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HANSARDUK-Mauritius Treaty: Chagos IslandsThe Government have finally admitted to front-loading payments to Mauritius for their surrender deal, caving in to Prime Minister Ramgoolam’s demands since he took office in…01 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseIn the 1960s, my constituency of Romford, which is part of the London borough of Havering, formed part of Greater London, but we are in Essex. The Government are following through…27 Mar 2025HANSARDSt Patrick’s Day and Northern Irish AffairsIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Luton South and South Bedfordshire (Rachel Hopkins), who spoke so eloquently and passionately about the contribution of the Irish…27 Mar 2025HANSARD Local Government Finances: LondonIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Lewell. I thank the hon. Member for Leyton and Wanstead (Mr Bailey) for rightly raising this issue for debate. I am grateful…26 Mar 2025HANSARD UK-China RelationsI will make some progress, then come to the hon. Member if there is time. I begin with the issue of Taiwan-Republic of China. Beijing’s increasingly assertive behaviour towards…26 Mar 2025HANSARD UK-China RelationsI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Farnham and Bordon (Gregory Stafford) for securing this important debate. UK-China relations will be increasingly important as we progress,…26 Mar 2025HANSARD Local Government Finances: LondonWill the hon. Lady give way?26 Mar 2025HANSARD Local Government Finances: LondonThe hon. Member mentions that the people of Sutton are getting a raw deal, and I am quite sure that they are. Does he think that the people of Sutton are getting good value for…26 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI, too, offer my condolences to the shadow Leader of the House on the loss of his father, who sounds like a very fine gentleman indeed. The Leader of the House will, I am sure,…20 Mar 2025HANSARD Victory in Europe and Japan: 80th AnniversariesI commend the Minister for her statement, which will be truly welcomed by the people of Romford, many of whom served in His Majesty’s and Her Majesty’s armed forces—including my…13 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsAs the Leader of the Opposition has mentioned, the Prime Minister will meet today the family of our dear late colleague, Sir David Amess, who was so brutally murdered at his…12 Mar 2025HANSARDCost of Rail Services21. What steps she is taking to reduce the cost of rail services.13 Feb 2025HANSARDCost of Rail ServicesThe British people pay some of the highest rail fares in Europe. However, the Government seem to prioritise the size of the socialist state, by kowtowing to trade unions with…13 Feb 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI would like the Leader of the House to be made aware that the residents of the Oldchurch estate in Romford have been terribly let down by Sanctuary housing association for months…13 Feb 2025HANSARDPotential Closure of the Gidea Park LibraryI present a petition on behalf of my constituents, who are devastated by the decision of the local council, the London borough of Havering, to close the Gidea Park library based…11 Feb 2025HANSARD Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Travel AdviceThank you, Dr Allin-Khan, for calling me to respond on behalf of His Majesty’s Opposition. It is a pleasure to serve under you for the first time. I commend the hon. Member for…11 Feb 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI would like the Leader of the House to know that a number of my constituents have contacted me regarding the prescribing of antidepressant medicine in the UK and the iatrogenic…06 Feb 2025HANSARD Low-income Countries: Debt CancellationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms McVey, for the first time as a shadow Minister. I commend the hon. Member for Southgate and Wood Green (Bambos Charalambous)…06 Feb 2025HANSARD Low-income Countries: Debt CancellationThe hon. Member touched on this in his speech earlier, as did the hon. Member for Melksham and Devizes. That is another new constituency name, and I think it includes Chippenham.…06 Feb 2025HANSARD Low-income Countries: Debt CancellationIt is in Wiltshire, so it is in that part of the world—a great part of the world. Many churches and faith organisations, not just Christian, do a huge amount in all our…06 Feb 2025