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HANSARDEconomic GrowthIt is an honour and a privilege to represent the people of Newcastle upon Tyne Central. It is the city I grew up in and, quite simply, the best place in the world. My question in…14 Nov 2023HANSARDBritish SteelThe move to net zero should deliver tens of thousands of long-term, well-paid, green industrial jobs, but with her Government’s sticking-plaster policies the Minister is…08 Nov 2023HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian SituationAs we see the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza, with the terrible images of the dying, displaced and maimed, our focus must be on getting humanitarian aid to them and a…08 Nov 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government’s mishandling of HS2 was and is absolutely staggering, but their attempt to pull the wool over northern eyes with Network North is a farce. Does the Minister really…26 Oct 2023HANSARDWater Companies: Water Pollution and OverflowsLike many of my constituents, over the summer I took advantage of the relatively warm temperatures in the North sea to enjoy swimming off our coast. Should my constituents and I…19 Oct 2023HANSARDFirst-time Buyers4. What steps he is taking to support first-time buyers.16 Oct 2023HANSARDFirst-time BuyersIn West Fenham recently, Mr and Mrs Joyce told me how their daughter and prospective son in-law had lived with them for five years while they tried to realise their dream of home…16 Oct 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.14 Sept 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThis weekend, like most weekends, I will visit Wilko in Newcastle city centre. Should I explain to the fantastic staff there and their appreciative customers that mass…14 Sept 2023HANSARDAfghan Relocations and Assistance Policy7. What steps he is taking to help support Afghan nationals eligible for resettlement under the Afghan relocations and assistance policy scheme.11 Sept 2023HANSARDDraft Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) Regulations 2023Will the Minister give way?11 Sept 2023HANSARDDraft Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) Regulations 2023Will the Minister give way?11 Sept 2023HANSARDDraft Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) Regulations 2023It is a delight to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone, in this important debate. I thank the Minister for setting out the context for the regulations and their intended…11 Sept 2023HANSARDAfghan Relocations and Assistance PolicyI am proud to have an Afghan interpreter for the British armed forces as a constituent, but I was ashamed to learn from him that his brother, who worked for six years directly for…11 Sept 2023HANSARDDraft Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) Regulations 2023I am sure the Committee will be pleased to know that I will not take up the Minister’s provocation as to whether waiting 14 years to address security on the internet of things is…11 Sept 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseLast week, I had the privilege of seeing the fantastic graduation show of Newcastle Theatre Royal’s Project A, which provides intensive, world-class, affordable training for…20 Jul 2023HANSARDHorizon EuropeIn Vilnius, the Prime Minister had the chance to conclude a deal allowing our scientists to participate in the world’s biggest international science programme, driving innovation…19 Jul 2023HANSARDPost Office Horizon IT Scandal: CompensationNine hundred prosecutions—all the postmasters involved have their own stories of dreams crushed, careers ruined, families destroyed, reputations smashed and lives lost. Innocent…18 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. The Department’s travel advice is highly respected, with observance considered mandatory by many businesses. What advice will the Minister give to a British organisation that…18 Jul 2023HANSARDRobert Stephenson and Company: 200th AnniversaryI am just concluding. Speaking as the Member for Newcastle upon Tyne Central, I know that the United Kingdom has huge industrial potential and an amazing industrial heritage. I…05 Jul 2023