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HANSARDVictims of Domestic Abuse: AccommodationVictims of domestic violence urgently need safe and stable accommodation. However, councils have no obligation to offer like-for-like housing. Too often, the duty is discharged by…07 Apr 2025HANSARDListed Places of Worship Grant SchemeI thank the Second Church Estates Commissioner for her answers on this topic, but could she outline what support she can offer churches across Guildford that are facing…03 Apr 2025HANSARDNon-disclosure AgreementsI agree; we need to look carefully at this issue, particularly where public money is being used. Across the board, we need to end the practice of abusive NDAs. It is an outrage,…02 Apr 2025HANSARDNon-disclosure AgreementsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Betts. I thank the right hon. Member for Sheffield Heeley (Louise Haigh) for securing this important debate. As we heard in…02 Apr 2025HANSARDDecarbonising TransportWhat steps are the Government taking to address diesel islands, which are sections of track without electrification such as those between Reading and my constituency, to support…27 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. My constituent Sam serves in Afghanistan and suffers from PTSD. Although he is entitled to compensation, his condition has left him struggling with the forms and, 10 years on,…24 Mar 2025HANSARD Financial EducationI thank the hon. Member for Broadland and Fakenham (Jerome Mayhew) for securing this important debate. I find the statistics about what children remember of financial literacy…06 Feb 2025HANSARDFlood Preparedness Projects4. What steps his Department is taking to support flood preparedness projects.06 Feb 2025HANSARDFlood Preparedness ProjectsAcross my constituency of Guildford, the local flood forums work tirelessly, bringing together agencies and residents to address the growing concerns they have about flooding.…06 Feb 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Local GovernmentWhen I speak to residents across Guildford, they raise again and again their fear of the impact of debt, and the particular financial problems that we have in Surrey. Local…05 Feb 2025HANSARD Creative IndustriesI declare an interest, as I have received donations from Stellar Entertainment. My constituency of Guildford is a fantastic and varied creative hub for the south-east, and I could…27 Jan 2025HANSARDNew Homes (Solar Generation) BillI thank my hon. Friend for bringing the Bill to the House. It is so important that it almost feels like a no-brainer. Many of my residents share with me their frustration about…17 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.08 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn 2023, the Lords Communications and Digital Committee found that 1.7 million households were without internet. Will the Secretary of State outline how the Government are working…08 Jan 2025HANSARD NHS BacklogBefore Christmas, I shared in this Chamber the issues impacting my Guildford constituents who are struggling to access support for special educational needs and disabilities.…06 Jan 2025HANSARDChristmas AdjournmentI will use my time in this debate to raise an issue that we have heard so much about over the last six months: the crisis in special educational needs. Two weeks ago, I had the…19 Dec 2024HANSARDDraft Local Digital Television Programme Services (Amendment) Order 2024It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer. The Liberal Democrats support this statutory instrument, but I wish to put on the record how grateful I am for the…17 Dec 2024HANSARD Improving Public TransportI am very grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Glastonbury and Somerton (Sarah Dyke) for securing the debate on this important topic. As the Member for the Guildford…05 Dec 2024HANSARD Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) BillLet me say how grateful I am that the Government have accepted Lords amendment 3. The accessibility of public transport is crucial for all those who wish to use rail services and…19 Nov 2024HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)I want to raise two specific issues in relation to the Budget, but we on the Liberal Democrat Benches are pleased to see the investment in the NHS. It does feel, however, like the…04 Nov 2024