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HANSARDDraft Vaping Duty Stamps (Requirements, Reviews and Appeals) Regulations 2026I declare an interest: I have not smoked for more than a decade, and I vape. Does the Minister agree that we have to be careful that the language we use does not discourage people…27 Apr 2026HANSARDDraft Vaping Duty Stamps (Requirements, Reviews and Appeals) Regulations 2026The Minister says they may be lower. I believe it is said that they are significantly lower.27 Apr 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ10. Housing is one of the biggest issues in my constituency. Lewisham council is working hard to improve things, and is bringing its housing stock back in house. Non-decent homes…22 Apr 2026HANSARD Representation of the People BillMay I start by saying how happy I am to be contributing to today’s debate? Members who have been in the House for a while will know that I am a long-term advocate for votes for 16…02 Mar 2026HANSARD Representation of the People BillI completely agree with everything the right hon. Gentleman has articulated so well. At the time, some saw this as a controversial topic for a private Member’s Bill—I am sure…02 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ11. As the UK’s first borough of sanctuary, Lewisham has a proud history of welcoming people fleeing conflict, persecution and instability. Our council works closely with support…28 Jan 2026HANSARD Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Billrose —09 Jul 2025HANSARD Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillWill the right hon. Member give way?09 Jul 2025HANSARD Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillI welcome the amendment, but does my hon. Friend agree that co-production needs to go beyond oversight if we want to build trust and engagement with disabled people and their…09 Jul 2025HANSARD Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Billrose—09 Jul 2025HANSARD Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillWill the Minister give way?09 Jul 2025HANSARD Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Billrose—09 Jul 2025HANSARD Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillWill the Minister ensure that the universal credit health element forms part of the co-produced Timms review when reviewing the assessment process, as the UC health element will…09 Jul 2025HANSARDUniversal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillI begin by welcoming the positive steps the Department has set out in the “Pathways to Work” Green Paper on supporting people into work; the right to try work without the fear of…01 Jul 2025HANSARDUniversal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillI absolutely agree. The review needs to ensure that it has the right engagement and consultation with everybody, but it must be co-produced with the experts by experience. I want…01 Jul 2025HANSARDWelfare ReformI thank the Secretary of State for her statement. Will the Timms review have the powers to review the planned budget savings for future claimants of PIP and universal credit…30 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillThis is my first speech in this Chamber since the general election, and if I am honest, I wish I was not speaking in this debate, as I wish this legislation was not being put…20 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [Lords] (Fourth sitting)Oh no!05 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [Lords] (Fourth sitting)Opposition? Hold on—we are the Government.05 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)Yes.03 Jun 2025