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HANSARDCarer’s AllowanceI hope that the right hon. Gentleman will take this as a friendly intervention, as he knows what I am going to say. He talks about family carers and mentioned teenagers who…16 Oct 2024HANSARDCarer’s AllowanceAs I have already mentioned a few times in this place, carers played a significant role in my journey to this Chamber. I worked at first hand with young carers for two and a half…16 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillWill the Minister update the House on the wider reforms that our Government are seeking to introduce to the House of Lords, and why these reforms should not be delayed by this…15 Oct 2024HANSARD Renters’ Rights BillThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for allowing me to contribute to this important debate and speak in favour of this Bill. Before I do so, let me take the opportunity to thank my…09 Oct 2024HANSARD Renters’ Rights BillI will.09 Oct 2024HANSARD Renters’ Rights BillUltimately, I want to do what I can to support people who have pets in their home, and my hon. Friend is right to say that we do not want people to face the anxiety of potentially…09 Oct 2024HANSARD Renters’ Rights BillDoes the Minister agree that this legislation will help not only the many people in the private rented sector, but charities, such as the one I worked for in Harlow, which helps…09 Oct 2024HANSARDClimate Change: International WorkThank you Mr Speaker—I’ve done the training. I welcome the Secretary of State’s warm words about our leadership on international climate issues, which is in stark contrast to the…08 Oct 2024HANSARDVAT: Independent SchoolsThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for giving me the opportunity to speak in this debate. I find it incredible that, after 14 years and an abysmal record on education, Conservative…08 Oct 2024HANSARD Farming and Food SecurityI thank the hon. Gentleman for giving way on the point of farmers’ mental health. As my constituency neighbour, will he join me in championing YANA—You Are Not Alone—a local…08 Oct 2024HANSARDClimate Change: International Work18. What steps he is taking with his international counterparts to tackle climate change.08 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat action will the Secretary of State and his Department take to support farmers in addressing rural crime, which is a huge issue for farmers in my constituency and across Essex?12 Sept 2024HANSARDStudent Mental HealthAs I have already mentioned in the House a number of times, I am a former teacher, I am married to a current teacher and most of my friends are teachers—[Hon. Members: “Hear,…09 Sept 2024HANSARDGovernment Policy on HealthThe Conservative party appointed a party donor, Wol Kolade, who wants to change how the NHS is funded, to the board of NHS England. In January, the right hon. Member for Louth and…09 Sept 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI welcome my right hon. Friend to his place. Before the election I met fruit growers in Nazeing and more recently farmers in Hatfield Broad Oak, both in my constituency, who…05 Sept 2024HANSARDSocial Housing Supply9. What steps her Department is taking to increase the supply of social housing.02 Sept 2024HANSARDSocial Housing SupplyIn their dying days, the previous Government consulted on changes to the way that social housing is allocated. Those proposals were described by the chief executive of Shelter as…02 Sept 2024HANSARDGovernment Departments and Agencies: Fraud and Error5. What recent estimate he has made of the cost to the public purse of fraud and error in Government departments and agencies.25 Jul 2024HANSARDGovernment Departments and Agencies: Fraud and ErrorNew technology must be at the beating heart of the new Government, and artificial intelligence presents an opportunity to tackle waste and error. The National Audit Office has…25 Jul 2024HANSARD Education and OpportunityI thank the hon. Member for Solihull West and Shirley (Dr Shastri-Hurst) for his excellent and very emotive maiden speech. I welcome you to your new role, Madam Deputy Speaker.…24 Jul 2024