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HANSARDYoung Carers: Educational OpportunitiesI thought I had two hours! I thank you, Ms Furniss, and all hon. Members who have contributed to the debate. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Bexleyheath and Crayford (Daniel…13 Mar 2025HANSARD NHS England UpdateI thank the Secretary of State for his statement and pay tribute to NHS professionals in Harlow, particularly those at the Princess Alexandra hospital, for their incredible hard…13 Mar 2025HANSARDYoung Carers: Educational OpportunitiesAs soon as the hon. Member mentioned Gloucestershire, I thought of the fantastic young carers from Gloucestershire I met yesterday. He is right that having a young carers lead is…13 Mar 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillI congratulate my hon. Friend on his youthful appearance. Does he agree that, just as businesses are about the employees, trade unions are about their memberships and giving…12 Mar 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillMy hon. Friend is giving an excellent speech and referring to a really important group of people. As a former teacher—I mention it quite often— I recognise the huge importance of…11 Mar 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillMy hon. Friend is giving one of his trademark passionate speeches. Does he agree with me, as a former teacher myself, that removing fire and rehire will give the young people that…11 Mar 2025HANSARD Crime and Policing BillA report by Harlow council in 2023 stated that fewer than half of residents in Harlow felt safe going outside after dark. Does my right hon. Friend see the neighbourhood policing…10 Mar 2025HANSARD Crime and Policing Billrose—10 Mar 2025HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. In business questions on Thursday, I spoke about Tom Farr, the former leader of Harlow council, who passed away last week. —[ Official Report , 6…10 Mar 2025HANSARDSyriaI thank the Minister for his ongoing leadership on this issue. Our hearts go out to the victims of the terrible attacks and their families. Does he agree that when we talk about a…10 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT10. Wednesday is Young Carers Action Day. Will the Minister join me in thanking young carers for all that they do, and commit herself to ensuring that there is greater awareness…10 Mar 2025HANSARDEnglish Football: Financial Sustainability and GovernanceThank you for your chairmanship, Mr Turner. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Earley and Woodley (Yuan Yang). It was John Madejski who said that the best way to be a…06 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseWill the Leader of the House join me in paying tribute to the longest serving leader and second-ever chair of Harlow council, Tom Farr, who passed away on Tuesday? Tom devoted so…06 Mar 2025HANSARD Dentists (Indemnity Arrangements)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Dentists Act 1984 in respect of indemnity arrangements. Like many MPs new to this place, I find that the first…05 Mar 2025HANSARDCourts and Tribunals: Sitting DaysMr Speaker, like Chorley’s magistrates court, Harlow’s sadly closed in 2019. I thank the Lord Chancellor for her statement, but does she agree that we need radical reforms to…05 Mar 2025HANSARDDepartment of Health and Social CareI thank the hon. Gentleman for his speech and, importantly, for his scrutiny of the NHS. He reflected on the fact that productivity has worsened since the pandemic. Does he not…05 Mar 2025HANSARDEconomic Growth8. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on supporting economic growth in Scotland.05 Mar 2025HANSARDEconomic GrowthGiven that the defence sector already supports more than 20,000 jobs in Scotland, as well as hundreds in Harlow, does the Secretary of State agree that the Government’s commitment…05 Mar 2025HANSARDDepartment for Business and TradeI appreciate a fellow Harlowian giving way to me. Does my right hon. Friend agree that part of employment is about skills, and one way the Government can support businesses is by…05 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat are this Government doing to ensure innovation in UK tech companies, such as Kao Park in my constituency, so that they can drive economic growth as part of world-class AI…04 Mar 2025