"I also have a constituent who suffers with endometriosis and who has been unable to work as a result; she, too, has not received the support that she requires. Although the Equality Act protects pregnancy, does the hon. Member agree that it should also protect gynaecological conditions such as endometriosis? …..." Helen Maguire - View Speech
"I welcome much of what the Chancellor has shared today, but I believe that the Budget falls short in several areas.
In Epsom and Ewell, hard-working people are being stretched in all directions. One constituent has shared how, even though she is earning more than ever before, she just cannot …..." Helen Maguire - View Speech
"I very much welcome the Be Ready campaign today. This Government have been pushing for devolved responsibilities, particularly at the mayoral level, but in his statement today, the Minister made no mention of the vital role that local authorities can play. Could the Minister expand on the role of local …..." Helen Maguire - View Speech
"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Murrison. I thank the hon. Member for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk (John Lamont) for securing this important debate.
Prostate cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in the UK. Around 540,000 men are living with or after …..." Helen Maguire - View Speech
"I welcome the new police powers to seize illegal e-scooters and e-bikes that, quite frankly, are out of control. In Epsom and Ewell, Operation Scramble seized 15 vehicles and made six arrests in two days, but some police are hesitant to engage in pursuits because of concerns for wider public …..." Helen Maguire - View Speech
"5. What plans she has to bring forward legislative proposals to support police to tackle the illegal use of e-bikes and e-scooters. ..." Helen Maguire - View Speech
"I thank everyone who has attended this incredibly important debate for their contributions, and I want to highlight a few of them. The hon. Member for Mitcham and Morden (Dame Siobhain McDonagh) spoke about her constituent Sofia Duarte, who sadly died following a fire; my heart goes out to her …..." Helen Maguire - View Speech
That this House has considered the regulation of e-scooters and e-bikes.
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Stringer. I am pleased to have secured this debate and really grateful for the opportunity to raise this issue, which we urgently need to see …..." Helen Maguire - View Speech
"I agree with everything the hon. Member says, and I will talk about those points in my speech.
Edward Dark’s son was walking home from school one day when he was nearly hit by an e-scooter. That could have been fatal. Thankfully, it was not. Another constituent told me they …..." Helen Maguire - View Speech