Speeches by Perteghella.

“This is a question for Jenifer about the SEND cohort of students. We know that SEND students are much less likely to pick up level 3 qualifications. What support would you want to see for this cohort of students to take up the T-levels and widen participation?”

“I declare an interest as a Stratford-on-Avon district councillor. Does the Minister agree that, in two-tier local government areas, district and borough councils are best placed as the most local form of government to allocate funds from the UK shared prosperity fund, given their proximity to communities and their deep…”

“Does my hon. Friend agree that the Grenfell Tower inquiry has laid bare the failure of successive Governments in their duty of care to their citizens and revealed a catastrophic culture of carelessness that has caused untold suffering? Does she agree that the Government must act urgently to assist all leaseholders, inc…”

“T1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.”

“Sports clubs in my constituency such as Shipston rugby club and Stratford sports club are doing fantastic work with young people, but for rural constituencies like Stratford-on-Avon, where sports play a vital role in youth engagement, the impact of extreme weather events means that many sports clubs consistently lose a…”

“Q5. Next month marks two years since the death of Cody Fisher, a young man from my Stratford-on-Avon constituency. Cody was a talented footballer with a bright future, whose life was tragically cut short when he was stabbed in a nightclub in Birmingham. His mother, Tracey, has campaigned tirelessly in his memory for le…”

“You mentioned already mental health services and children. Obviously, we now know that in the period 2022-23, nearly 40,000 children waited over two years to access mental health services. We know that even when they are in the system, they then experience further delays in accessing treatment itself. What recommendati…”

“The Government promised in its manifesto to provide children access to specialist mental health services in every school. How quickly will we see this implemented?”

“I have another question about the transition between children’s mental health services and adult mental health services; parents tell me that they are very, very concerned about how this transition gets managed. They fear that the child might be put at the back of the queue or that there will be even more delays. Is th…”

“Finally, what more should the Government be doing to tackle the mental health problems affecting children and young people in England?”

“In my constituency of Stratford-on-Avon, the River Avon and its tributaries have been heavily polluted by untreated sewage discharges. We know this because of a citizen science project, which sees residents testing for pollutants regularly along the rivers and brooks. Their efforts are supported by community initiative…”

“5. What steps he is taking to help tackle unlawful discharges of sewage into waterways by water companies.”

“17. What steps she is taking to improve SEND provision in Warwickshire.”

“The previous Conservative Government left SEND families in Stratford-on-Avon to fend for themselves. I want not just additional SEND places, but continued support for children already attending specialist provision. Further, we need proper investment in home-to-school transport. Children were left without transport at …”

“Unlike in many countries that are dominated by vast corporate agribusinesses, the British rural landscape, including that of my Stratford-on-Avon constituency, is defined by small, family-run farms. They are our local food producers, and they are part of our communities. How do the Government plan to protect this herit…”

“While I welcome aspects of the Budget, including investment in the NHS and the review of carer’s allowance, I want to express my deep concern about the negative impact that this Budget will have on family farms and rural communities. Farmers in my constituency are already navigating immense financial challenges, from t…”

“I thank all Members for their moving contributions, especially those who have advocated for constituents impacted by this terrible injustice and shared their stories. I welcome the pledge to deliver this important payment scheme swiftly. However, I urge the Minister to look at the losses of those family members who pro…”

“I praise hon. Members for their excellent contributions and maiden speeches. Unpaid carers are the hidden backbone of our social care system. Whether they are parents or grandparents caring for children with special educational needs or disabilities, individuals supporting a spouse or sibling, or those stepping in to c…”

“Access to NHS dentistry is deeply affecting my constituents in Stratford-on-Avon, with many communities facing what can only be described as dental deserts. We have seen dentists leaving NHS services in recent years, leaving residents with limited options. In some cases, my constituents are waiting months for an appoin…”

“The town of Stratford-upon-Avon is one of the most visited locations in the UK, yet for many years we have not had a direct train to the capital. What steps is the Secretary of State taking to fix the lack of capacity in Chiltern Railways so that my constituents and visitors can travel directly and sustainably to and f…”