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HANSARDFamily BusinessesI am delighted to speak on behalf of the Liberal Democrats about family businesses, because they are so important and make a distinct contribution to our economy and to their…26 Feb 2025HANSARDFamily BusinessesI am grateful to my hon. Friend for that contribution. Automation can have some value many sectors and industries, alongside employing and training up the next generation, but it…26 Feb 2025HANSARD Border Security, Asylum and Immigration BillOn that point, will the hon. Gentleman give way?10 Feb 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Government’s expressed political support for Heathrow airport expansion has sparked concerns that they might be getting ready to expand Luton airport too, despite the fact…06 Feb 2025HANSARD Accessibility of RadiotherapyI am grateful to my hon. Friend for giving way so early in his speech. He mentioned travel times. Travel times to radiotherapy for my constituents in St Albans and Hertfordshire…04 Feb 2025HANSARD Welfare CapYears of mismanagement by the previous Conservative Government damaged our economy, hit people’s living standards and left our public services on their knees—especially our NHS…29 Jan 2025HANSARDGrowing the UK EconomyThe Government are absolutely right to focus on economic growth, but their blinkered approach on Europe is holding back British businesses and stifling the very growth that we…29 Jan 2025HANSARDGrowing the UK EconomyEast West Rail.29 Jan 2025HANSARD Charter for Budget ResponsibilityThe shadow Minister talks fondly about the importance of family farms. Where were his comments on that topic when his party was negotiating trade deals with Australia and New…29 Jan 2025HANSARD Charter for Budget ResponsibilityThe charter for budget responsibility is at the heart of the OBR’s function, setting the Government’s fiscal rules, as well as the OBR’s broader remit and how it is to perform its…29 Jan 2025HANSARD Charter for Budget ResponsibilityThe Chief Secretary has given a fantastic example of how improving capital infrastructure in the NHS can improve productivity, but one of the big frustrations in the NHS is the…29 Jan 2025HANSARD Welfare CapWhen I visited the jobcentre in St Albans last year I, too, was struck by the fantastic support given by some of the work coaches. However, I was also struck by what some of the…29 Jan 2025HANSARD Charter for Budget ResponsibilityThe hon. Gentleman is right to point to the fact that many people were impacted by the mini-Budget in different ways. [ Interruption. ] I hear chuntering from a sedentary position…29 Jan 2025HANSARDClimate and Nature BillWill the hon. Member give way?24 Jan 2025HANSARDClimate and Nature BillI rarely need much encouragement. The hon. Member is making an impassioned speech about the fact that this country has led, and it can continue to lead in this area. He talked…24 Jan 2025HANSARDClimate and Nature BillI agree with the hon. Member’s point about the kind of growth we want. Does he agree that if the Government were to proceed with expanding Luton airport, as rumours suggest, that…24 Jan 2025HANSARD Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill (Money)Members in this House who have spoken against the money resolution say they are doing so because they have so many unanswered questions about the costs. Does the right hon. Lady…22 Jan 2025HANSARD Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill (Money)Will the hon. Lady give way?22 Jan 2025HANSARD Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill (Money)Will the hon. Lady give way?22 Jan 2025HANSARDBank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [Lords]All of our constituents are still feeling the cost of living crisis very acutely, and mortgage holders are still suffering from the misery of the mini-Budget, so the very last…22 Jan 2025