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HANSARD North of England: Transport InfrastructureIt is always an honour to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Hyndburn (Sara Britcliffe). I thank the hon. Member for Barnsley Central (Dan Jarvis) for securing this debate and…20 May 2021HANSARD North of England: Transport InfrastructureOn HS2, may I have a commitment from the Government that if it does go ahead—I hope it does not—every step will be taken to mitigate the dangerous and damaging effects that could…20 May 2021HANSARDPost Office UpdateI am sure that the whole House will join me in welcoming the fantastic news that the sub-postmasters wrongly accused across the UK will no longer face prosecution, meaning that…19 May 2021HANSARDIsrael and Gaza: CeasefireCan my right hon. Friend confirm that he is working with international counterparts on calming tensions in the region and bringing an end the violence, to ensure that all sides…19 May 2021HANSARD Levelling-up Fund: Rother ValleyThese are towns with immense potential, filled to bursting with warm, friendly, talented people. It is not the case that these are not great places; I can assure the House that…13 May 2021HANSARD Levelling-up Fund: Rother ValleyI feel privileged to rise to discuss the levelling-up fund and its crucial role in the regeneration of Rother Valley’s high streets. It offers local authorities the opportunity to…13 May 2021HANSARDCOP26I welcome the ambitious new target that the Government set last week to cut the UK’s carbon emissions by 78% by 2035. Does my hon. Friend agree that in the run-up to the crucial…28 Apr 2021HANSARDCOP26What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential opportunities for Scotland arising from COP26.28 Apr 2021HANSARDLevelling Up FundI rise to present a petition on behalf of the residents of Rother Valley calling for a powerful bid to be placed by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council to secure a grant from…28 Apr 2021HANSARDRetraining and UpskillingNo matter where in the country people are from, everyone should be able to get the experience and knowledge they need to get the job they want. Does my right hon. Friend the…27 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs we emerge from the coronavirus crisis, our high streets need more support to survive than ever before, especially in former industrial areas in Rother Valley such as…27 Apr 2021HANSARDRetraining and UpskillingWhat fiscal steps his Department is taking to support the (a) retraining and (b) upskilling of workers.27 Apr 2021HANSARDUK Steel Production: Greensill CapitalI thank the Secretary of State for meeting me to discuss the issues around Liberty Steel and for working with me to save jobs in that great company. He knows as well as I do that…25 Mar 2021HANSARD New Plan for ImmigrationMy constituents and I in Rother Valley welcome strong action in tackling illegal, dangerous migration. I know that my right hon. Friend and her Department are working tirelessly…24 Mar 2021HANSARD Integrated Review: Defence Command PaperI welcome the announcement that my right hon. Friend intends to grow the UK fleet of frigates and destroyers so that Britannia will once again rule the waves. What impact does he…22 Mar 2021HANSARDDrug CrimeWhat steps he is taking with the Home Secretary to help reduce drug crime in Wales.17 Mar 2021HANSARDDrug CrimeFrom the village of Wales in Rother Valley to the great country of Wales, drug usage, including in the form of nitrous oxide capsules, is a huge blight on our communities. What…17 Mar 2021HANSARD Levelling UpI welcome my hon. Friend to his place. High streets across Rother Valley have been ignored and neglected for decades. The levelling-up fund presents a once-in-a-lifetime…16 Mar 2021HANSARDUK Renewables: Critical MineralsI thank my hon. Friend for that point, and of course it is a national security issue. This is one of the biggest national security issues facing us over the next 10 years or so,…15 Mar 2021HANSARDUK Renewables: Critical MineralsI refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. As vice-chair of the all-party parliamentary group for critical minerals, I am delighted to have…15 Mar 2021