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HANSARDChildren's Wellbeing and Schools Bill (Second sitting)I make this point in the context of the Labour peer who did disclose her party allegiance.21 Jan 2025HANSARDChildren's Wellbeing and Schools Bill (Second sitting)I want to make a reference to the previous witness. It is my first time at a Committee oral hearing, and I am slightly astonished that there was no declaration that the previous…21 Jan 2025HANSARDChildren's Wellbeing and Schools Bill (Second sitting)Q I think this question is for Mark. Before I was elected, for five years, I ran a service in support of survivors of child sexual abuse. Hearing the Children’s Commissioner say,…21 Jan 2025HANSARDChildren's Wellbeing and Schools Bill (First sitting)Q Before I was elected, I ran a domestic abuse and mental health charity, so I can definitely speak to the value of the mandate, even in a local authority setting, which was…21 Jan 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillI never disagree with my hon. Friend, and his point shows why we need the Bill. I welcome the Bill’s protections against unreasonable rent rises and rental bidding. My disabled…14 Jan 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillThere can be few places in our country that need this Bill more than Bournemouth East. A total of 33% of households in my constituency are in private rented accommodation, which…14 Jan 2025HANSARDWater (Special Measures) Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I thank my hon. Friend for his important intervention. It is great to see him championing his constituency, and it goes to show why Labour won in so many seaside and coastal…09 Jan 2025HANSARDPokesdown StationI thank the Minister for that very helpful answer. The people of Pokesdown are certainly very keen for their lift, which they have been waiting a long time for. Back in the 1980s…09 Jan 2025HANSARDWater (Special Measures) Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. This is an important topic and Committee, but before I talk about that, I wish gently to remind the hon. Member for…09 Jan 2025HANSARDPokesdown Station11. What steps she is taking to improve accessibility at Pokesdown railway station.09 Jan 2025HANSARD PlaygroundsI could not agree more. My hon. Friend is a champion for play in his area. In Bournemouth East, contact with a play area is at 35%, which is a significant problem, and I know that…08 Jan 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillChildren growing up in Bournemouth deserve the best start in life—nothing less. Whoever you are, and wherever you come from, you should be able to go as far as your talents take…08 Jan 2025HANSARD PlaygroundsI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Stafford (Leigh Ingham), the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon), my hon. Friends the Members for Ealing Southall (Deirdre Costigan) and…08 Jan 2025HANSARD Heat Batteries: Decarbonising HomesWill my hon. Friend give way?08 Jan 2025HANSARD Heat Batteries: Decarbonising HomesI thank my hon. Friend for securing this debate. I was lucky recently to visit Kensa’s air source heat pumps in Sutton Dwellings in Chelsea. I have also visited Tepeo’s factory;…08 Jan 2025HANSARD PlaygroundsI beg to move, That this House has considered the provision of playgrounds by local authorities. Thank you for the opportunity to lead this important Westminster Hall debate on…08 Jan 2025HANSARD Town CentresI thank my hon. Friend for securing a debate on this issue. Bournemouth town centre has just had a very busy Christmas period. We had fantastic Christmas lights funded by the…07 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Veterans Minister and I recently visited Bournemouth War Memorial Homes, a specialist social housing provider for veterans in my constituency. Will the Minister outline what…06 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI recently visited the zero-emission boiler manufacturer Tepeo in Wokingham. Its owners were thrilled by the Government’s decision that heat batteries can qualify for the warm…17 Dec 2024HANSARD English DevolutionAs a former councillor of 10 years who sought election to this place to give power back to communities, I am absolutely thrilled by this devolution White Paper, and I congratulate…16 Dec 2024