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HANSARD Planning and Development: BedfordshireWill the Minister take this opportunity to talk about building on flood plains? He may be coming on to this matter, but it is close to the hearts of my constituents and,…23 Apr 2025HANSARD Planning and Development: BedfordshireWill the Minister confirm whether new towns will contribute to current house building targets or be in addition to them?23 Apr 2025HANSARD Planning and Development: BedfordshireI thank my hon. Friend for that intervention—I forget which positions people have had over the years. I absolutely agree. I will discuss new towns later in my speech; it is…23 Apr 2025HANSARD Planning and Development: BedfordshireI thank my right hon. Friend—23 Apr 2025HANSARD Planning and Development: BedfordshireAgain, I must declare my interest as a Central Bedfordshire councillor. I learned recently of the sums that are held at Central Beds from section 106 contributions. The council is…23 Apr 2025HANSARDHyper-prolific OffendingIn my constituency there is a particular problem of hyper-prolific shoplifting. There are no credible deterrents and it is a scourge on our local communities and shop owners. Can…22 Apr 2025HANSARDHyper-prolific Offending3. What steps she is taking through the criminal justice system to help tackle hyper-prolific offending.22 Apr 2025HANSARD UK-US Trade and TariffsTrump’s tariffs will make everyone poorer and are extremely disappointing, so is it noteworthy that Reform Members have not bothered to turn up to share in our disappointment? Our…03 Apr 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillAs a central Bedfordshire councillor, I refer Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. There is much to welcome in this Bill, particularly its ambition…24 Mar 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillAbsolutely. Since Bedfordshire was flooded in September, Ministers will know that I have been vocal about improving resilience, and the Government can do that in this Bill. New…24 Mar 2025HANSARD Tourism IndustryHe might.20 Mar 2025HANSARD Tourism IndustryIt is important that local economies are balanced, and I recognise that in some parts of the country it feels like the economy is imbalanced. Perhaps there are communities…20 Mar 2025HANSARD Tourism IndustryI beg to move, That this House has considered Government support for the tourism industry. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward, and to introduce this…20 Mar 2025HANSARD Tourism IndustryI thank the Minister, hon. Members and hon. Friends, who have joined me to debate the Government’s strategy to support the tourism industry. I was delighted to secure this…20 Mar 2025HANSARD Tourism IndustryThat is a fantastic idea. I was travelling just yesterday on the Eurostar and thinking to myself how great it would be if the train stopped at Ashford and Ebbsfleet and passengers…20 Mar 2025HANSARD Tourism IndustryHe also might not. Let us see. Better transport infrastructure across the whole country would help our tourism industry, which would include Luton airport expansion in…20 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat are this Government doing to crack down on unqualified people representing themselves as solicitors?11 Mar 2025HANSARDConstruction ApprenticeshipsLevel 7 apprenticeships play a vital role throughout our economy, including in the construction industry, and support social mobility. I recently met young, hard-working…10 Mar 2025HANSARDFinance BillI am enjoying the hon. Member’s speech, and to give him a few moments to gather his thoughts, I remind him that new clause 1 would require a review of how many people receiving…03 Mar 2025HANSARDHousing Targets: New Towns TaskforceCommunities in Mid Bedfordshire have always done their bit to take new housing, but continued pressure to build is chipping away at our beautiful countryside and the historical…03 Mar 2025