United Kingdom parliament
Alison Hume
Member of Parliament · Labour
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House of Commons · House of Commons · 15 September 2026
Justice Oral Questions – Courts Bill, prisons, sepsis and youth justice
“Question number 12, Mr. Speaker. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In cases where family court proceedings lead to child removal, parents can be forced to use unregulated contact centres, costing hundreds of pounds for just a few hours of contact. This…”
Watch from 34:37Justice Oral Questions – Courts Bill, prisons, sepsis and youth justice
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I recently met with a high street law firm who have offices in Whitby, Scarborough and Filey. As a small company, they worry that government proposals to take a proportion of the interest earned on client…”
Watch from 52:15Urgent Question – Tourism overnight visitor levy in England
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I welcome this step towards devolution, but York and North Yorkshire is a huge mayoral authority. In order for my constituents to feel the difference, we must ensure that money generated in Scarborough and Whitby is…”
Watch from 1:31:51
House of Commons · House of Commons · 10 September 2026
Backbench business and topical issues: suicide prevention, RNLI, local concerns
“Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. Boulby Underground Laboratory near Whitby is leading the race to host a massive international experiment to search for dark matter. However, STFC's proposed 40% cuts to the lab's operating budget has created uncertainty about the…”
Watch from 3:07:09
House of Commons · House of Commons · 9 September 2026
Topical Women & Equalities: class unit, conversion practices, puberty blockers, assisted dying, smart glasses follow‑up
“Mr. Speaker, ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day, it's important we recognize the heightened risk of suicide amongst autistic women and girls who are too often overlooked and diagnosed too late. Autistic people are three times more likely to attempt…”
Watch from 25:11Health statement scrutiny: opposition, Lib Dem and backbench concerns
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and can I welcome the Secretary of State for a statement and to her place. Last year a wildfire raged across the North York Moors near Whitby, releasing 25,000 tons of carbon into the atmosphere. Wildfire…”
Watch from 1:50:58Education and skills reform statement: technical pathways and curriculum change
“Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and can I welcome the Education Secretary's statement and to her place as well? Scarborough is one of the pilot areas for Mission Coastal, which aims to improve educational outcomes in our coastal communities. And…”
Watch from 3:06:31
Backbench Business Committee · House of Commons · 8 September 2026
Jim Shannon MP: pulmonary fibrosis awareness debate
“Thank you, and thank you very much for bringing this application, Jim. I agree with you that interstitial lung diseases really should be included in the 10-year plan. It's a very, very good application, but you will know that we…”
Watch from 6:31Role of an MP: member reactions and timing
“Yes, please, Chair. Thank you for bringing this application, John. And I'd describe myself as a sort of combination of the Terminator and a fairy godmother. That's how I think my constituents see me. And of course, as you say,…”
Watch from 28:02Liz Jarvis: post-diagnostic support for people with dementia
“Thank you, Chair. Thank you for bringing this application, Liz. And would you consider a debate on a Thursday in Westminster Hall in order for it to happen in October or November as requested?”
Watch from 31:36
Westminster Hall · House of Commons · 8 September 2026
Community and voluntary sector role: Samaritans, Mind, sport and autism
“I thank my honorable friend for giving way. She's making an excellent speech. Autistic people are three times more likely to die or attempt suicide than non-autistic people, and the 2023 suicide prevention strategy for England was the first to…”
Watch from 1:44:55
House of Commons · House of Commons · 3 September 2026
Ministerial statement: building homes, rough sleeping and devolution model
“Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. Can I welcome the government's decisive action over the summer to tackle wildfires, particularly placing a temporary ban on disposable barbecues? Last year a huge wildfire caused massive damage to the North York Moors near…”
Watch from 4:37:04
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