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HANSARDRegional Transport InequalityWill the hon. Lady give way on that point?11 Sept 2025HANSARD Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords]I will start by speaking to new clause 2, which stands in my name and is supported by over 70 colleagues from across the House. It calls for the removal of time restrictions…10 Sept 2025HANSARD Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords]My hon. Friend makes an excellent point and I highlight the work that Liberal Democrat councillors, including him, have done over the years to ensure that such provision is made.…10 Sept 2025HANSARD Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords]rose —10 Sept 2025HANSARD Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords]The shadow Minister mentioned how the Conservative party came to change its view on my hon. Friend’s amendment on audible noises. One thing that has not come up during the debate…10 Sept 2025HANSARD Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords]The Minister made an interesting point earlier about allowing local transport authorities and mayors to make decisions when it comes to buses. Why does he think that a national…10 Sept 2025HANSARD Neurodivergent People: EmploymentOne of the things that constituents have to come to me with is worries about the proposed changes—which have now been shelved—to personal independence payments. Does the hon.…09 Sept 2025HANSARD Neurodivergent People: EmploymentThe Minister has outlined a plethora of different places he has visited. I invite him to visit some of the fantastic organisations in my constituency, such as the Artizan café,…09 Sept 2025HANSARDArmed Forces: Recruitment and Retention8. What steps he is taking to improve recruitment and retention in the armed forces.08 Sept 2025HANSARDArmed Forces: Recruitment and RetentionI welcome the Minister to her place. Over the past year I have had the privilege of taking part in the armed forces parliamentary scheme, and have met people across the United…08 Sept 2025HANSARDPETITIONI rise to present a petition on disabled bus passes and their use during peak hours. At the moment, across England, there is a 9.30 am barrier, as before that time people are not…08 Sept 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI sit on the Joint Committee on Human Rights. One of the issues concerning me is what scrutiny and accountability the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s new code of practice…04 Sept 2025HANSARD Early Education and ChildcareI welcome the positive step towards providing affordable childcare. Coppice Valley primary school in my constituency is part of phase 1 of the scheme that the Minister outlined.…04 Sept 2025HANSARDAdoption and Special Guardianship Support FundIt is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Lewell. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Mid Sussex (Alison Bennett) for securing this debate. This is, I believe, the…04 Sept 2025HANSARDAdoption and Special Guardianship Support FundIn an Adjournment debate on 3 April, the Minister said: “This debate has given me the opportunity to talk about our plans to ensure that all adopted children get the support they…04 Sept 2025HANSARD Hospitality SectorI recently visited the General Tarleton in Ferrensby, which has just reopened. A fantastic group of people have created the Jeopardy Hospitality project, which reopens pubs that…03 Sept 2025HANSARDDiabetes in SportI thank the Minister for being very generous with her time. One key point is that when it comes to exercise and sport, our most formative experiences are at school. When my sister…03 Sept 2025HANSARDDiabetes in SportI am chair of the all-party parliamentary group for diabetes, and over the summer, we visited the Northern general hospital in Sheffield. We met healthcare professionals who spoke…03 Sept 2025HANSARD Solar Development: NewarkMy constituency has a similar situation to the one the right hon. Gentleman is describing. The village of Scotton, which is home to the house where Guy Fawkes grew up, risks being…02 Sept 2025HANSARD Eating Disorders: Prevention of DeathsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Desmond, and I congratulate the hon. Member for Isle of Wight West (Mr Quigley) on securing this important debate. Prior to…02 Sept 2025