Business of the House

Sonia Kumar Excerpts

Thursday 22nd October 2026 Commons Chamber

[Sir Alan Campbell]

There should be no barriers to people coming forward to report or continuing with complaints about what is an extraordinarily serious matter, which the hon. Member is right to raise. She might want to seek an Adjournment or Westminster Hall debate to hear directly from Ministers, because it is important that she is reassured that the matter is being dealt with properly.

[Sonia Kumar (Dudley) (Lab)]

Adam Bradley and James Bragg have opened the Forge youth centre in Dudley town centre, investing their own money, backed by the Government’s Pride in Place funding. That fantastic facility will help young people build skills, gain work and form lifelong relationships. Will the Leader of the House congratulate all involved and make time for a debate on youth provision in Dudley town centre?

[Sir Alan Campbell]

I join my hon. Friend in congratulating everyone involved in opening the Forge youth centre in Dudley, particularly Adam Bradley and James Bragg. Everyone will be pleased to see Pride in Place funding being used to support young people. It is a significant amount of resource, but just as important is the fact that local people are able to make those decisions. I am delighted that they have chosen to do so in this case, and I join my hon. Friend in congratulating everyone concerned.