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HANSARDBiodiversity LossToday is the memorial for Peter Ainsworth, my predecessor in East Surrey, who was Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee and on the board of the Environment Agency. I am sure…28 Oct 2021HANSARDBiodiversity Loss10. What steps he is taking to prevent further biodiversity loss.28 Oct 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse Victims: Safe AccommodationOne of the really important parts of breaking the domestic abuse cycle is providing safe spaces for the women who need them to go to. I welcome the millions of pounds that the…25 Oct 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse Victims: Safe Accommodation2. What recent discussions he has had with the Home Secretary and the Secretary of State for Justice on increasing the supply of safe accommodation for domestic abuse victims.25 Oct 2021HANSARDCabinet OfficeRecent events in Afghanistan are yet another reminder of veterans’ dedication and sacrifice, and I think the whole House will recognise the support that they need after serving…19 Oct 2021HANSARDOffice for Veterans’ AffairsRecent events in Afghanistan are yet another reminder of veterans’ dedication and sacrifice, and I think the whole House will recognise the support that they need after serving…23 Sept 2021HANSARDOffice for Veterans’ Affairs3. What recent steps the Office for Veterans’ Affairs has taken to promote the interests of veterans.23 Sept 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Support in the Workplace (Protected Characteristics)Being online is a critical part of a politician’s work, yet in the past two weeks we have seen such an appalling level of abuse targeted at women and people of race that a…22 Sept 2021HANSARDUniversal Credit and Working Tax CreditsLet us talk about taxes. The Institute for Fiscal Studies has said that the 2017 manifesto on which many Labour Members stood contained the highest taxes in peacetime—£80…15 Sept 2021HANSARDUniversal Credit and Working Tax CreditsYes, a tax that the Labour party raised in 2003. [ Interruption. ]15 Sept 2021HANSARDUniversal Credit and Working Tax CreditsI will talk about the things that I already talk about with them: the youth hub and the work coaches that the Department for Work and Pensions has put into my constituency to help…15 Sept 2021HANSARDUniversal Credit and Working Tax CreditsThe right hon. Member for East Ham (Stephen Timms) talked about people finding jobs and finding better jobs, so I thought I would start by talking about what is happening in the…15 Sept 2021HANSARDHGV Driver ShortagesOpposition Members seem to be trying to paint this as a picture of Brexit and UK immigration policy, but does the Secretary of State agree that that does not explain the shortages…13 Sept 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am pleased to be hosting another “Green-tember” in East Surrey this year—a whole month of pushing for environmental progress and looking at the small actions we can all take as…22 Jul 2021HANSARD Planning System Reforms: Wild Belt DesignationI beg to move, That this House has considered a proposal for Wildbelt designation in planning system reforms. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Cummins. In…22 Jun 2021HANSARD Planning System Reforms: Wild Belt DesignationI thank the hon. Members who contributed today; looking around this room, I see such a wealth of experience in environmental matters, and it has been a privilege to hear from…22 Jun 2021HANSARDPlanning Decisions: Local InvolvementI think everyone in the Chamber agrees that it is our duty to ensure that this country has the homes we need. It is our moral duty not only to the next generation but to the…21 Jun 2021HANSARD Covid-Secure BordersThe right hon. Gentleman talks about a tougher border policy to keep out variants. Can he explain why the delta variant is present in Australia?15 Jun 2021HANSARDGreen SpacesWhat steps his Department is taking to protect green spaces.14 Jun 2021HANSARDGreen SpacesI welcome the Secretary of State’s commitment to protecting our green spaces and the broader Government investment in our nature recovery programme. Will he consider looking at a…14 Jun 2021