That this House recognises that access to affordable energy is a basic necessity and that no household should face a choice between heating their home and meeting other essential needs; notes that households continue to face significant financial pressure from energy bills following continued volatility in global gas markets; further notes that monopoly energy network operators are on course to receive up to £7 billion in unearned windfall profits under the current RIIO-2 price control framework, not through improved performance but through an unintended consequence of the regulatory system; believes those unexpected profits should be used to cut energy bills for all households rather than to enrich shareholders; also notes that this would help tackle the trend of rising energy debt, therefore supporting the resilience of our energy market; further believes that additional targeted support must be provided to vulnerable households and families with children facing high energy costs; notes reports that the Rt hon. Member for Makerfield is considering proposals similar to the Liberal Democrats' essential energy guarantee, which would provide every household with a discount on its essential energy consumption; urges him to commit to this approach for the benefit of everyone in Great Britain; and calls on the Government to bring forward permanent reforms to reduce energy bills, including a 10-year emergency home upgrade programme, reform of the electricity market to reduce reliance on global gas prices, and accelerated investment in home-grown renewable energy.

That this House recognises that access to affordable energy is a basic necessity and that no household should face a choice between heating their home and meeting other essential needs; notes that households continue to face significant financial pressure from energy bills following continued volatility in global gas markets; further...

That this House congratulates the Liberal Democrat administration at Hertfordshire County Council and the Central East Integrated Care Board on their work to reform the local Special Education Needs and Disabilities service for the county; welcomes the lifting of the Improvement Notice on 15 April 2026, which was issued to the previous Conservative administration at the council after the authority received the worst possible outcome during a joint Ofsted and Care Quality Commission inspection in July 2023; notes with regret the devastating impact the poor SEND service provided by the previous administration had on children, young people and their families for many years in Hertfordshire; acknowledges that further improvement to SEND delivery is ongoing to ensure families receive the support they need to allow their children to thrive and succeed; cautiously welcomes the £17million of High Needs Capital allocation from the Labour government for 2026/27, but regrets that of 153 local authorities this leaves Hertfordshire as 91st in terms of per pupil funding; notes that EHCP numbers have increased by 139% over the 8 years to 2025/26, spending has increased by 183%, but that the High Needs Grant from central government has increased by only 112%, with service provision significantly outstripping available funding; condemns the government’s policy of confirming a High Needs Stability Grant of only 90% of the cumulative funding deficit; and calls on Ministers to urgently provide funding to allow the authority to deliver the service families need and deserve.

That this House congratulates the Liberal Democrat administration at Hertfordshire County Council and the Central East Integrated Care Board on their work to reform the local Special Education Needs and Disabilities service for the county; welcomes the lifting of the Improvement Notice on 15 April 2026, which was issued to...

That this House commends the work of St Albans Interfaith League (SAIL); congratulates Herts Together for organising the Herts Standing Against Hate event in St Albans on Friday 15 May; thanks the Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire, the Chief Constable of Hertfordshire, faith leaders and all who volunteered their time for their support in facilitating this successful event; recognises the launch of the countywide ‘One County, Many Voices, Shared Future’ initiative to celebrate Hertfordshire diversity and strengthen community connections; condemns rising levels of antisemitism and Islamophobia, and especially the recent violent attacks on minority communities across the UK; regrets the loss of some inter-faith networks and initiatives in recent years; praises the leadership shown by faith and community leaders in St Albans who have made a joint statement entitled 5 Principles for Dialogue: why Jews and Muslims refuse to be enemies and are working together to educate, counter misunderstanding and forge community cohesion in the city and neighbouring areas by jointly attending schools and community events; and calls on the Government to actively engage with and promote new inter-faith initiatives with a view to emulating them across the UK.

That this House commends the work of St Albans Interfaith League (SAIL); congratulates Herts Together for organising the Herts Standing Against Hate event in St Albans on Friday 15 May; thanks the Lord Lieutenant of Hertfordshire, the Chief Constable of Hertfordshire, faith leaders and all who volunteered their time for...

That this House congratulates the outstanding achievement of Peter Hill who has visited all 4,429 pubs featured in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2020; notes that on Friday 9 January 2026 the award-winning pub The Mermaid in St Albans had the honour of being the final pub Peter visited as part of his endeavour; commends Peter Hill for raising £7,000 for charity in the six years he has been visiting pubs in the Good Beer Guide 2020; further notes that Peter first started visiting CAMRA Good Beer Guide pubs in 1984 and that he has to date visited 24,424 pubs across Great Britain and Northern Ireland, travelled 400,000 miles and raised £35,000 for charity in the process; further congratulates Peter for his outstanding achievement; further commends the CAMRA volunteers who put together the annual Good Beer Guide as the authoritative, independent guide to great beer and pubs across the UK; wishes CAMRA and all its members the best for their campaigns to support, protect and promote public houses; and calls on the Government to adopt policies which allow community pubs across the UK to survive and thrive.

That this House congratulates the outstanding achievement of Peter Hill who has visited all 4,429 pubs featured in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2020; notes that on Friday 9 January 2026 the award-winning pub The Mermaid in St Albans had the honour of being the final pub Peter visited as...

That this House remembers the 83rd anniversary of the sinking of the British passenger ship SS Tilawa on 23 November 1942 during World War Two; regrets that 280 passengers and crew perished, mostly Indian nationals; is grateful that 678 were rescued by HMS Birmingham and SS Carthage; notes that survivors and families of survivors met in Leicester on 23 November 2025 to officially recognise the tragedy; thanks Mr Maciel aged 96 who lost his entire family in the tragedy, Mr Jani aged 86 and Mr Osman aged 92 who are the only known remaining UK survivors for their participation in the memorial service; commemorates first radio officer EB Duncan who received a posthumous Kings Bravery award for his sacrifice in going down with his ship in order to send the last known distress signals which allowed many lives to be saved during the rescue; and pays tribute to the Tilawa 1942 organisation and the Tilawa families who organised the Leicester gathering, for their efforts to remember this tragic event.

That this House remembers the 83rd anniversary of the sinking of the British passenger ship SS Tilawa on 23 November 1942 during World War Two; regrets that 280 passengers and crew perished, mostly Indian nationals; is grateful that 678 were rescued by HMS Birmingham and SS Carthage; notes that survivors...

That this House celebrates the award of an honorary posthumous England Cap for Frank Soo by the Football Association, to his family and the Frank Soo Foundation; recognises that Frank Soo was the first player of Asian descent to play for England, making his debut against Wales in 1942, and that he went on to play for England a further eight times in addition to captaining the RAF team during the Second World War; regrets that, while Frank was one of the best footballers of his generation, that until now his story has often been forgotten; notes that because wartime matches aren’t internationally recognised by FIFA as official fixtures, the presentation of a posthumous honorary cap has allowed the Football Association the opportunity to acknowledge Frank as a trailblazer in English football; further notes that Frank was born in Derbyshire to a Chinese father and English mother, that he grew up in Liverpool and had a successful club football career including with Stoke City as captain, Leicester City and Luton Town; commends Frank’s success in his later career as manager at St Albans City, and as the 1952 Helsinki Olympics coach of the Norwegian national team; recognises how fitting the announcement of Frank’s honorary cap is during East and South East Asian heritage month, which celebrates the positive contributions these communities have had on the UK; and wishes Frank’s family and the Frank Soo foundation well for the presentation of the honorary cap on 9 October at Wembley Stadium.

That this House celebrates the award of an honorary posthumous England Cap for Frank Soo by the Football Association, to his family and the Frank Soo Foundation; recognises that Frank Soo was the first player of Asian descent to play for England, making his debut against Wales in 1942, and...

That this House congratulates the Green House Climate Club in St Albans, including students from Margaret Wix Primary School, Abbey Primary School, Prae Wood Primary School and Cunningham Hill Schools for their advocacy and campaigning to prevent plastic pollution by publishers and retailers of childrens’ magazines and comics; commends their work to promote the national Kids Against Plastic tat campaign; recognises that the cheap plastic toy giveaways and plastic film wrapping used by some publishers of magazines are rarely recycled, often end up in landfill, being incinerated, or otherwise being littered in our environment; agrees that positive change by publishers and retailers to end unnecessary plastic tat can play a part in our fight against plastic pollution and the climate crisis; calls on Tesco Chief Executive Ken Murphy to meet with the Green House Climate Club members to receive their petition; and further calls on Tesco, other major supermarkets and newsagents to follow the example of Waitrose who responded to national petitions by stopping selling magazines with plastic toys.

That this House congratulates the Green House Climate Club in St Albans, including students from Margaret Wix Primary School, Abbey Primary School, Prae Wood Primary School and Cunningham Hill Schools for their advocacy and campaigning to prevent plastic pollution by publishers and retailers of childrens’ magazines and comics; commends their...

That this House recognises the outstanding work being carried out by Oaklands College in fostering sporting, academic and vocational excellence; commends the College for its longstanding commitment to developing talent and providing students with exceptional opportunities since 1921, most recently exemplified by the establishment of the Sports High Performance Centre; notes the College’s role in supporting elite athletes, with distinguished alumni such as Paralympic Champion Olivia Breen, Olympic medalist Daryll Neita, and former England footballer and broadcaster Alex Scott, demonstrating the success of its high-quality coaching and development programmes; acknowledges the College’s rising student outcomes as a result of its focus on academic achievement, career readiness and the integration of technology-enabled learning to enhance student engagement and skills development; further recognises its strong partnerships with local, regional and national employers to provide students with relevant experience and industry-aligned skills; highlights the College’s significant investment in its new Construction Centre, which will provide state-of-the-art training facilities to equip students with the technical expertise needed to excel in the construction industry and continue to develop facilities for construction and engineering; and calls on the Government to continue supporting institutions like Oaklands College that play a crucial role in nurturing sporting, academic and vocational success.

That this House recognises the outstanding work being carried out by Oaklands College in fostering sporting, academic and vocational excellence; commends the College for its longstanding commitment to developing talent and providing students with exceptional opportunities since 1921, most recently exemplified by the establishment of the Sports High Performance Centre;...

That this House celebrates that for nearly 700 years the Alban Bun has been part of the Easter tradition at St Albans Cathedral; recognises the Alban Bun’s status as the precursor to the famous Hot Cross Bun; notes that Brother Thomas Rocliffe, a monk at the abbey, is said to have developed the original recipe in 1361 and would distribute his buns to the poor on Good Friday; further notes that Brother Thomas Rocliffe developed an original recipe which remains a closely guarded secret; thanks all those involved in baking this year’s buns; further celebrates all the hard work of the team at the Abbot’s Kitchen Cafe in St Albans Cathedral for serving and selling Alban Buns throughout Lent; and encourages hon. Members to visit St Albans and enjoy this most wonderful tradition.

That this House celebrates that for nearly 700 years the Alban Bun has been part of the Easter tradition at St Albans Cathedral; recognises the Alban Bun’s status as the precursor to the famous Hot Cross Bun; notes that Brother Thomas Rocliffe, a monk at the abbey, is said to...

That this House acknowledges that World Kidney Day takes place on Thursday 13 March 2025; recognises that an estimated 3.5 million people are living with later stage, 3-5, chronic kidney disease (CKD), although many remain undiagnosed; further recognises the mental health impacts of severe CKD, evidenced through 67% of patients living with CKD reporting symptoms of depression; regrets the financial impacts on patients due to multiple trips to hospital per week for life sustaining treatment, the inability to work regular hours, and increased utility bills due to energy intensive medical equipment negatively impacting patients’ finances; understands that CKD cases are often preventable, and by detecting CKD early, it is possible to slow or stop the progression of the disease, and prevent it from reaching the stages at which it is most severe; commends charities, such as Kidney Care UK, and their work on the Bloody Amazing Kidneys campaign, which raises awareness of the disease and encourages people most at risk of chronic kidney disease to get tested; notes that half of the 135,000 people who took the Bloody Amazing Kidneys campaign kidney health check were at risk of kidney disease, mainly because of high blood pressure; and calls on the Government to prioritise the early detection of kidney disease, and develop guidelines so that other services and support vital for kidney patients, including transport, social care, and mental health support, are uniformly available, with no postcode lotteries.

That this House acknowledges that World Kidney Day takes place on Thursday 13 March 2025; recognises that an estimated 3.5 million people are living with later stage, 3-5, chronic kidney disease (CKD), although many remain undiagnosed; further recognises the mental health impacts of severe CKD, evidenced through 67% of patients...

That this House congratulates the International Christian Medical and Dental Association (ICMDA), Mighty Convoy (MC) and the Christian Medical Association of Ukraine (CMAU) on the launch of their new partnership campaign Convoy of Hope to provide vehicles and medical supplies to Ukraine; notes that they have already together raised over £1.3m and sent over 150 lorry loads and over 40 ambulances of purchased and donated medical supplies worth over £10 million to provide vital medical aid to the people of Ukraine since February 2022, including, but not limited to, anaesthetic machines, oxygen concentrators, baby incubators, patient monitors, field dressings, pharmaceuticals, beds and external fixators; further notes the partnerships they have formed with healthcare and logistics companies including Gateshead NHS Trust, Leeds Hospital, Northumbria NHS Trust, Barts NHS Trust, Kimal, Clinisupplies, Circle Health Group, Keswick Group, Dawson Group, Taylor Transport, Clipper Logistics, Bunzl and others; calls on hon. and Rt. hon. Members to promote the Convoy of Hope partnership to relevant people and organisations in their constituencies, and especially hospitals and medical suppliers encouraging them to donate excess medical supplies; recognises the contribution of ICMDA, MC and CMAU in supporting the people of Ukraine against the illegal Russian invasion; and wishes the new partnership the very best in its continued efforts in delivering emergency vehicles and medical supplies to the region.

That this House congratulates the International Christian Medical and Dental Association (ICMDA), Mighty Convoy (MC) and the Christian Medical Association of Ukraine (CMAU) on the launch of their new partnership campaign Convoy of Hope to provide vehicles and medical supplies to Ukraine; notes that they have already together raised over...

That this House notes with deep concern the poor performance of AJM Healthcare, the leading provider of NHS wheelchair services, as set out in news reports and experienced by an increasing number of constituents; expresses its disappointment that responses to enquiries to that organisation are not forthcoming to its users, Integrated Care Boards, or their Members of Parliament; agrees with users that the waiting times for wheelchairs provided by AJM Healthcare are unacceptably long and are impacting users’ mental and physical wellbeing; regrets that the Government does not have specific plans to solicit feedback from Integrated Care Boards on the performance of AJM Healthcare in their areas; further regrets that the Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board has stated that there was some way to go before they have AJM Healthcare providing the level and responsiveness of service patients and their families need; further notes with alarm that AJM Healthcare is one of the largest national wheelchair providers supplying approximately 150,000 registered users and representing around 20% of all wheelchair service needs for NHS England; calls on AJM Healthcare to respond promptly to enquiries from its customers, Integrated Care Boards, and their Members of Parliament; and calls on the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care to invite AJM Healthcare to answer to all concerned hon. Members for its failures in providing essential wheelchair services.

That this House notes with deep concern the poor performance of AJM Healthcare, the leading provider of NHS wheelchair services, as set out in news reports and experienced by an increasing number of constituents; expresses its disappointment that responses to enquiries to that organisation are not forthcoming to its users,...

That this House recognises that events abroad can and do have an impact on community tensions and cohesion in the UK; condemns rising levels of antisemitism and Islamophobia; regrets that a number of inter-faith networks and initiatives have broken down in recent months; praises the leadership shown by faith and community leaders in St Albans who have made a joint statement entitled 5 Principles for Dialogue: why Jews and Muslims refuse to be enemies and are working together to educate, counter misunderstanding and forge community cohesion in the city and neighbouring areas by jointly attending schools and community events; welcomes the formation of the St Albans Interfaith League (SAIL); congratulates SAIL on the launch of the podcast A is for Abraham - Muslim, Jewish, Christian points of view; and calls on the Government to actively engage with and promote new inter-faith initiatives with a view to emulating them across the UK.

That this House recognises that events abroad can and do have an impact on community tensions and cohesion in the UK; condemns rising levels of antisemitism and Islamophobia; regrets that a number of inter-faith networks and initiatives have broken down in recent months; praises the leadership shown by faith and...

That this House recognises the importance of Post Office branches across the UK; believes that they form a vital part of our local communities and highstreets with millions of people depending on them; recognises the importance of Post Offices as community hubs, providing access to communication, banking and other vital services; notes the particular need for such services for people with restricted access, such as older or more rural populations with little connectivity; is deeply concerned about the news that 115 branches of the Post Office may be closed and around 1,000 jobs could be at risk; and calls on the Government to take action to set the Post Office on a sustainable footing for the long term and to ensure that none of the 115 post offices close until a consultation with each local community has been undertaken.

That this House recognises the importance of Post Office branches across the UK; believes that they form a vital part of our local communities and highstreets with millions of people depending on them; recognises the importance of Post Offices as community hubs, providing access to communication, banking and other vital...

That this House congratulates St Albans Market on being awarded Best Large Outdoor Market in Britain for 2024; notes the significance of the Love Your Local Market campaign, organised by the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA), in celebrating and supporting local markets across the UK; recognises the vital role that markets play in fostering vibrant community life, supporting local economies, and providing accessible opportunities for small businesses and entrepreneurs; acknowledges the Markets First campaign launched by NABMA, which focuses on attracting and retaining traders, addressing economic challenges, demonstrating the wider value of markets, professionalising market management, and improving relationships with traders; celebrates the participation of over 400 markets in the Love Your Local Market campaign from 17 May to 1 June 2024; and calls on the Government to support initiatives that promote local markets, enhance community engagement, and ensure the sustainability of markets as essential components of our towns and cities.

That this House congratulates St Albans Market on being awarded Best Large Outdoor Market in Britain for 2024; notes the significance of the Love Your Local Market campaign, organised by the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA), in celebrating and supporting local markets across the UK; recognises the vital...

That his House notes that World Kidney Day takes place on Thursday 14 March 2024; recognises that an estimated 7.2 million people in the UK are living with early- and late-stage chronic kidney disease; acknowledges that some patients are being told about their risk or their diagnosis too late, when their lives are under threat and treatment options are extreme and life-altering, rather than at the early stages when there are options to delay or stop the disease getting worse; commends charities, such as Kidney Care UK, for their work in advocating for an earlier diagnosis, testing for those at higher risk, improved primary and secondary care and greater support for kidney patients; and calls on the Government to ensure everyone who is at risk of chronic kidney disease is provided with information on how to reduce that risk, tested annually, monitored, and if diagnosed early, provided with support to prevent or slow down their condition getting worse.

That his House notes that World Kidney Day takes place on Thursday 14 March 2024; recognises that an estimated 7.2 million people in the UK are living with early- and late-stage chronic kidney disease; acknowledges that some patients are being told about their risk or their diagnosis too late, when...

That this House calls on the Government to drop the general debate whose subject is yet to be announced on 4 March 2024 and bring forward instead a motion in the name of the Liberal Democrats, doing so in recognition that the party should be allowed to do so as the fourth-largest party in the House of Commons, third-largest party in the UK by vote-share and following the precedents set in previous Parliaments, to debate ways to support the 36% of patients currently waiting longer than 62 days to begin cancer treatment, and the merits of introducing a legal right to a two-month cancer treatment guarantee.

That this House calls on the Government to drop the general debate whose subject is yet to be announced on 4 March 2024 and bring forward instead a motion in the name of the Liberal Democrats, doing so in recognition that the party should be allowed to do so as...

That this House recognises Rett Syndrome Awareness Month from 1 to 30 October; notes its importance for raising awareness of the rare genetic disorder as the second most common cause of severe disability in women and girls; commends the charitable organisation Rett UK, for their outstanding work in providing information, support and advocacy services for people impacted by the condition across the UK; and recognises the importance of their campaign this Rett Syndrome Awareness Month to inform, educate and engage people who can help improve the lives of people living with Rett Syndrome and their families.

That this House recognises Rett Syndrome Awareness Month from 1 to 30 October; notes its importance for raising awareness of the rare genetic disorder as the second most common cause of severe disability in women and girls; commends the charitable organisation Rett UK, for their outstanding work in providing information,...

That this House acknowledges the treatment of nuclear test veterans in the UK; notes their continuing battle for justice and recognition for their role; further notes with disappointment the delays in issuing of medals to these veterans; further acknowledges their ongoing anger and frustration; affirms the nation’s duty of care to this group of people; applauds the work of Labrats International, a campaigning group for descendants of atomic testing programs across the world; and calls on the Government to fully support these veterans and their families.

That this House acknowledges the treatment of nuclear test veterans in the UK; notes their continuing battle for justice and recognition for their role; further notes with disappointment the delays in issuing of medals to these veterans; further acknowledges their ongoing anger and frustration; affirms the nation’s duty of care...

That this House notes that some people who are legally residing in the United Kingdom have children attached to their dependent visas who are extremely talented at sports; expresses extreme disappointment at the refusal of the Home Office to establish a route for these talented children on dependent visas to enter a professional sporting environment to further their career; regrets that children who have entered the UK dependants are precluded from pursuing a professional sporting career; and calls on the Government to engage with the Professional Footballers Association, football clubs and other sporting bodies that want to nurture the sporting talent of these young people.

That this House notes that some people who are legally residing in the United Kingdom have children attached to their dependent visas who are extremely talented at sports; expresses extreme disappointment at the refusal of the Home Office to establish a route for these talented children on dependent visas to...