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HANSARD Anti-social Behaviour: East of EnglandI completely agree. Sometimes antisocial behaviour can be dismissed as trivial incidents, but we all know that they are not trivial and that they cause a real disturbance to many…11 Mar 2025HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeI thank the Chair of my Select Committee for securing the debate. Twenty years ago, the words of Nelson Mandela rang out just down the road in Trafalgar Square. He called on the…05 Mar 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Hobhouse. I have a few questions about clause 56. I welcome the establishment of the national underground asset register. When…04 Mar 2025HANSARD Women’s HealthIt is a pleasure to serve under your leadership, Dr Huq. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Hastings and Rye (Helena Dollimore) for securing this important debate. As we have…27 Feb 2025HANSARD Women’s HealthIn Norfolk we had a virtual health hub. When we look at whether the health hubs are working and share best practice, can we talk about whether that is the best format for a health…27 Feb 2025HANSARDDefence and SecurityI welcome the uplift in defence spending but, as the Prime Minister has recognised, there has been a difficult decision about our aid budget. Like many hon. Members, I have seen…25 Feb 2025HANSARD SEND Education SupportIt is a pleasure to serve under your leadership, Mr Twigg. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Suffolk Coastal (Jenny Riddell-Carpenter) for securing this important debate. My…25 Feb 2025HANSARDAntisocial Behaviour5. What recent progress her Department has made on tackling antisocial behaviour.24 Feb 2025HANSARDBreakfast Clubs: Early AdoptersI welcome today’s announcement, and I am very pleased to see that St Williams primary and Kinsale infant school in my constituency of Norwich North will be among those that…24 Feb 2025HANSARDAntisocial BehaviourAntisocial behaviour comes in a variety of forms. Norfolk police have recently made it a priority to address safety concerns about e-bikes and e-scooters. In just one day, they…24 Feb 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituent David Freeman is a nuclear test veteran who was deployed to Christmas island. Since he returned, he has faced a range of health issues, including cancer. He was…13 Feb 2025HANSARD Youth Provision: Universal and Targeted SupportI thank my hon. Friend for her excellent speech. I totally agree that we need investment in capital as well as revenue funding. I recently brought together young people and youth…11 Feb 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Local GovernmentThis is very good news for Norwich and Norfolk and it will allow us to fulfil our potential. Many of my colleagues from Norfolk have spoken. Whatever they think of the proposals,…05 Feb 2025HANSARD School Accountability and InterventionI welcome what my hon. Friend has said today. I recently visited Mile Cross primary school in Norwich, which is a shining beacon of what a local school can provide to its…03 Feb 2025HANSARDSudan and Eastern DRCI welcome the Foreign Secretary’s statement. Gender-based violence increased by 300% in the DRC in recent years, with two thirds of it in the three eastern provinces. In Sudan, we…28 Jan 2025HANSARD Creative IndustriesI am pleased to have the opportunity to speak in this important debate. I want to focus on three areas: our potential in Norwich, education and supporting freelancers. The…27 Jan 2025HANSARD Creative IndustriesI recognise that point, but as a culture portfolio holder I saw that we increasingly had to bid for small pots of money, without overall systemic funding. We were able to keep all…27 Jan 2025HANSARD Climate and Nature BillI welcome the opportunity to speak on the Bill and on this very important subject. I pay tribute to the hon. Member for South Cotswolds (Dr Savage) for her passionate speech and…24 Jan 2025HANSARDClimate and Nature BillWill my hon. Friend give way?24 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. The Labour-led city council in Norwich was recently awarded £34 million in Government funding to help to unlock affordable homes and jobs at Anglia Square. This is long…23 Jan 2025