House of Commons

My Record of Contributions in Parliament

Support for Dyslexic Pupils - [Dawn Butler in the Chair]

Westminster Hall debates

The hon. Member is making an excellent speech on a very important subject. Early diagnosis is key for dyslexic students to access the necessary support and assistive technology, yet as the hon....

Palliative Care

Department of Health and Social Care

Afzal Khan received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of introducing a national strategy for palliative and end-of-life care.

Rainforests: International Assistance

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Afzal Khan received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether the Government intends to support the Tropical Forest Forever Facility at COP30.

Forests: Conservation

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Afzal Khan received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to help tackle deforestation.

Bus Services: Concessions

Department for Transport

Afzal Khan received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had discussions with local transport authorities in Greater Manchester on the potential merits of introducing free bus travel for...

Bus Services: Concessions

Department for Transport

Afzal Khan received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an estimate of the cost to the public purse of providing free bus travel to all under-22s in England; and if she will make an...

Bus Services: Concessions

Department for Transport

Afzal Khan received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of introducing free bus travel for under-22s on access to (a) education, (b) training and (c)...

Water Charges: Social Tariffs

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Afzal Khan received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department is considering proposals to introduce a national social tariff on water bills.

Gardens and Recreation Spaces

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Afzal Khan received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to recognise (a) private and (b) communal gardens as a part of green infrastructure in the delivery...

Forests: Commodities

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Afzal Khan received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to prevent the sale of commodities produced by illegal deforestation.

Artificial Intelligence: Testing

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Afzal Khan received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of mandating pre-deployment testing of advanced (a) AI and (b)...

World Stroke Day

Westminster Hall debates

In my constituency, Manchester royal infirmary’s ward 31 provides outstanding acute and rehabilitative stroke care, supported by dedicated community health champions who promote prevention...

Palliative Care

Department of Health and Social Care

Afzal Khan received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress his Department has made on improving (a) access to, (b) the quality of and (c) the sustainability of palliative care and...

Palliative Care

Department of Health and Social Care

Afzal Khan received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve (a) levels of access to and (b) the quality of palliative and end of life care across England.

Statutory Maternity and Paternity Pay - [Wera Hobhouse in the Chair]

Westminster Hall debates

A shocking 37% of children and young people in Greater Manchester live in poverty, yet maternity pay remains far below basic living standards, as my hon. Friend just said. Does he agree that...

Housing: Construction

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Afzal Khan received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to help promote (a) private and (b) communal garden space in new housing...

Horticulture: Environment Protection and Job Creation

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Afzal Khan received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential contribution of the (a) horticulture, (b) landscape and (c) garden retail...

Young People: Employment

Afzal Khan received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the National Youth Agency’s document entitled National Youth Sector Census Snapshot Report - Summer 2025, published...

Youth Services: Standards

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Afzal Khan received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing statutory maximum waiting times for young people to access youth...

Pupils: Disability

Department for Education

Afzal Khan received a response to a question they put to the government

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to require educational leaders to take steps to narrow the gap between (a) disabled and (b) nondisabled children’s...