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HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Third sitting)Thank you.15 Jun 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Fourth sitting)Q But why do you prohibit other payment providers from operating? Tom Morrison-Bell: I do not think we do. This is what the CMA process is going to yield: something called user…15 Jun 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (Fourth sitting)Q I am sure we all agree that we want to put consumers at the heart of the regime. I want to put to you the very specific and powerful example that we have heard this afternoon,…15 Jun 2023HANSARD Nottingham IncidentOn behalf of everybody in the new city of Southend, I want to pay tribute to all those who are senselessly murdered and offer our sincere condolences to the victims’ families and…14 Jun 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (First sitting)You have given us a simple, practical way to end subscription traps through the opt-out. Do you have any other simple, practical amendments in the locker that would help better…13 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. I applaud the Government’s commitment to recruiting record numbers of teachers and the fact that there are 27,000 more now in our classrooms than in 2010. I recently met all…12 Jun 2023HANSARDLegislative Definition of SexIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir George. I rise to support the first petition to make the Equality Act clear, but I want to use my short time this afternoon…12 Jun 2023HANSARDTrans and Non-binary ChildrenRecent research by Policy Exchange suggests that more than 60% of schools do not reliably inform parents when their children express a wish to change gender. Many parents are…07 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. Last week, not a single dentist across the city of Southend said that they were taking on new NHS patients, which is concerning for my constituents. Can my hon. Friend confirm…06 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. At Prime Minister’s questions on 24 May, in reference to the Government’s apprenticeship levy, the Leader of the Opposition claimed…25 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseLast week, during Water Saving Week, I met Mr Garry Moore, an impressive constituent who has developed a new form of toilet. By using considerably less water, Mr Moore’s new…25 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseYes, I did, Madam Deputy Speaker.25 May 2023HANSARD New HospitalsI know that my right hon. Friend the Member for Harlow (Robert Halfon) in particular, as well as you, Madam Deputy Speaker, as the Member for Epping Forest, and my hon. Friend the…25 May 2023HANSARD Animal WelfareI thank the Minister for reminding me of the work this Government have done on dog welfare, particularly on puppy breeding and protecting service dogs. Would he consider…25 May 2023HANSARD Animal Welfare (Responsibility for Dog Attacks)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Animal Welfare Act 2006 to require a person in charge of a dog to take all reasonable steps to ensure that that…23 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I start by passing on the many messages of congratulations and thanks from Southend residents to my right hon. Friend on her absolutely outstanding contribution to the…11 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseHundreds—some reports say thousands—of blind and partially sighted people, such as my amazing disability campaigner Jill Allen-King OBE, face long waits of up to 18 months for…27 Apr 2023HANSARDPolice Uplift ProgrammeI congratulate the Minister on delivering more police officers than we promised in our manifesto. There is much to welcome. He points out that crime is at half the level it was in…26 Apr 2023HANSARDWater Quality: Sewage DischargeGood water quality is something that everyone in Southend West takes extremely seriously. Our 1,000-year-old cockle industry and our sea-front businesses, including Sealife…25 Apr 2023HANSARD Machetes: ConsultationI am absolutely delighted to hear this announcement today, because machetes and knives have been used in my constituency with tragic consequences, quite apart from what happened…18 Apr 2023