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HANSARDDefence Industrial StrategyWe know that when we back British jobs, British industry and British innovators, communities across our country reap the rewards. What steps will the Minister take to ensure that…08 Sept 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseIt was fantastic to see Derby buzzing over the summer when over three days 40,000 visitors were in the city visiting The Greatest Gathering as we brought together the world’s…04 Sept 2025HANSARDHousehold Water BillsIn Derby, the proposed water bill increases of about 50% will hit people really hard over the next five years. It is a bitter pill to swallow, because at the same time as hiking…04 Sept 2025HANSARDHousehold Water Bills3. What steps he is taking to protect households from significant water bill increases.04 Sept 2025HANSARD Eating Disorders: Prevention of DeathsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Desmond. I thank my hon. Friend and very good friend the Member for Isle of Wight West (Mr Quigley) for securing this important…02 Sept 2025HANSARD Eating Disorders: Prevention of DeathsThat is the point that I was just about to make. It is absolutely vital that Government support be available, because the charity sector alone cannot be left to provide that…02 Sept 2025HANSARDPoverty ReductionLast year, a staggering one in four kids in Derby lived in poverty. Our local charities, such as the Derby Food 4 Thought Alliance, do amazing work; last year, they handed out…01 Sept 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. Meaningful work experience can be a life changer for our young children, cutting the risk of their being out of education, employment or training. The Derby Promise is hard at…21 Jul 2025HANSARD Independent Water CommissionThe Derwent runs through the heart of Derby, but thanks to the polluting water companies and the Tories, its health is in serious doubt. Can the Secretary of State reassure my…21 Jul 2025HANSARDAfghanistanI welcome the Government’s decision to support the lifting of the super-injunction today and bring this awful matter properly into the public domain. Does the Secretary of State…15 Jul 2025HANSARD Football Governance Bill [Lords]As someone born and raised in Derby, I know how deeply our football club runs through the heart of our city. Derby County is more than just a team; it represents our identity, our…08 Jul 2025HANSARD Football Governance Bill [Lords]Absolutely, the faces of Opposition Members say it all. I will talk a little more about the content of the shadow Minister’s speech in a second. The EFL has needed this Bill, and…08 Jul 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel BillI refer the House to my business interests in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. As a proud advocate of UK aviation, I am pleased to speak in support of the Sustainable…11 Jun 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [ Lords ] (Fifth sitting)Will the Minister say whether a good licensing regime and, if necessary, revocation of licences would prevent clubs from going into full administration—as in the example of Derby…10 Jun 2025HANSARDNuclear Power: InvestmentI refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I also wish you a happy birthday, Mr Speaker. What a wonderful day today is proving to be. As a…10 Jun 2025HANSARDSocial Housing Supply10. What steps she is taking to build more social and affordable homes.09 Jun 2025HANSARDSocial Housing SupplyHaving access to a safe and secure home is a basic human need, but the Tories absolutely ignored this when they cut Government funding by £4.8 billion in just five years, and…09 Jun 2025HANSARDEconomic Growth: South Yorkshire and Derby18. What steps she has taken to help increase economic growth in Derby.20 May 2025HANSARDEconomic Growth: South Yorkshire and DerbyShockingly, in Derby South 62% of adults in the community are financially vulnerable, which is far above the national average of 38%. To lift people out of this vicious cycle, we…20 May 2025HANSARDDefence Procurement: SMEs19. What steps he is taking to ensure that small and medium-sized enterprises are able to participate in defence procurement contracts.19 May 2025