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HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn Manchester, London and now Wales, side road zebra crossings without Belisha beacons are allowed, yet in the rest of England they are not currently available. The Secretary of…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseAs the school summer holidays start, most children will be excited about six weeks of lazy days and endless play, but for young carers summer can be more like groundhog day, as…16 Jul 2026HANSARDSafety of Wimborne RoadI wish to present a petition on behalf of residents in Wimborne about road safety in the Walford Mill area. This location is on the route of three local schools, is close to a…15 Jul 2026HANSARD Public Office (Accountability) BillWill the Minister give way?14 Jul 2026HANSARD Public Office (Accountability) BillI am grateful to the Minister for giving way on the matter of the safety of our citizens. I have been contacted over the last couple of years by the family of Major Anthony Hornby…14 Jul 2026HANSARDLocal Government ReorganisationAs the right hon. Member for Salisbury (John Glen) mentioned, there is a very wild rumour in Wessex that a Labour MP has undermined the four councils against the will of the…13 Jul 2026HANSARD State of Climate and NatureI am sure the Minister will agree that to meet our climate and nature obligations, we must not take decisions that commit us to creating waste and causing harm for 40 years. The…13 Jul 2026HANSARDIsraeli Settlements: Trade BanHaving been to the west bank many years ago, I know that that is not a new thing. Does the hon. Lady agree that the use by the IDF of artificial intelligence machine guns, which…09 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseAs well as it being world cup and Wimbledon season, we are in the middle of sports day season. I am sure that many hon. Members will be heading home to take part in parent races.…09 Jul 2026HANSARDIsraeli Settlements: Trade BanHas the hon. Member seen today’s news that the EU is now considering a trade ban, and does he have a comment on it? If it is good enough for other countries, and if it is now good…09 Jul 2026HANSARDMaritime and Coastguard AgencyThis decision is clearly a kick in the teeth for brave people, like Chris from my constituency, who is worried that it will make the situation worse for whistleblowing rights. He…08 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government have worked with Ofgem to bring forward low or no standing charge schemes, which are supposedly open for trial. I cannot find them and neither can my residents. The…07 Jul 2026HANSARDPolice Leadership Commission ReportDorset is about to get its fourth chief constable in just eight years. While I wish Amanda Pearson well in her retirement, those I spoke to who were involved in the recruitment…06 Jul 2026HANSARDForeign Interference in UK PoliticsCan the Minister advise the House on how earnings from foreign sources not made directly as political donations, such as hosting or appearing on TV channels supporting foreign…06 Jul 2026HANSARDIsrael: E1 Zone ExpansionYesterday, a group of us met with non-governmental organisations and heard about how the settlers are physically surrounding Palestinian homes and schools, with properties built…01 Jul 2026HANSARDFlood Insurance: Reform of Flood ReWalford Mill Crafts and Little Pickle at the Mill, the café, in Wimborne were under water in the aftermath of storm Chandra, but although it was a named storm, no flood recovery…01 Jul 2026HANSARDMagistrate NumbersYesterday I joined members of the Justice Committee, including the Chair, on a trip to Nottingham as part of our review into youth justice. I want to press the Secretary of State…30 Jun 2026HANSARDDiscrimination against Trans PeopleSince the Supreme Court judgment—and even more so since the code of practice was published—my constituents who identify as trans are contacting me daily. One has told me that he…24 Jun 2026HANSARD Climate ChangeLast year was the worst on record for outdoor fires in Dorset. A part of my constituency burned for weeks on end, with many fires starting before others had been brought under…24 Jun 2026HANSARDDiscrimination against Trans PeopleSince the Supreme Court judgment—and even more so since the code of practice was published—my constituents who identify as trans are contacting me daily. One has told me that he…24 Jun 2026