploymentIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Turner. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Hazel Grove (Lisa Smart) on securing the debate. She outlined some…11 Nov 2025