How are the Government backing our pharmaceutical sector, and supporting the north-east to secure and expand opportunities in this area?

Ministers will be all too aware of my campaign to unlock improvement at Moor Farm roundabout, which is currently holding back growth across the north-east and causing misery to local people on a daily basis. The Government have rightly taken steps to ensure that my region gets its fair share of investment through changes to the Green Book and place-based business cases, but will the Chancellor meet me ahead of the road investment strategy to ensure that we finally get this long overdue investment in a critical piece of north-east infrastructure?

A number of local residents have been in touch recently following the announcement that a Cramlington dentist will no longer be offering NHS services and is moving to private practice only, which has led to a number of people being unable to access services locally. What more can the Government do to ensure that my constituents have access to appropriate local services?

Over 400 individuals aged between 16 and 24 across my constituency are without education, employment, or training and receive unemployment benefits; this could lead to long-term harm and limit their access to necessary skills and growth opportunities. How will the government's youth guarantee initiative support these young people in acquiring essential skills and securing fulfilling prospects?

Child poverty in the north-east reached shameful levels under the previous Conservative Government, damaging the life chances of children and young people. As the Minister has set out, this Government are turning the tide with not only the removal of the two-child cap, but the expansion of free school meals and the introduction of breakfast clubs, lifting 550,000 children out of poverty. Can she set out how the child poverty taskforce will work with the north-east’s child poverty reduction unit to ensure that we can go even further in the north-east?

Will the Minister meet me and Sarah to hear about the work of the foundation?

What recent steps have been taken to support postmasters seeking redress for harm caused by faulty IT systems? I am concerned about my constituent who is a victim of the faulty Horizon system, having lost her job and business, and has become a victim of abuse in her community. Despite my assistance, she remains without an outcome to her claim.

What estimate has the Secretary of State made of the number of additional jobs that have been created in clean power industries in the north-east since July 2024?

What recent progress has been made on the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme? I thank the Minister for his answer and for the response to yesterday's report. My constituent, a core participant in the inquiry, was recently invited to start their claim after waiting decades for justice. They have asked specifically when those affected, such as parents of infected individuals, will be invited to start their claims.

Will the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster set out how the Cabinet Office will support cross-departmental work on identifying test cases, such as the Moor Farm and Seaton Burn roundabouts in my constituency, where infrastructure is holding back growth and housing and is needed to help the Government achieve our growth and housing missions?

A local charity in my area supporting women veterans was recently working with a woman who was rehomed in general purpose supported accommodation for veterans in Scotland. The accommodation was entirely unsuitable for her as a survivor of sexual violence and led to her being subjected to a further sexual assault by a man who was also housed there. Will the Minister assure me of his work to ensure appropriate support for women veterans?

How can we ensure that people are not left in this situation for decades, often paying management fees on top of council tax, and how will developers be held accountable?

A local charity in my area supports women veterans. Recently, it was supporting a woman who was rehomed in general-purpose supported accommodation for veterans in Scotland. The accommodation was entirely unsuitable for her as a survivor of sexual violence and led to her being subjected to a further sexual assault by another man housed there. Can the Minister assure me that her work with the Ministry of Defence will ensure appropriate support for women veterans?

Salute Her, a veterans’ charity in the north-east, does incredible work to support women veterans with specific needs in accessing support. Will the Secretary of State reassure me that women’s voices and needs will be heard and catered for in the upcoming veterans’ strategy?

The combined authority has identified a key growth corridor sweeping across my constituency. However, due to a historical lack of investment to upgrade the Moor Farm and Seaton Burn roundabouts, there is relentless disruption which holds back economic growth, investment, and opportunity. There is a business plan in the north-east growth plan and the road investment strategy. Does the Minister agree that this sort of scheme should be supported by Labour Government to boost economic growth?

I recently visited Azure, a charity in my constituency that provides learning and work opportunities, especially for young people with learning disabilities, and heard about the incredible work it does to provide young people with hands-on experience in a hospitality-based learning environment. Will the Secretary of State detail what more the Government can do to support charities such as Azure to provide these vital opportunities?

I recently met the roads Minister—the Under-Secretary of State for Transport, my hon. Friend the Member for Nottingham South (Lilian Greenwood)—and National Highways about the need for investment in Seaton Burn and Moor Farm roundabouts. Those critical pieces of infrastructure are already struggling with capacity and congestion. The local councils and the North East combined authority have all highlighted the fact that upgrades will be crucial for growth in the north-east. Will the Secretary of State consider how this Government could support the project, and whether the scheme can test a new form of transport business case for projects intended to deliver growth in all of our regions?

Recently, I attended a roundtable of small businesses in the north-east held at Sage, and a key theme was the need for good connections and digital services to help their businesses grow. Digital connectivity is critical, but it often holds people back. What are the Government doing to ensure that digital infrastructure is strong enough to support local businesses in constituencies such as mine?

Local residents tell me of their frustration at the epidemic level of potholes across my constituency after 14 years of failure to grasp the problem. Motorists are all too often the ones who will pay the price. Does the Secretary of State agree that local councils like Northumberland, North Tyneside and Newcastle in my constituency will benefit from proper long-term funding to allow them to plan works and carry out repairs?

Libraries, pubs, football, community centres—these are the things that make up a community, but in so many places they have vanished over the last 14 years. I am delighted to hear plans of a community right to buy. What work are the Government doing to ensure that local authorities and community groups have the guidance and expertise needed to utilise this powerful new right once it is realised?

What steps she is taking to further devolve powers to local communities. The English devolution White Paper, due by the end of the year, sets out how we will transfer power from Westminster to people who know their areas best. The White Paper will also announce measures that will give local places and communities greater control over shaping their area.

Hazlerigg Victory Club is just one of many fantastic football clubs in my constituency that are run by local champions for the benefit of our community. They have said that pitches are too often of poor quality, and are eye-wateringly expensive to hire. How can we ensure that that the big Dan Burns and Grace Donnellys of the future have access to appropriate facilities?

Residents in my constituency are still feeling the pinch from Liz Truss's mini-Budget. It is vital that this Government fix the foundations of our economy to deliver proper public services and a rise in living standards. Can the Chancellor tell me how she will deliver this for the north-east?

Access to reliable broadband is essential for residents across my constituency. For those who fall just outside commercial full-fibre deployment areas, it remains a real issue affecting their ability to work and study. What further action can the government take to ensure these residents are not left behind?

What progress has been made in improving broadband connectivity? Access to reliable broadband is essential for residents across my constituency, but those falling just outside commercial full-fibre deployment areas are left behind. What further action can be taken to ensure these communities receive the necessary support?

Earlier this month, a Royal Navy investigation found intolerable misogyny in the submarine service, following complaints of bullying and sexual harassment. Forward Assist, a charity based in my constituency that supports survivors, has done research and a number of reports into the prevalence and impact of military sexual trauma. Will the Secretary of State meet me and that charity to discuss its findings, and how we can support serving personnel and veterans?