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HANSARD UK-US Trade and TariffsI thank the Secretary of State for coming to the House and for his calm head in a difficult situation. My constituency is home to many businesses, including Wright’s Flour, A1…03 Apr 2025HANSARDUK Industrial StrategyA core objective of the Government’s modern industrial strategy is to unleash the full potential of our cities and regions, which is as true in Northern as it is in my…02 Apr 2025HANSARD School-based Nursery Capital GrantsI thank the Secretary of State for her statement. I had the opportunity only last week to visit Jerounds primary school in my constituency, and saw the incredible work that it was…02 Apr 2025HANSARDUK Industrial Strategy8. What discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on the development of a new UK industrial strategy.02 Apr 2025HANSARD NHS PensionsI thank the Minister for coming to the House and giving her response. We all know the issues she is talking about when she mentions the state of the NHS that we inherited, and I…01 Apr 2025HANSARDSentencing Council GuidelinesI thank the Lord Chancellor for her statement. Does she agree that we should all hold closely the ideal of equality before the law, and that the biggest cause of two-tier justice…01 Apr 2025HANSARD Adoption and Special Guardianship Support FundI thank the Minister for coming to the House to answer the urgent question. I know from her visit to Harlow last week how much she cares about supporting young people. Having…01 Apr 2025HANSARDEating Disorder AwarenessIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stuart. I thank the hon. Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse) for securing this extremely important debate and for the work that…01 Apr 2025HANSARD Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords]It feels impertinent to intervene, because my hon. Friend is giving a hugely passionate speech about a subject he clearly knows so much about, but how can he can help the next…01 Apr 2025HANSARDDraft Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Regulations 2025The right hon. Member for South West Wiltshire made the point about the danger of doing research in this country and it being used by other countries. I take his point, but is…31 Mar 2025HANSARD Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords]I thank the Minister for visiting the best town in England, Harlow, last week. Does she agree that this Bill will help benefit young people in my constituency and give them the…31 Mar 2025HANSARDLive Facial RecognitionHarlow police department’s recent successful trial of facial recognition has led to some arrests. Does the Minister agree that technology can play a vital part in tackling crime…31 Mar 2025HANSARD Scunthorpe SteelworksLast week, I visited British Offsite, whose chief executive officer hails from my constituency of Harlow, about the innovative house building that it is doing using techniques…27 Mar 2025HANSARD PIP Changes: Impact on Carer’s AllowanceI thank the Minister for his statement. I declare an interest as the chair of the all-party parliamentary group for young carers and young adult carers. Does the Minister agree…27 Mar 2025HANSARDAviation Sector: SupportI thank the Minister for his answer. As the Prime Minister pointed out yesterday, Stansted airport is a huge employer and training provider for my constituency of Harlow. What…27 Mar 2025HANSARDAviation Sector: Support17. What steps she is taking to support the aviation sector.27 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ2. I recently visited Harlow college and saw the work it was doing training the bricklayers and electricians of the future. Does the Prime Minister agree that the work of further…26 Mar 2025HANSARD Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill (changed to Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers) Bill)I did not intend to intervene, but I was looking through the amendments, and I see that a lot of them focus on exemptions from the business rates. Does the Minister agree that the…25 Mar 2025HANSARDMental Health Act: Family SupportYesterday I met Essex partnership university NHS foundation trust and spoke to it about the need to support the families of those suffering with mental health issues in Harlow,…25 Mar 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillMany colleagues in the House will know that I love talking about education, but this Bill gives me the opportunity to talk about something even closer to my heart than that. No,…24 Mar 2025