After the Coronation bank holiday, the week kicked off with questions to the Financial Secretary for the Treasury. I asked what steps Ministers were taking to tackle the issue of disguised employment which impacts women and young people in the hair and beauty industry, where it is more prevalent. You can read a transcript of my question here in Hansard or watch it here on ParliamentTv
Thursday was a busy day, beginning with Oral Questions to the Cabinet Office. I asked what plans there were to ensure that our key infrastructure is resilient to the effects of climate change. You can read a transcript of my question here in Hansard or watch it here on ParliamentTv.
Then, during topicals, I asked the Ministers what steps were being taken to ensure that military personnel and veterans had access to tailored mental health support. You can read a transcript of my question here in Hansard or watch it here in ParliamentTv.
This was followed by Business Questions where I highlighted the important Pads for Dads campaign devised by social enterprise, Hey Girls and requested time for a debate on the importance of removing the stigma around periods. You can read a transcript of my question here in Hansard or watch it here on ParliamentTv.
After this there was a Ministerial Statement on Ukraine. I asked the Secretary of State what support the UK had provided for female soldiers on the front line to ensure that they have the specialist equipment that they need. You can read a transcript of my question here in Hansard or watch it here on ParliamentTv
In the afternoon, I participated in a House of Commons debate on Overseas Territories. Here I gave a speech on the importance of supporting overseas territories, such as Gibraltar, the Falkland Islands and Bermuda. You can read a transcript of my speech here in Hansard or watch it here on ParliamentTv.