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HANSARD Police Grant ReportDoes the hon. Lady recognise, as I do, that the previous Government’s cuts to policing have led to a void of experience in community policing? We need to get that experience back,…05 Feb 2025HANSARDNational Cancer PlanI thank the Minister for his statement, and I thank every Member on both sides of the Chamber who has shared their personal stories. I was nine years old when I lost my…04 Feb 2025HANSARD School Accountability and InterventionI thank the Minister for her statement, particularly considering the awful news she had to convey to this House. As a former teacher, I saw at first hand the damage that…03 Feb 2025HANSARDAstraZenecaDoes the Minister agree that the Chancellor’s announcement last week of investment in the Oxford-Cambridge corridor shows very clearly that the Government see a bright future for…03 Feb 2025HANSARD Road Safety: SchoolsThank you for your chairmanship today, Ms Jardine. I sincerely thank the hon. Member for Chester South and Eddisbury (Aphra Brandreth) for securing the debate, and for her…29 Jan 2025HANSARDRoad Safety: Young DriversIt is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Desmond. Before I start, I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Shrewsbury (Julia Buckley) for her incredibly moving story,…28 Jan 2025HANSARDAirport ExpansionMy local airport, Stansted, is a huge employer for residents in my constituency, and it is has led the way in developing sustainable aviation fuel. Does the Minister agree that…28 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. Students at Sir Frederick Gibberd college in Harlow have been taught in marquees and portacabins for over a year after the previous Government wasted £29 million on a building…27 Jan 2025HANSARD Gambling Act 2005 (Monetary Limits for Lotteries) BillMembers will work it out. He once said: “Charity is a cold grey loveless thing.” We can all agree that we live in a very different world from when Clement Attlee was Prime…24 Jan 2025HANSARDClimate and Nature BillI say a big thank you to the hon. Lady for her excellent speech—this is clearly something that she is passionate about, and has been for a long time. Does she agree that tree…24 Jan 2025HANSARD Unity ContractI think we all want to live in a world where we do not need a nuclear deterrent, but it is clear from some of the conflicts we have seen recently that that is not the world we…24 Jan 2025HANSARD Gambling Act 2005 (Monetary Limits for Lotteries) BillI thank the hon. Member for North East Fife (Wendy Chamberlain) for bringing forward this private Member’s Bill. We all recognise what the Bill is trying to achieve and agree that…24 Jan 2025HANSARD New Hospital ProgrammeI thank the Minister for the Secretary of State’s statement on Monday, in which £1.5 billion of Government funding was dedicated to Princess Alexandra hospital. At my local…22 Jan 2025HANSARD New Hospital Programmerose —22 Jan 2025HANSARD New Hospital Programmerose —22 Jan 2025HANSARD Environmental ProtectionI thank my hon. Friend for his excellent speech. He makes a valid point about the importance of the measures not only for the environment but for business and retailers. Does he…21 Jan 2025HANSARDCreative EducationI thank the Secretary of State for her answer. Every young person deserves to experience the magic of music. Thanks to wonderful organisations in my constituency of Harlow such as…16 Jan 2025HANSARDCreative Education7. What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on supporting creative education.16 Jan 2025HANSARDEconomic Growth5. What steps his Department is taking to help grow the economy in Northern Ireland.15 Jan 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) BillI thank the hon. Gentleman for his question, but I think that we have had a very good debate on higher education today. It is interesting that Conservative Members want to talk…15 Jan 2025