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HANSARDDefence Procurement: SMEsEarlier this year, I had the pleasure of hosting a roundtable and listening to businesses in Derby—small and medium-sized businesses in engineering and manufacturing, including…19 May 2025HANSARDCondition of Local RoadsMotorists and cyclists across the country are still facing the Tory pothole plague. In Derby, 17% of our roads are in a poor condition due to Tory austerity. It is not right that…15 May 2025HANSARD Youth ServicesMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. The austerity cuts have affected so many groups in Derby that either no longer exist or have had to scale back their services, and it is truly…15 May 2025HANSARD Youth ServicesI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Croydon East (Natasha Irons) on securing this debate. In Derby, there are so many organisations that work really hard with our…15 May 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseIt was fantastic to attend Primary Engineer events in Derby earlier this month, supported by the amazing Jemma Smalls and the wider Rail Forum. Pupils from local schools showcased…15 May 2025HANSARDCondition of Local Roads19. What recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of the condition of local roads.15 May 2025HANSARDParking RegulationI thank all Members from both sides of the House who took part in the debate. As enlightening as their contributions were, it was really unfortunate to hear so many stories of…06 May 2025HANSARDParking RegulationI beg to move, That this House has considered parking regulation. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Efford. I thank the hon. Member for Newton Abbot (Martin…06 May 2025HANSARDParking RegulationAlthough the shadow Minister raises some really important issues around school parking and parking on pavements, does he recognise that this debate is focused on the operations of…06 May 2025HANSARDParking RegulationAnother resident contacted me and said: “I’ll probably just pay the fine without contesting it, because the hassle of appealing would be too much.” The data shows us that those…06 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. Last month was a fantastic opportunity to welcome the Secretary of State to the Vaillant factory in Derby and to learn about Great British Nuclear’s incredible investment of…29 Apr 2025HANSARDSEND TeachersIn Derby, like in so many communities across the country, we face a lack of available SEND school placements with appropriately trained teachers. In ’23-24 alone, Derby city…28 Apr 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [Lords]In Derby, our football club is not just a team; it is at the heart of our community, uniting us across generations. Derby and Derby County have a rich footballing heritage, heroes…28 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsLocal businesses have huge potential to create local growth in our community. It was fantastic to see my right hon. Friend the Chief Secretary to the Treasury visiting Derby South…08 Apr 2025HANSARDWaste IncineratorsI thank everybody for participating in this really important debate. I thank the Minister for agreeing to my request to ask DEFRA officials to look at the concerns I have had…03 Apr 2025HANSARDWaste IncineratorsI thank my hon. Friend and constituency neighbour for that timely intervention. She is absolutely right. Incinerators are right at the bottom of the waste hierarchy, and…03 Apr 2025HANSARDWaste IncineratorsI beg to move, That this House has considered waste incinerators. I declare my interest as a Derby city councillor of almost 17 years and a former leader of the council. It is a…03 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseAt the Copeland Street car park in my Derby South constituency, people are getting ripped off with parking charges time after time. Too often, broken parking machines or apps that…27 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsDerby station has recently been revealed as the seventh worst for delays in the UK. When people cannot get to work on time, it is not just a pain for them; it also impacts…27 Mar 2025HANSARDNEET Young PeopleThe Derby Promise recognises that children and young people are the future of Derby by bringing together businesses and organisations across our great city to give children…17 Mar 2025