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HANSARDSocial Media: Children and Young PeopleI recently visited Lytchett Minster school and Queen Elizabeth’s school, and I held a session asking the young people about their views. Overwhelmingly, the children in sixth form…18 Mar 2026HANSARD Child Maintenance ServiceI congratulate the hon. Member for Bolton North East (Kirith Entwistle) on securing the debate, and I thank her and the Minister for allowing me time to speak. I will cut to the…17 Mar 2026HANSARDMeningitis OutbreakMeningitis is one of the worst nightmares that parents worry about, particularly when their teenagers leave home and are living away. My constituent Vicki Purdey from Corfe Mullen…17 Mar 2026HANSARD Strait of HormuzThe US President has suggested that the future of NATO may depend on countries falling into line with him, and supporting him on reopening this shipping channel. Does the Minister…16 Mar 2026HANSARDTrade with EuropeA sector in need of urgent attention is road haulage—moving not only goods but people across Europe for the purposes of tourism and education but also, importantly, film, TV,…12 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseDespite relying on public money, the financial accountability and value for money of multi-academy trusts seemingly goes unchallenged, with many leaders earning more than the…12 Mar 2026HANSARDRoyal Mail: Universal Service ObligationI align myself with the stories that everybody has told. Constituents in Sturminster Marshall received two postal deliveries in the whole of January, and then Royal Mail tried to…11 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ13. Two weeks ago it was confirmed that no extra time would be provided in the other place to allow the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill to complete its course. If the…11 Mar 2026HANSARDDigital ID: Public ConsultationCan the Chief Secretary tell us what happens if the 100-person panel concludes that the scheme will not have the trust, confidence and support of people? Can he confirm that…10 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals BillThere is absolutely no doubt that long delays in criminal court shake public confidence, and I can only imagine the distress of victims forced to wait years for justice. In my…10 Mar 2026HANSARDSupport for NEET Young PeopleMYTIME Young Carers in Dorset works to identify and support young people with caring responsibilities, as without information on their whereabouts, it is hard to target them for…09 Mar 2026HANSARDImmigration PolicyAlongside last week’s announcements was the most welcome announcement that BNO passport holders will not be required to hold B2 language qualifications, but Hongkongers resident…09 Mar 2026HANSARD Ministry of DefenceDoes the Chair of the Defence Committee share my concern that our continued reduction in numbers in the armed forces potentially undermines our ability to maintain our NATO…04 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT10. Last week, the BBC reported the death of Palestinian child Jad Jadallah, shot in a west bank refugee camp while Israeli soldiers watched him bleed to death. Violence against…03 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastI want to go back to the original attacks. Last year, Trump told us that he was attacking Iran to destroy any possibility of it getting a nuclear weapon, and told us afterwards…02 Mar 2026HANSARDSchool SEND ProvisionUnlike maintained schools, independent special educational needs settings are not required to respond to consultation requests from local authorities, leading to long delays,…02 Mar 2026HANSARDSchools White Paper: Every Child Achieving and ThrivingI welcome the language of “belonging”, particularly as the parent of a SEND child who once said to me, “They don’t want me here, do they, mum?” before he was put in specialist…23 Feb 2026HANSARD Police Grant ReportI can only apologise, Madam Chair. Would my hon. Friend agree that the Policing Minister is long overdue in replying to the calls from Dorset MPs and the police and crime…11 Feb 2026HANSARD Police Grant ReportI want to follow on from the hon. Member for Bournemouth East (Tom Hayes) in asking the Policing Minister again: would you agree that it is about time we got—11 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. Much of Dorset is blessed with solid-wall, thatched cottages—you must visit, Mr Speaker. That includes our National Trust village of Shapwick, where Slate cottage sat empty…10 Feb 2026