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HANSARD Carer’s LeaveI thank my hon. Friend for that powerful intervention. I absolutely agree that there should be an amnesty on those overpayments. They were accrued through no fault on the part of…14 May 2025HANSARD Carer’s LeaveI thank the hon. Member for that question. I agree there are some exemplar employers who lead the way. As the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) said, the benefits to the…14 May 2025HANSARDImmigration SystemThe announcements today will deepen social care workforce shortages and risk harm to those who receive care. Have the Government considered the impacts on the sick, the frail and…12 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]Yesterday, I spoke to a local author in Mid Sussex, Chris Bradford. He has written a number of brilliant children’s books, including the “Young Samurai” series, which my own…07 May 2025HANSARD Victory in Europe and Victory over Japan: 80th AnniversaryIn 1945, after six long years of hardship, sacrifice and loss, peace returned to a continent torn apart by conflict. When the news broke in Mid Sussex—in our towns and in our…06 May 2025HANSARD Victory in Europe and Victory over Japan: 80th AnniversaryI thank the hon. Member for her intervention and for her additional insight into the work of the PRU. Coming from an Army family—the kind that took me, aged seven in 1984, on a…06 May 2025HANSARDRural Businesses11. What steps his Department is taking to support businesses in rural areas.01 May 2025HANSARDRural BusinessesI thank the Minister for his answer. I am encouraged that his Department is working with other Departments. There are brilliant vineyards in Mid Sussex, such as Bolney wine…01 May 2025HANSARDParkinson’s Awareness MonthI thank the hon. Member for Dunfermline and Dollar (Graeme Downie) for bringing forward this important debate, and I thank all Members who have contributed. Everyone has made…01 May 2025HANSARD Energy Grid ResilienceWill the Minister expand a little on a question put to him by my hon. Friend the Member for Thornbury and Yate (Claire Young)? The PSTN, or public switched telephone network,…30 Apr 2025HANSARD Ukraine War: London TalksIt is being reported today that the White House is considering lifting its sanctions on the Russian Nord Stream natural gas pipeline —more evidence, in case it was needed, that…24 Apr 2025HANSARDPlan for ChangeAs the Minister is undoubtedly aware, part of the plan for change is kick-starting economic growth. Prior to the recess, the Secretary of State for Transport advised me in…24 Apr 2025HANSARDSewageThere were 754 spills in my constituency last year alone. We do not want to see those numbers anywhere, but in a constituency that does not have a major waterway, that is absurdly…23 Apr 2025HANSARDResidential Estate Management CompaniesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stuart. Residents in Mid Sussex continue to fall victim to sky-high management fees and poor customer experience on a grand…22 Apr 2025HANSARDNew Homes: AffordabilityAt the weekend, The Times revealed the problems in the retirement housing market, in terms of both new builds and resales, and many of my constituents have been experiencing a…08 Apr 2025HANSARDTown Centres: Population Growth11. What steps she is taking to ensure that town centres can support growing communities.07 Apr 2025HANSARD Zero Emission Vehicle MandateUK businesses in the automotive supply chain, both across the country and in my constituency, need more support. Indeed, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders agrees that…07 Apr 2025HANSARDTown Centres: Population GrowthI refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. Burgess Hill is fast-growing, and the Lib Dem-run council is working hard with Homes England to…07 Apr 2025HANSARD School-based Nursery Capital GrantsEmma, who runs a nursery in the small village of Sayers Common in my constituency, wrote to me recently about the impact of national insurance rises. I recognise that today’s…02 Apr 2025HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance: Refugee CostsDoes the Minister agree that rather than being used to meet in-donor refugee costs, the official development assistance budget should prioritise tackling extreme poverty? It is…01 Apr 2025