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HANSARDPension Schemes Bill (Fourth sitting)I want to take this opportunity to thank the Minister for his remarks on the value for money scheme, which I welcome, and to put on the record that I am a member of the local…04 Sept 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI cannot say that devolution is a topic that comes up very often on the doorstep, but the issues that this Bill is designed to address—too much power exercised by people far away,…02 Sept 2025HANSARDPension Schemes Bill (First sitting)Q My question is related to that. Aviva, in your written evidence, you spoke quite a lot about the value for money framework. Could you expand on what you think the benefits and…02 Sept 2025HANSARDBorders and AsylumEnsuring that we have a humane and functioning asylum and immigration system requires competence, credibility and compassion. I welcome the credible plan that the Government have…01 Sept 2025HANSARDSir David Amess Summer AdjournmentIt is an honour to speak in this debate today. I pay tribute to Sir David Amess, who I never met but whose legacy and values live on. I start by marking Norfolk Day, which is…22 Jul 2025HANSARD Humanitarian Situation in SudanMy hon. Friend will know that we said “never again” in Rwanda, in Srebrenica and after the Holocaust, but we are clearly not living up to that promise. Does she agree that we need…22 Jul 2025HANSARD Humanitarian Situation in SudanI fully agree that this is a war being waged on the bodies of women and girls, but women are also women fighting back. I have met many brave women from women’s rights…22 Jul 2025HANSARD Middle EastAid should be a lifeline in humanitarian crises, yet it has become a death trap for Gazans. People are starving, yet one of the only ways they can get food is to risk their lives…21 Jul 2025HANSARD Independent Water CommissionNorfolk is home to many beautiful beaches and rivers but, as in many areas, people are concerned about the state of their waters. The Cow Tower Dippers in Norwich are applying for…21 Jul 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel Bill (First sitting)Q You have all mentioned how essential SAF is to decarbonisation. Could you expand on its environmental impact? When and how will you be able to track the impact of the mechanism…15 Jul 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel Bill (First sitting)Q I want to pick up on the monitoring point. For example, say a consumer feels that they have had to pay a little more for a flight that is more environmentally friendly; how soon…15 Jul 2025HANSARDFossil Fuel Advertising and SponsorshipHas my hon. Friend noted the call from the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, for Governments to ban fossil fuel advertising to protect public health and address climate…07 Jul 2025HANSARDParental Leave Reviewwelcome the review. We should also recognise that the journey to becoming a parent is not straightforward, with the equivalent of one child in every UK classroom born through IVF.…01 Jul 2025HANSARDWelfare ReformTwo weeks ago, I held an in-person consultation on the welfare reforms. Many of my constituents were deeply concerned about the proposals, so I welcome the changes the Secretary…30 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseNew figures today from the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority show that the equivalent of one child in every UK classroom is born through IVF. Yet funding for IVF is a…26 Jun 2025HANSARD Armed Forces DayAt the weekend, I attended the Royal British Legion Old Catton’s 90th birthday celebration, and I pay tribute to all the volunteers and community groups, as well as our armed…26 Jun 2025HANSARD G7 and NATO SummitsI welcome the Prime Minister’s statement and his leadership. The International Development Committee recently published a report showing that international humanitarian law is…26 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsInfertility is a medical condition that affects one in six couples in the UK, but access to NHS treatment is a postcode lottery, with less than 10% of ICBs in England offering the…17 Jun 2025HANSARD Spending Review: Health and Social CareI welcome this brilliant investment in our NHS, which will also be welcomed by my constituents. I know that this Labour Government will ensure that everyone in every part of the…12 Jun 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel BillI thank the Minister for all his engagement on the subject. I am definitely not an expert on sustainable aviation fuel—it is nice to be in a debate where we can learn so much—but…11 Jun 2025