Victoria Collins

68560 • Military Aircraft

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions his Department has had with his European counterparts on cooperation on aircraft development.

68561 • County Courts: Harpenden and Berkhamsted

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice,what the backlog in County Court cases is in Harpenden and Berkhamsted constituency, and what steps her Department is taking to tackle it.

68562 • Urban Areas: Planning

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department plans to issue a formal definition of a Large Built-Up Area for the purposes of planning decisions.

68563 • Equitable Life Assurance Society: Compensation

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has considered appointing an Independent Commissioner to review unresolved concerns from former Equitable Life policyholders on the (a) methodology and (b) distribution of compensation under the Equitable Life Payment Scheme.

68564 • Motor Vehicles: Defibrillators

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of making it a mandatory requirement to fit defibrillators in every newly manufactured car.

68565 • Small Businesses: Hertfordshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent steps his Department has taken to consult with rural community-owned businesses in (a) Harpenden and Berkhamsted constituency and (b) Hertfordshire in the development of its planned small business strategy.

68566 • Heart Diseases: Death

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate his Department has made of the number of deaths as a result of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in (a) 2020, (b) 2021, (c) 2022, (d) 2023 and (e) 2024.

68567 • Driving: Defibrillators

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if her Department make an assessment of amending (a) the Highway Code and (b) driving (i) theory and (ii) practical tests to ensure that all drivers are trained in the use of defibrillators.

68568 • Defibrillators: Emergency Services

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will hold discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the potential merits of increasing the proportion of (a) police, (b) fire and (c) other emergency service vehicles that are fitted with defibrillators.

68569 • Schools: Uniforms

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions her Department has had with schools on the potential impact of branded school uniform policies on families; and what steps her Department is taking to ensure that schools comply with the statutory guidance entitled Cost of school uniforms, published on 19 November 2021.

68570 • Broadband: Coastal Areas and Rural Areas

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the Answer of 19 June 2025 to Question 59177 on Broadband: Coastal Areas and Rural Areas, whether the reported 95 percent coverage achieved by the Shared Rural Network will be reviewed using Ofcom’s forthcoming reporting methodology based on a 5 Mbps threshold.

68571 • Mobile Phones: Rural Areas

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking to ensure mobile network operators cannot invoke the all reasonable efforts clause to avoid penalties under the Shared Rural Network agreement in (a) remote and (b) total not-spot areas.

68573 • Digital Technology: Harpenden and Berkhamsted

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to help support businesses to take up digital technologies in Harpenden and Berkhamsted constituency.

68574 • Business: Training

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to help support businesses to invest in skills and training in Harpenden and Berkhamsted constituency.

65437 • Coronavirus: Vaccination

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support (a) research and (b) development into medical treatments for people affected by COVID-19 vaccine injury.

65438 • Crawford & Company: Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of Crawford & Company in administering the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme; and for what reason that company was selected to manage the process.

65439 • Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to review the (a) scope, (b) eligibility, (c) criteria and (d) compensation level of the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme.

65440 • Driving Tests

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many additional driving test appointments have been made available through extended testing hours since December 2024.

65441 • Driving Tests: Recruitment

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of the DVSA’s recruitment campaign for new examiners; and how many new examiners have been recruited in the last 12 months.

65442 • Driving Tests

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure (a) equal and (b) fair access to driving test appointments for candidates who are unable to travel outside their local areas.

EDM 1371 • Wastewater Infrastructure and Environmental Protection in Planning Applications

That this House expresses concern about the potential impact of new developments on local water and drainage systems, pa...

EDM 1372 • Long covid in children and young people

That this House notes with concern the significant impact of long covid on children and young people across the UK, with...

EDM 1170 • Accountability in London Luton Airport expansion

That this House deeply regrets the decision to approve the expansion of London Luton Airport despite overwhelming concer...

EDM 1081 • Flamstead Toad Patrol

That this House acknowledges the unwavering dedication of the Flamstead Toad Patrol, a community-led initiative that gui...

EDM 1052 • Protecting children from data exploitation

That this House believes that social media platforms and online services must be designed with children’s safety in mind...

EDM 778 • Blue Flag status for rivers

That this House calls for a new Blue Flag status for rivers and chalk streams; notes that as globally rare and ecologica...

EDM 777 • 75 years of the Harpenden and Wheathampstead Gang Show

That this House celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Harpenden and Wheathampstead Gang Show, a variety show that has b...

EDM 514 • 50 years of the St Albans and District Talking Newspaper

That this House celebrates the 50th anniversary of the St Albans and District Talking Newspaper, a charity which records...

EDM 512 • 35th Anniversary of the AT Society

That this House celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Harpenden-based Ataxia-Telangiectasia society, a charity dedicate...

EDM 513 • 20 years of the Flamstead Scarecrow Festival

That this House celebrates the 20th Flamstead Scarecrow Festival, founded by Peter Milson in 2002 as an event to bring t...

EDM 1732 • Carers and social care reform

That this House believes that everyone deserves high-quality care when they need it and that unpaid carers are the unsun...

EDM 1715 • Funding and support for SEND

That this House recognises the urgent need to properly fund and maintain special educational needs and disabilities (SEN...

EDM 1637 • Government policy on the Hillsborough Law

That this House notes the Prime Minister’s promise to introduce the Hillsborough Law to Parliament before the 36th anniv...

EDM 187 • Scientific hearing on animal experiments

That this House applauds the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Act 2022, enshrining in law the ability of animals to experience...

EDM 1616 • Investment in General Practice

That this House notes with concern that although about 90% of NHS interactions take place in general practice, only 6% o...

EDM 1615 • Access to dentistry

That this House is deeply concerned by the growing crisis in NHS dentistry, particularly in rural constituencies such as...

EDM 1603 • Equitable national prostate cancer screening

That this House welcomes the #ProactiveForYourProstate campaign led by Prostate Cancer Research (PCR); congratulates cam...

EDM 1579 • Loan Charge and settlement terms offered to large companies and individuals

That this House is deeply concerned at the treatment of those facing the Loan Charge; notes that instead of commissionin...

EDM 1434 • Unpaid Care Dashboard

That this House commends the second report of the Health and Social Care Committee of Session 2024–25 on Adult Social Ca...

EDM 723 • Women's health hubs

That this House notes with deep concern the Government’s decision to reduce women’s health targets in NHS guidance, incl...

EDM 1451 • UK Government recognition of the state of Palestine

That this House notes the high-level international conference for the peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine a...

EDM 1522 • Press ownership by foreign states

That this House recognises that a free press is the cornerstone of our democracy; understands that holding power to acco...

EDM 1409 • Chinese Embassy

That this House expresses deep concern about the proposed construction of a Chinese mega-Embassy in London; notes with a...

EDM 1507 • Democracy in Hong Kong

That this House believes this country has a proud record of standing up for Hong Kongers; condemns the Chinese Communist...

EDM 1508 • Methanol poisoning, UK traveller safety and education in schools

That this House is deeply concerned by ongoing deaths and serious injuries among UK nationals overseas caused by methano...

EDM 1488 • Harmful chemicals in period products

That this House notes that recent testing by PAN UK and the Women’s Environmental Network found glyphosate, a probable c...

EDM 963 • Chronic urinary tract infections and women's health

That this House recognises the urgent need for improved care and support for those suffering from chronic urinary tract ...

EDM 1457 • Support for farmers

That this House recognises with deep concern the Chancellor’s Spending Review decision to cut the DEFRA budget in real t...

EDM 1367 • Police officers

That this House recognises the tireless work of police officers around the UK; praises the selfless service of police of...

EDM 641 • Open Doors 2025

That this House notes the launch of the Open Doors World Watch List 2025 on Wednesday 15 January 2025, which assists in ...