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HANSARDPolice Uplift ProgrammeI wholeheartedly welcome the Minister’s announcement about the extra 20,000 police officers. That will benefit the people of Broxtowe, which currently has a significant problem…26 Apr 2023HANSARDHS2: Revised Timetable and BudgetThe integrated rail plan 2021 set out the Government’s intention for a new Network Rail station in Toton in my constituency. That station is vital for connectivity to the east…14 Mar 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillI broadly welcome the announcement today and measures being put in place to prevent dangerous crossings of the channel, but how precisely will they affect the migrants who are…07 Mar 2023HANSARD Police Training: Entry RoutesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir George. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Crewe and Nantwich (Dr Mullan) for securing this Westminster Hall debate and…28 Feb 2023HANSARD Emergency Service Personnel: Posthumous AwardsI thank the hon. Lady for organising this Westminster Hall debate. As a Nottinghamshire MP, I thought it was really important to mention that 20 years ago this week, PC Ged Walker…10 Jan 2023HANSARD Shared Parental Leave and Pay (Bereavement)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about shared parental leave and pay in certain cases where one or both of a child’s parents has died; and…20 Dec 2022HANSARDEngagementsQ9. We have just had Small Business Saturday, when we marked the important impact small businesses have on our local communities. I, like many of my colleagues, have spoken to…07 Dec 2022HANSARDA52 Footbridge1. If he will meet representatives of the George Spencer Academy and National Highways to discuss the safety of the footbridge crossing the A52.24 Nov 2022HANSARDA52 FootbridgeOn Monday, I met National Highways at George Spencer Academy in my constituency of Broxtowe. As the Minister knows, the academy is separated by the A52 and is therefore connected…24 Nov 2022HANSARD Autumn StatementI thank the Chancellor for his statement today. It is right, of course, that we focus on stabilising the economy and improving growth, while ensuring support is in place for the…17 Nov 2022HANSARDEngagementsI was visited at one of my surgeries by my constituent, Aaron Horsey. In his arms was his three-week-old newborn baby, Tim. Aaron’s wife Bernadette tragically passed away while…02 Nov 2022HANSARDTributes to Her Late Majesty the QueenI echo the sentiments of many right hon and hon. Members. It is always a special moment when all parties in the Chamber unite together and speak with one voice. Unifying those who…10 Sept 2022HANSARD Public Advocate (No. 2) BillMay I suggest that, when we get to that point, the Government are clear that there are some details that need to be considered? Typical questions include how an independent public…15 Jul 2022HANSARDEmployment (Allocation of Tips) BillI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Watford (Dean Russell) for presenting the Bill, and for allowing me to contribute to the debate. I often tip, whether it is the barber or…15 Jul 2022HANSARDShark Fins BillThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I thank the hon. Member for Neath (Christina Rees) for introducing this Bill. As a Nottinghamshire MP, I am glad she was able to mention Shark…15 Jul 2022HANSARD Pensions Dashboards (Prohibition of Indemnification) BillI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Cheadle (Mary Robinson) for bringing forward the Bill, and for allowing me to participate in the debate. On Third Reading of the Pension…15 Jul 2022HANSARD Public Advocate (No. 2) BillCan the Minister clear something up? Have the Government made proposals to introduce an independent public advocate?15 Jul 2022HANSARDNeonatal Care (Leave and Pay) BillI thank the hon. Gentleman for bringing the Bill forward. I want to express how I much I support what he is trying to do. As somebody who was employed when my wife, who is also a…15 Jul 2022HANSARDNeonatal Care (Leave and Pay) BillI am a former member of the all-party group, because the subject is important to me as well, but may I make a point about work and productivity? Does the hon. Gentleman believe…15 Jul 2022HANSARDSchools BillI present a petition in the same terms. The petition states: The petition of residents of the constituency of Broxtowe, Declares that the petitioners reject the imposition of an…13 Jul 2022