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HANSARDE-bikes12. What steps her Department is taking to help tackle the use of illegal and non-compliant e-bikes.16 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsOne of my constituents was nearly knocked over on a dedicated cycle path by an illegal e-bike. Riders in the gig economy in particular ride fast and dangerously. What steps are…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Changing Places Toilets: Capital FundingIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Sir Alec. I congratulate the hon. Member for Bexleyheath and Crayford (Daniel Francis) on securing this very important debate, and…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Changing Places Toilets: Capital FundingThe Minister just acknowledged that the fund was closed, although I am not sure whether all the money was spent. We all agree that the fund provided and delivered a very important…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Changing Places Toilets: Capital FundingI understand the money argument, but will the Minister acknowledge that local authorities are stuck when it comes to providing mandatory services? They have to provide children’s…16 Jul 2026HANSARDSupport for Bereaved ParentsDorothy House runs spaces called bereavement help points, where people who are grieving can meet others who are grieving. The service relies entirely on volunteers. The trauma of…14 Jul 2026HANSARDHigh Streets Organised Crime UnitThe high street organised crime unit is a welcome step to take illegal vapes off our high street, but organised crime gangs are then moving with impunity online, where enforcement…13 Jul 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls: Prosecution RatesI work with a wonderful charity in Bath called Voices, which supports women through their trauma, and helps them to cope with a complex and often unsympathetic court system. What…09 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI just want to make a very quick remark on this wonderful summer of sport. It is not just football that is potentially coming home—what about tennis coming home? The amazing…09 Jul 2026HANSARD Lobular Breast Cancer: Moon Shot ProjectWe have quite a lot of members of the public in the Gallery; it is lovely to have you. You have been through the experiences and are affected by the topic of the debate. However,…09 Jul 2026HANSARD Lobular Breast Cancer: Moon Shot ProjectOrder. I remind Members that they should bob if they wish to be called. I intend to call the Front Benchers at 3.58 pm. I am currently not imposing a time limit, but I suggest…09 Jul 2026HANSARD Lobular Breast Cancer: Moon Shot ProjectOrder. I encourage Members to speak into their microphones; it is quite difficult even for me to hear the debate, so it must be even more difficult for the people sitting in the…09 Jul 2026HANSARDCommunity-owned Renewable EnergyThe Energy Security and Net Zero Committee report on community energy, which I am sure the Minister has read, has raised concerns that community energy projects are at risk of…07 Jul 2026HANSARD Future of British HorseracingI would like to add to the list of our glorious racecourses. Bath racecourse is Britain’s highest flat racecourse, and it adds so much to the community. We have plenty of races,…07 Jul 2026HANSARD Future of British HorseracingBritish horseracing gets significantly lower returns from the gambling industry than our neighbours France and Ireland. Does the right hon. Lady not agree that it is disappointing…07 Jul 2026HANSARD Future of British HorseracingDoes my hon. Friend agree that, with good intentions, the Government wanted to do something about gambling addiction, but so much gambling is now done on the black market? We…07 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. Hundreds of women are secretly filmed on nights out. The clips are then put online, accompanied by horrible, misogynistic comments. They are viewed millions of times, often to…30 Jun 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsI recently hosted a roundtable with leading organisations in the VAWG sector to discuss the vile trend of men filming degrading videos of women enjoying a night out, and…24 Jun 2026HANSARD Climate ChangeWe should add that water shortages are a real cause of conflict. Many communities will be displaced. Anybody who is worried about migration now should be deeply worried about…24 Jun 2026HANSARD Climate ChangeThey will come, and you will shut the borders, but we will have wars over water shortages. We absolutely will. It sounds alarmist, but we can do something about it. We should not…24 Jun 2026