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HANSARDVisitor LevyI welcome the Government’s ambition to welcome 50 million visitors per year to the UK by 2030, but does the Secretary of State share my concern that a visitor levy, combined with…29 Jan 2025HANSARDVisitor Levy10. Whether she has had discussions with the Welsh Government on the potential impact of the proposed visitor levy on the economy in Wales.29 Jan 2025HANSARDGrowing the UK EconomyI thank my constituency neighbour, the hon. Member for Bedford (Mohammad Yasin), for campaigning so tirelessly to bring Universal Studios to my constituency. Constituents in Mid…29 Jan 2025HANSARDFinance Bill (First sitting)In the interest of providing certainty, would the Minister explain why the Government did not choose a multi-year allowance on this, rather than going for an extension of only one…28 Jan 2025HANSARDFinance Bill (First sitting)Does my hon. Friend think that, by suggesting that farmers should diversify into holiday lets, the Environment Secretary intends that farmers should pay even more tax to the…28 Jan 2025HANSARDFinance Bill (Second sitting)I think Opposition Members are somewhat confused. The Chancellor committed to bringing an amendment forward. I know that the Minister says it will be tabled at a later stage, but…28 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. Plans for a Universal Studios theme park in Bedfordshire are a huge opportunity to drive economic growth and private sector investment. What progress is being made, and when…16 Jan 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) BillDoes the hon. Gentleman think that universities are companies? If he does, would he advocate imposing VAT on fees for university education?15 Jan 2025HANSARD Farmland FloodingI thank my hon. Friend for securing this important debate. Farmers in the Flit valley in Mid Bedfordshire are concerned that repeated flooding and waterlogging has left large…15 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. What steps are the Government taking to support pioneering British companies, such as Cranfield Aerospace Solutions in Mid Bedfordshire, in their pursuit of hydrogen-powered…08 Jan 2025HANSARD Employer National Insurance Contributions: CharitiesI will be really quick, Madam Chair. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Isle of Wight East (Joe Robertson) for securing such an important debate. I am absolutely astonished…07 Jan 2025HANSARD Pro-democracy Campaigners: ArrestsDoes the Minister agree that the national security law for Hong Kong is in direct conflict with article 23 of the Basic Law for Hong Kong and a clear breach of the Sino-British…07 Jan 2025HANSARDHigh-grade Agricultural Land10. What assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential merits of safeguarding high-grade agricultural land.19 Dec 2024HANSARDHigh-grade Agricultural LandHigh-grade agricultural land in Mid Bedfordshire has been farmed for generations, and it is critical for our food security and our freedom, but it is under extreme pressure. We…19 Dec 2024HANSARD Hospice FundingFor my sins, I too will be running the London marathon next year. I will be running to raise money for Keech hospice; I know, as do other hon. Members who represent constituencies…19 Dec 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ2. Since the summer, thousands of commuters using Harlington and Flitwick stations have had to put up with nearly 8% of trains being cancelled in the evening peak, while nearly a…18 Dec 2024HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillI rise to support the amendments and new clause 1 in the name of my hon. Friend the Member for Grantham and Bourne (Gareth Davies). If this Government’s goal was to fix the…17 Dec 2024HANSARD Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords]I absolutely agree on the importance of nature-based solutions, and those solutions are talked about frequently in my community and, I am sure, in communities across the country.…16 Dec 2024HANSARD Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords]I welcome many of the measures in the Bill and will focus in the time available on the real action our constituents need from Government to bring our sewage network up to date.…16 Dec 2024HANSARDMigration and Border SecurityWill the Home Secretary confirm how many country deals are being worked on to ensure that people can be returned to their country of origin, and when does she expect them to have…02 Dec 2024