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50 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. What does the extra funding outlined for children in the Budget mean for the growing number of foster children and children who need foster care?04 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. I would like to ask a question that comes out of local government. One of the frustrations that I found after 14 years in local government was that short-term cuts can often…29 Oct 2024HANSARDSmall Boat Crossings16. What steps her Department is taking to tackle criminal gangs facilitating small boat crossings.21 Oct 2024HANSARDSmall Boat CrossingsI thank the Home Secretary for her answer about the criminal gangs. People in Bristol North East also ask me about deterrence. What reassurance can I give them that this action is…21 Oct 2024HANSARDEconomic Growth9. What progress she has made on increasing economic growth.03 Sept 2024HANSARDEconomic GrowthThe delivery of so much of what the Chancellor describes runs through local government. What progress has been made on giving local councils longer-term funding settlements?03 Sept 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsAll of us here want to see an end to the conflict in Gaza and Israel, and that means getting to a lasting peace as soon as possible. There is growing concern that we are seeing…30 Jul 2024HANSARD Heathrow Airport: Western Rail LinkI add my support for my hon. Friend’s debate. Kingswood does not have a train station, but Bristol stations such as Bristol Parkway and Bristol Temple Meads would be well served…30 Apr 2024HANSARDAssisted DyingI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Gower (Tonia Antoniazzi) for her introduction. I feel privileged to follow so many compelling and thoughtful contributions. We do not have to…29 Apr 2024HANSARDTrade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [Lords]It is with great pleasure that I rise to give my maiden speech as we speak to this Bill, which aims to boost international trade and economic growth. Stimulating growth and trade…19 Mar 2024