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HANSARD Pet Abduction BillExcept in the case of some cats, pets ask little other than that we keep them safe. They deserve our support and protection. I thank hon. Members on both sides of the House for…19 Jan 2024HANSARD Pet Abduction BillI thank my hon. Friend for an excellent point. The logic of that is irrefutable, and I agree with it wholeheartedly.19 Jan 2024HANSARD Pet Abduction BillI can absolutely assure my right hon. Friend that it is specifically stated in the Bill that it is a defence that a person is picking up stray animals, or is involving themselves…19 Jan 2024HANSARD Pet Abduction BillI thank my right hon. Friend for making an important point. The two offences are slightly different. The offence of dog abduction will be the taking and detaining of a dog,…19 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sure the whole House will be relieved to hear that the takeover of Southend United football club was finally settled over the festive period. Will my right hon. Friend join…11 Jan 2024HANSARDEngagementsNew, very large shellfish beds have been discovered in the Thames estuary, including those of razor clams and Manila clams, which are both highly prized around the world. Will my…10 Jan 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. Innocent Ukrainians have just seen in a second new year under some of the heaviest aerial bombardments since Russia’s illegal war began. Will my right hon. Friend please…08 Jan 2024HANSARDHorizon: Compensation and ConvictionsI welcome the Minister’s statement and his hard work in this area. Like many others, I have been written to by people who will welcome the Minister’s comment that he supports the…08 Jan 2024HANSARDNHS Winter UpdateHappy new year, Mr Deputy Speaker. The majority of NHS staff at Southend Hospital are working incredibly hard. Despite winter pressures and industrial action, they have used…08 Jan 2024HANSARD Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) BillI cannot speak in this debate without starting by talking about my amazing predecessor, who campaigned tirelessly on animal welfare during his 38 years in this House, as I know…18 Dec 2023HANSARD Infected Blood Inquiry: Government ResponseI thank the Minister for his statement, particularly his assurance that the scheme will cover the infected and affected. I have mentioned my constituent David Corroyer in this…18 Dec 2023HANSARDCriminal Justice Bill (First sitting)Q Back to knife crime and clause 10 of the Bill. As you know, clause 10 will introduce a higher maximum penalty for manufacturing, importing, supplying or selling offensive…12 Dec 2023HANSARDCriminal Justice Bill (First sitting)Q On that point, the ability of the police to seize knives that may be lawfully held in private but that the police suspect may be used to threaten is now contained in clause 18.…12 Dec 2023HANSARDCriminal Justice Bill (First sitting)Q Coming to other areas of knife crime, can you give us some examples of how the new offence of possession of a knife or offensive weapon with intent to use in unlawful violence…12 Dec 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseLast week, for Small Business Saturday, I crowned the winner of my new independent shop of the year competition. On The Brakes is a fantastic bike shop in Leigh-on-Sea…07 Dec 2023HANSARD BBC FundingI welcome the Secretary of State’s statement, and particularly the review of whether the BBC is being fair to taxpayers. I have to say, constituents in Southend and Leigh-on-Sea…07 Dec 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsLast year, I asked the Government to show me the money with respect to £118 million of long-awaited capital funding for south Essex hospitals. With £8 million now delivered and…05 Dec 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseAs we continue to celebrate Disability History Month, may I raise again the lack of any disabled lift at Chalkwell station in my constituency? It is an absolute disgrace. It is…30 Nov 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI welcome the fact that the UK is doing more offshore wind than any other country in Europe, but fishermen in Leigh-on-Sea are deeply concerned about the effect of expanding…28 Nov 2023HANSARDLegislation on Dangerous DogsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dame Caroline. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Don Valley (Nick Fletcher) for so ably leading today’s Petitions…27 Nov 2023