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HANSARDEaster and Christian CultureI commend my hon. Friend on promoting this magnificent debate, so well timed in advance of Easter. I am sure he agrees with me that our entire heritage—the foundations of our…21 Mar 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsFor nearly half a century the people of Romford, and those of wider Essex and east London, have been waiting for the Gallows Corner A12/A127 junction to be reconstructed. Is it…21 Mar 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ13. The Prime Minister should be aware that the people of Romford are appalled by the catastrophic reign of the current Mayor of London. Does he agree that traditional boroughs…20 Mar 2024HANSARDSt Patrick’s Day: Irish Diaspora in the UKI thank my right hon. Friend for her kind remarks. I was proud to be the co-chair of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly from 2016 to 2022. I commend her work, and the work…14 Mar 2024HANSARDSt Patrick’s Day: Irish Diaspora in the UKMy hon. Friend mentioned Wales. It was wonderful to see the flag of Wales flying from the flagpoles in New Palace Yard, and Westminster Abbey will fly the flag of St Patrick this…14 Mar 2024HANSARDSt Patrick’s Day: Irish Diaspora in the UKMy hon. Friend mentioned the incredible contribution that Irish people have made to Great Britain and the United Kingdom and all of the islands that we share. Would he agree that…14 Mar 2024HANSARDSt Patrick’s Day: Irish Diaspora in the UKWill my hon. Friend give way?14 Mar 2024HANSARD Extremism Definition and Community EngagementI commend the Government on what they are attempting to do to oppose and fight all forms of extremism and hatred in our country. Does the Secretary of State agree that what…14 Mar 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Leader of the House will know that I welcome the support the Government have given to pensioners, with an 8.5% increase in pensions in April and the triple lock remaining…14 Mar 2024HANSARDBritish Overseas TerritoriesThe Minister will know that the 16 British overseas territories are cherished parts of the British family, and we rightly expect good governance from them in return for their…12 Mar 2024HANSARDBritish Overseas Territories9. What steps he is taking to support effective governance in the British overseas territories.12 Mar 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsWill His Majesty’s Government make the strongest possible diplomatic protest against the draconian new national security laws being imposed on the good people of Hong Kong, and…12 Mar 2024HANSARDTrade with Commonwealth Countries5. What steps she is taking to increase trade with Commonwealth countries.07 Mar 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Leader of the House will be fully aware that I welcome the Prime Minister’s remarks outside No. 10 Downing Street last week, when he said: “It is not enough to live…07 Mar 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. As chair of the British-Switzerland all-party parliamentary group, I am delighted to commend the Government on the forthcoming new trade agreement with Switzerland, but will…07 Mar 2024HANSARDTrade with Commonwealth CountriesMr Speaker, I know that you will be celebrating Commonwealth day on Monday with the raising of the Commonwealth flag. Will the Minister take this opportunity to expand our trading…07 Mar 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ4. I want the Prime Minister to know that the people of Romford are struggling with ever-increasing energy prices, yet providers are making huge profits that run into the…06 Mar 2024HANSARD Budget ResolutionsMay I commend my right hon. Friend the Chancellor on his Budget statement today? He is, I believe, slowly but surely getting Britain’s economy back on the right track. However, we…06 Mar 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Leader of the House will be aware that the Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust operates the Queen’s Hospital in my constituency. I praise the staff…29 Feb 2024HANSARD Leasehold and Freehold Reform BillIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for West Ham (Ms Brown). We share a similar part of the world: Essex and the east of London. In Romford, just as in West Ham and the…27 Feb 2024