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HANSARDEngagementsPlastic pollution is a scourge of modern-day society. My Microplastic Filters (Washing Machines) Bill—a ten-minute rule Bill—seeks to ensure that microfibre, microplastic filters…10 May 2023HANSARDEngagementsAs chairman of the all-party parliamentary group for Greece, may I put on record how sad we all are about the tragic train accident and loss of life there? The double child rapist…01 Mar 2023HANSARD Northern Ireland ProtocolSouth Leicestershire is home to one of the largest logistics parks in the whole of Europe. Will the Prime Minister reassure those businesses in South Leicestershire that trade…27 Feb 2023HANSARDLocal Service DeliveryBeing able to raise council tax is a very welcome measure in the autumn statement. Leicestershire County Council is the lowest-funded upper-tier authority in England. Will the…21 Nov 2022HANSARD Autumn StatementChancellor, you have agreed to meet me and other Leicestershire colleagues to discuss the worrying situation that Leicestershire County Council has been facing for years when it…17 Nov 2022HANSARD Autumn StatementWhile I greatly welcome his autumn statement, will the Chancellor tell the House today—and, indeed, those at Leicestershire County Council, who are listening to proceedings—how…17 Nov 2022HANSARDMicroplastic Filters (Washing Machines)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to require manufacturers to fit microplastic-catching filters to new domestic and commercial washing machines; to make…02 Nov 2022HANSARDMicroplastic Filters (Washing Machines)I hope not too. It is suspected that they may have an effect on human health. We are still at the embryonic level in terms of research into this matter, but it cannot be good to…02 Nov 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerIn her answer to the Leader of the Opposition, my right hon. Friend abundantly demonstrated to this House what an enormous asset she is to the governing party. Does she agree that…17 Oct 2022HANSARDThe Growth PlanNuclear power must form part of a diversified energy portfolio. I welcome the measures the Chancellor has announced today, particularly accelerating energy infrastructure. Will he…23 Sept 2022HANSARDTributes to Her Late Majesty The QueenIn April 2017, as MP for South Leicestershire, I had the honour of meeting Her late Majesty the Queen and His late Royal Highness Prince Philip when the Queen hosted lunch for a…09 Sept 2022HANSARD UK Energy CostsI am very—08 Sept 2022HANSARD UK Energy CostsFirst, on behalf of the people of South Leicestershire, may I welcome my right hon. Friend to her role? She mentions Putin. The measures she is announcing today are incredibly…08 Sept 2022HANSARDEngagementsQ2. The convicted double child rapist and murderer Colin Pitchfork was granted parole last year by the independent Parole Board in the face of enormous opposition from…13 Jul 2022HANSARD Adviser on Ministerial InterestsI welcome my hon. Friend’s intervention because it allows me to clarify what I consider to be an error. The right hon. Member for Ashton-under-Lyne (Angela Rayner) said that we…21 Jun 2022HANSARD Adviser on Ministerial InterestsIndeed, and of course that emphasises the political motivation behind the motion, which is to create mischief and the very opposite of transparency. It would just create the…21 Jun 2022HANSARD Adviser on Ministerial InterestsI understand why the hon. Gentleman makes that point, but the counter-argument to that is that this is the locus and the forum for having thorough debates. When the Government of…21 Jun 2022HANSARD Adviser on Ministerial InterestsAt the outset, I should like to remind the House that I am a member of the Committee on Standards and of the Committee of Privileges. Accordingly, I will keep my comments short…21 Jun 2022HANSARDHinckley National Rail Freight InterchangeMy hon. Friend makes another excellent intervention. All the stakeholders are putting forward very reasonable reasons why it would be a dreadful error for the Minister and her…14 Jun 2022HANSARDHinckley National Rail Freight InterchangeI beg to move, That this House has considered plans for the Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. I would like…14 Jun 2022