Business of the House

Cameron Thomas Excerpts

Thursday 19th March 2026 Commons Chamber

[Sir Alan Campbell]

I thank my hon. Friend for raising that matter, which has been raised consistently by all parties across the House. The Government understand the importance of face-to-face banking services, which is why we are committed to the roll-out of at least 350 banking hubs, more than 210 of which are already open. I will ensure that the relevant Minister has heard what my hon. Friend has said. I encourage him to apply for an Adjournment or Westminster Hall debate, because I am sure that others will wish to join him and raise matters concerning their own constituencies.

[Cameron Thomas (Tewkesbury) (LD)]

I recently learned about the work of my constituent Claire Brown from Prestbury, who supports families with seriously ill children. She founded the charity Team Charlie, which raises funds to ensure that families with sick children can take holidays, after having raised £200,000 to fund brain cancer treatment for a boy called Charlie, who sadly passed away just over five years ago. Team Charlie enables families enduring immense emotional strain to take a break from hospital appointments and build precious memories. Will the Leader of the House join me in congratulating Claire and those who contribute to Team Charlie?

[Sir Alan Campbell]

I absolutely will not only congratulate Claire on the work she is doing but thank her for it, because it is so important, and I congratulate Team Charlie on everything they do. As I have said on previous occasions, such work is the golden thread that runs through our communities—it is the best of our communities, and I thank Claire for that.