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HANSARDTopical QuestionsForcing the UK to take part in European parliamentary elections would show a fundamental lack of respect for our democratic process, wouldn’t it?04 Apr 2019HANSARDNo Deal: UK Citizens’ Rights20. What steps the Government are taking to help ensure the protection of the rights of UK citizens living in the EU in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.04 Apr 2019HANSARDNo Deal: UK Citizens’ RightsI thank my hon. Friend for his answer. I am deeply opposed to the legislation that was passed in this House last night. I strongly favour leaving with no deal if we cannot get a…04 Apr 2019HANSARDEngagementsConservative-led Redditch Borough Council has recently submitted its bid for the future high streets fund. Will the Prime Minister add her support to that bid, because the people…03 Apr 2019HANSARDPuppy SmugglingIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. I care a great deal about this issue, as do many of my constituents. I am a dog lover, and the proud owner of two…02 Apr 2019HANSARDHouseholds Below Average Income StatisticsDoes the Secretary of State agree that it is right that we look at the pressures on people’s incomes in the round? That means that we should look at the cost of childcare, which…28 Mar 2019HANSARDSupporting Disabled People to WorkI was very pleased to sign up my constituency office to the Disability Confident scheme, because I know, as a former employer in a small business, that there are practical and…28 Mar 2019HANSARD Section 5 of the European Communities (Amendment) Act 1993The hon. Gentleman is referring to a number of figures that he claims show a hit to every taxpayer; but 32 million taxpayers have had their taxes reduced under this Government, so…26 Mar 2019HANSARDOrkambiA constituent of mine came to see me in my surgery. He had been born with cystic fibrosis and told me what a transformative effect the drug had had on him. He was lucky enough to…26 Mar 2019HANSARDSupport for Veterans23. What steps he is taking to improve veterans’ access to support services.25 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. As a proud member of the armed forces parliamentary scheme, I have been privileged to visit a number of servicemen and women around the world. Does the Secretary of State…25 Mar 2019HANSARDEuropean CouncilCan the Prime Minister confirm that it is not the Government’s intention to hold European parliamentary elections? My constituents in Redditch, who voted to leave the EU nearly…25 Mar 2019HANSARDSupport for VeteransUbi-tech is a business in my constituency made up completely of ex-service people. It is expanding fast and provides services to the MOD and others. It also provides resettlement…25 Mar 2019HANSARD Overseas Electors BillI wholeheartedly agree that my hon. Friend is a moderate on this issue. [ Interruption. ] On this issue. Does he agree that, for example, members of the armed forces will welcome…22 Mar 2019HANSARD Gaza Border Deaths: UNHRC InquiryI very much thank the Minister for his comprehensive answers so far. Will he please update the House on what steps the Government are taking to push for the comprehensive and…22 Mar 2019HANSARDHealth AssessmentsWill the Department and Ministers join me in paying tribute to Disability Support Project in Redditch, which does some great work to help disabled people to navigate the…18 Mar 2019HANSARD Rivers Authorities and Land Drainage BillI am delighted that my hon. Friend has touched on the relevance of his Bill to areas apart from Somerset—we all remember the flooding there. Is it his contention that the measures…15 Mar 2019HANSARD Holocaust (Return of Cultural Objects) (Amendment) BillI thank my hon. Friend very much for his intervention. In fact, I was going to mention that as a theme in my speech, but I defer to my right hon. Friend the Member for Chipping…15 Mar 2019HANSARD Holocaust (Return of Cultural Objects) (Amendment) BillI am fascinated to hear my right hon. Friend’s argument and wonder what her response is to some of the opponents of this Bill who claim that the routes available are available…15 Mar 2019HANSARD Rivers Authorities and Land Drainage BillI thank the hon. Lady so much for that intervention. She is absolutely right. Every time I come into this place, I see people with placards outside. It is a real privilege to be…15 Mar 2019