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HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillOne of my reasons for getting involved in politics is that I believe in a free society, and I believe that people should make choices about their own life. I do not believe that…26 Nov 2024HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillOn that point, will my hon. Friend give way?26 Nov 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Leader of the House will know that Queen’s Hospital is based in Romford. It serves the boroughs of Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. I was proud to visit the…21 Nov 2024HANSARDRespiratory HealthThat will be on the record.14 Nov 2024HANSARDIncome tax (charge)It is a bonanza of expenditure; a lot of money is being spent. The hon. Gentleman said earlier that he would explain how it will be paid for. Just for clarification, will he…31 Oct 2024HANSARDIncome tax (charge)Will the hon. Gentleman give way?31 Oct 2024HANSARDIncome tax (charge)I have to say that I agree with the hon. Gentleman. The last Government wasted a huge amount of money— [ Interruption. ] No, they did. No wonder we lost the election. But this is…31 Oct 2024HANSARDIncome tax (charge)Look, we have to live within our means. Of course I do not object to money being spent wisely and sensibly—it is the role of any Government to ensure that the money we spend goes…31 Oct 2024HANSARDIncome tax (charge)No, I will not give way. The Chancellor yesterday painted a dire picture of our country’s future. Under Labour, it is not the economy that is booming but the size of the state,…31 Oct 2024HANSARDIncome tax (charge)The hon. Member forgets about the pandemic and its associated costs. The reality is that we have to create the wealth before we spend it. For many years I have heard Labour…31 Oct 2024HANSARDIncome tax (charge)I am pleased to follow the hon. Member for Congleton (Mrs Russell). It was enlightening for me to listen to her because she listed a huge array of things on which the Government…31 Oct 2024HANSARDPolice Funding: Havering10. If she will increase funding for policing in the London borough of Havering.21 Oct 2024HANSARDSt Helena: UK ImmigrationThe Minister really should understand that the British overseas territories are self-governing democracies, and they must make decisions about their own islands’ governance. Has…21 Oct 2024HANSARDPolice Funding: HaveringGiven the increasing pressures on the police service, does the Minister accept that officer morale, retention, recruitment and ability to solve crimes are severely compromised,…21 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillIf we are to change our constitution so radically—I believe the Bill creates a radical change—then that should be done with thought, care and attention, as well as consultation…15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI have worked with Members of the House of Lords over many of my 23 years in Parliament. They are not seeking re-election, preferment or title. They are here to serve our country…15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI do not object to the hereditary principle. I believe that hereditary peers play a vital part in the overall mix of the British Parliament. Indeed, the hereditary principle is…15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI say to the hon. Gentleman that it is quite the opposite. There are many Members of the House of Lords—life peers and hereditary peers—who take the Conservative Whip but who…15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillWe cannot turn the clock back, but very many good people were ejected in that first legislation under the Blair Government. The compromise was to keep the 92 there. I think that…15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillThe hon. Lady talks about the family that hereditary peers happen to have been born into, and says that therefore it is wrong that they should have any influence over legislation.…15 Oct 2024