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HANSARDEnergy BillsI thank the Minister for her answer, but I want her to understand that for constituents such as mine in Romford energy prices are becoming completely unaffordable, and the…21 May 2024HANSARD Support for Bereaved ChildrenI would like to inform hon. Members that the parliamentary digital communications team will be conducting secondary filming during the debate for its series of procedural…21 May 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseAs I am sure the Leader of the House is aware, today—the 16 May—is Middlesex Day. Will she join me in commending the Prime Minister for continuing the tradition, started by former…16 May 2024HANSARDInequalities in Dementia ServicesI commend the hon. Lady for calling this debate and for her work through the APPG. I say to her, and to the Minister, that today we are seeing more people being diagnosed with…16 May 2024HANSARDInequalities in Dementia ServicesMy constituency is in the London borough of Havering, with the second highest number of older people in the whole of Greater London. At the moment, on average it takes over 16…16 May 2024HANSARDInequalities in Dementia ServicesIt is absolutely wonderful to hear about the work being done in Halifax. So much of that work in our own constituencies depends on voluntary support and voluntary organisations. I…16 May 2024HANSARDInequalities in Dementia ServicesI am very interested in some of the hon. Member’s comments. I am glad that he approaches the issue from a cross-party point of view. In my own borough of Havering, there are a…16 May 2024HANSARDInequalities in Dementia ServicesI am very pleased by what the hon. Gentleman is saying, but have just a small point of clarification. There should be common cause over this issue, but does he agree that the…16 May 2024HANSARDInequalities in Dementia ServicesWhat if someone’s local borough is on the edge of a region? Havering is on the edge of Greater London, and down the road is Essex. We would rather be Essex, to be honest, but we…16 May 2024HANSARDInequalities in Dementia ServicesI mentioned the Dementia Music and Social Club Romford. It meets at the United Reformed church and does a magnificent job. I hope the Minister would commend its work. It struggles…16 May 2024HANSARDInequalities in Dementia ServicesI invite the Minister to visit the club. She would be very welcome, and she could see how effective the local group is in providing community support.16 May 2024HANSARD Conflict in Sudan: El FasherOur heart goes all out to all those who are, tragically, being ethnically cleansed from parts of Sudan. Bearing in mind our historical connections with that part of the world,…16 May 2024HANSARDGallows Corner Flyover13. What recent discussions he has had with Transport for London on the refurbishment of Gallows Corner flyover.16 May 2024HANSARDGallows Corner FlyoverI thank the Minister for his announcement of the funding for a makeover of Gallows Corner flyover, but I fear that we must do better. This is a major junction connecting the…16 May 2024HANSARDInequalities in Dementia ServicesWould the Minister write to Members with details of the funding streams available, so that we can disseminate them to groups in our constituencies?16 May 2024HANSARDCommunity Cohesion3. What steps the Government are taking to help ensure community cohesion.15 May 2024HANSARDCommunity CohesionMy right hon. Friend will know that, in Romford, our national, country and county flags—the Union Jack, the cross of St George and the flag of Essex—are flown with great pride as…15 May 2024HANSARD20 mph Speed Limit: Impact on Road Users1. What recent discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on the impact of the 20 mph speed limit on residential roads and pedestrian streets in Wales on road users.08 May 2024HANSARDVAT Exemption for International Visitors14. Whether he plans to reintroduce VAT-free shopping for international visitors.07 May 2024HANSARDVAT Exemption for International VisitorsData from Heathrow, the United Kingdom’s largest and busiest airport, shows that despite a near-full recovery in passenger volumes post lockdown, retail spend on affected goods is…07 May 2024