["Helen Morgan is extremely worried about the widening gap in opportunity, social mobility, and economic growth between rural and urban areas. She highlighted that rural areas are underfunded and overstretched, with social care costs increasing by 5.8% annually. Shropshire council faces a significant financial challenge, with 80% of its budget spent on social care and a 21% increase in education, health, and care plans. She also noted that the Council's funding is projected to fall below 90% of 2024 funding by 2028, while the national average is set to rise to around 118%. She mentioned a case of homelessness where a young man was living in his grandfather's shed, indicating hidden rural deprivation."]

['The Member for North Shropshire is concerned about the prevalence of insurance fraud, particularly paid ad spoofing and ghost broking. She cited an example where a constituent was misled by scammers who collected personal information and billed excessive fees after a road traffic accident. The Member noted that qualified solicitors are involved in these scams under no win, no fee arrangements, raising ethical concerns. Additionally, she highlighted the rise of ghost broking, which involves selling fake insurance policies via social media, leaving victims with severe financial consequences.']

['In North Shropshire, access to public transport is poor with only three fully operational railway stations and two very rural request stops. Whitchurch station lacks step-free access from the southbound platform, forcing disabled or elderly residents to tackle 44 steps up and down a footbridge, hindering their ability to travel.']

["During Helen Morgan's time as MP for North Shropshire, there have been multiple incidents where constituents have experienced sewage backing up into their homes and gardens due to inadequate drainage infrastructure. One village in her constituency has seen extensive development leading to sewerage network failure during heavy rain."]

['The NHS faces a crisis due to years of neglect and mismanagement, with emergency departments experiencing record attendances. In North Shropshire, the bed occupancy rate is around 95%, leading to frequent corridor care and ambulance delays. This summer was the busiest ever for A&E departments in England, with more than 2 million attendances last month alone. Many patients wait over 12 hours before being admitted.']

["The Oswestry railway line, which was a victim of the Beeching cuts in 1966, is crucial for economic growth and social mobility. Poor public transport options force residents to rely on cars or inconvenient bus services, limiting job opportunities, hindering access to healthcare facilities like Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt orthopaedic hospital, and reducing cultural and leisure activities available to them. The lack of reliable public transport also impacts local businesses' ability to attract workers from wider areas. Economic studies show a strong business case for reopening the line, which would bring significant value for money and transform the area's potential."]

['The hon. Member for North Shropshire is concerned about the implementation of new import controls which have caused consternation in the sport horse industry. More than 95% of sport horse mares are artificially inseminated using chilled equine semen, and these checks can cause logistical problems as they must be used within 48 hours. The hon. Member also mentioned a pilot scheme being run from today where checks on those products will be carried out by the inseminating vet rather than at the border control point. She highlighted that there is an issue around Northern Ireland due to biosecurity concerns and stressed the importance of consistency between all the devolved nations, including Northern Ireland. Additionally, she noted a 18% reduction in imports of thoroughbred horses, indicating significant costs and red tape for businesses, which may lead to them considering moving to northern Europe.']

['The implementation of the Shared Rural Network is progressing slowly, with concerns that rural areas may not achieve full coverage by the target date. In North Shropshire, only 15.1% of the area has partial data notspots, and less than 60% of premises have indoor coverage from all operators. The existing maps overestimate real-life coverage. The lack of infrastructure sharing among mobile network operators and planning delays are exacerbating these issues.']

['The management of freehold estates often involves unfair and unregulated fees that are imposed on residents, sometimes leading to exorbitant charges for maintenance work that is subcontracted at inflated costs. In North Shropshire, examples include the Brambles development where sewage issues led to five-figure repair charges. Many developers fail to complete necessary infrastructure or take out required agreements, leaving residents with extensive financial burdens and stress without proper legal recourse.']

["I am concerned about the safety and environmental impacts of fracking. Research has revealed that a single site in the UK caused 192 earthquakes over 182 days, with one earthquake registering at 2.9 magnitude near Blackpool in 2019. The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee warned about risks to groundwater, surface water, and localised risks to water supplies due to the significant quantities of water required for fracking. In my constituency, a huge number of residents rapidly organised opposition when fracking was last proposed at Dudleston Heath, with around 300 people attending a public meeting where nearly everyone opposed the plans. The lead MP is concerned about the lack of logic behind lifting the ban on fracking despite its unpopularity and environmental risks. She mentions that only 17% of people support fracking, highlighting its deep unpopularity across the country. The Member criticises the current Government's energy policy for being biased towards fossil fuels, noting issues with onshore wind bans and oil and gas licences issued by the Government. The hon. Member expresses disappointment that more Back Benchers are not present to voice their communities' concerns about the controversial process of fracking. She acknowledges the Government's clarification on their position but notes a lingering shadow of doubt regarding future changes in policy."]