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HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the Leader of the House for his statement. While I am here, may I thank the victims Minister, my hon. Friend the Member for Pontypridd (Alex Davies-Jones), for her…13 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsAcross the winter months, I have received an increased amount of casework from residents of Harlow who are suffering from damp and mould in their houses. They deserve quicker…12 Jan 2026HANSARD Rural CommunitiesThe Minister is being generous with her time. The previous Government’s cuts to the Environment Agency have had a huge impact on parts of my constituency and just beyond it. We…07 Jan 2026HANSARDJury TrialsI thank the shadow Secretary of State for giving way; he is always generous with his time. He talks about the length of time it takes for victims to get justice. I speak to police…07 Jan 2026HANSARDPower Cuts: Rural AreasNazeing in my constituency is home to many rural businesses, including—as I mentioned before recess—the Lea Valley Growers Association. It has said to me that the biggest…06 Jan 2026HANSARD Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) BillThis is a friendly intervention, as I always like to get a bit of cross-party agreement where possible. I mentioned to the Minister the importance of changing the culture among…06 Jan 2026HANSARD Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) BillI thank the Minister for giving way; I apologise for intervening again. Is there a piece of work we need to do on culture? When businesses or the public sector are victims of…06 Jan 2026HANSARD Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) BillDoes the Minister agree that, as we become more and more reliant on IT systems—I am thinking in particular about the new patient registration system at the Princess Alexandra…06 Jan 2026HANSARDHMP Leyhill: Offender AbscondmentsAs a former maths teacher, I would be very interested to see the trends with regard to absconsions and the moving average over a period of time. However, ultimately one absconsion…05 Jan 2026HANSARDAgricultural Property Relief and Business Property ReliefI put on the record my thanks to the farmers in my constituency of Harlow who have engaged really productively on the issue. In particular, I pay tribute to Richard and Jack…05 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsMr Speaker, I wish you and your team a very happy new year. I welcome the Minister’s work on the defending democracy taskforce. How can MPs like me, and political parties more…05 Jan 2026HANSARDNeurodiversity in the WorkplaceIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg, and I thank my hon. Friend for securing this debate and for her very personal testimony. Does she agree with me and…17 Dec 2025HANSARD UK-EU Common Understanding NegotiationsI welcome my right hon. Friend’s statement. As he will be aware, my constituency of Harlow has a lower than average number of young people going to university, which is something…17 Dec 2025HANSARDDigital ID SystemDigital IDs have the potential to make life much easier for my constituents in Harlow. However, I have constituents who are concerned about data security. What reassurance can the…17 Dec 2025HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) BillIt’s Christmas! I have been here the whole time, by the way, Madam Deputy Speaker. The Minister talks about the impact on different earners. The Parliamentary Secretary to the…17 Dec 2025HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Billrose—17 Dec 2025HANSARDPlanning ReformI thank the Minister for his statement. He will be aware that Harlow is home to a number of builders, construction workers and entrepreneurs. How will the proposals he has set out…16 Dec 2025HANSARD Electoral Resiliencerose—16 Dec 2025HANSARD Electoral ResilienceMay I thank the Secretary of State for his statement? This case should be of concern to anybody who believes in this country and in our democracy, which should be everybody in…16 Dec 2025HANSARD Sudden Cardiac Death in Young PeopleI do agree with my hon. Friend. Clarissa was a young girl who was very involved in sport. There is no reason why young people with these conditions cannot continue to take part in…15 Dec 2025