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HANSARD Business of the HouseIn the town of Kimberley in Broxtowe, residents are currently participating in a levelling-up consultation so that we may submit the strongest possible bid for the second round of…20 May 2021HANSARDA Plan for the NHS and Social CareI start my short remarks by thanking all NHS and care workers in my Broxtowe constituency for the work that they have done over the past year. There is much to welcome in the…19 May 2021HANSARD Commission on Race and Ethnic DisparitiesCovid-19 has highlighted the importance of family units and their critical role in our communities up and down the UK. That is why I welcome, in particular, recommendation 19,…20 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsCovid-19 has had a significant impact on victims, witnesses and defendants involved in court proceedings in the past year. This is similar to the point made by my hon. Friend the…16 Mar 2021HANSARDWomen’s Health StrategyI absolutely applaud the statement from the Minister, especially as it comes on International Women’s Day. I speak on behalf of Broxtowe constituent Sarah Kolawole and her…08 Mar 2021HANSARDG7 PresidencyI welcome the exceptional work done by my right hon. Friend’s Department to ensure that the UK stands as an ambitious internationalist country, and in that regard I would like to…25 Feb 2021HANSARDG7 PresidencyWhat recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on trade priorities for the UK’s G7 presidency.25 Feb 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsWith local authorities such as that in Broxtowe responsible for distributing grants to struggling businesses, will my hon. Friend tell me what flexibility can be provided to allow…09 Feb 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseI welcome this Government’s belief that there is a crucial role for rail in the recovery from the pandemic, helping the levelling-up agenda, economic growth and decarbonisation. I…21 Jan 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseAs the National Infrastructure Commission will be publishing its recommendations on the integrated rail plan next week, can my right hon. Friend provide an opportunity for us to…10 Dec 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseI welcome the Government’s efforts to increase funding for mental health, but as we see the light at the end of the tunnel with the pandemic, it is critical that we do not have a…03 Dec 2020HANSARDArcadia and Debenhams: Business Support and Job RetentionHospitality businesses are a vital part of our high streets. Winter is the time when these businesses, like many others, make their plans for the next season. They are currently…02 Dec 2020HANSARD Integrated Rail Plan and High Speed 2No, I will not. I need to make some progress. There is no doubt that hard investment choices need to be made in this country, but we cannot lose sight of the long-term benefits by…17 Nov 2020HANSARD Integrated Rail Plan and High Speed 2The hon. Lady is absolutely right. She is supportive of Toton, as are colleagues across the House, including my hon. Friend the Member for South Derbyshire (Mrs Wheeler) and…17 Nov 2020HANSARD Integrated Rail Plan and High Speed 2I completely agree with my hon. Friend. It is not just about speed, but about capacity to be able to achieve our aims. There is no doubt that levelling up cannot be done in part.…17 Nov 2020HANSARD Integrated Rail Plan and High Speed 2I agree with my hon. Friend’s point, which is central to my argument. Towns and cities in Yorkshire, such as Huddersfield, Leeds, Sheffield and others, are all part of our…17 Nov 2020HANSARD Integrated Rail Plan and High Speed 2I thank the hon. Member for his intervention. They are certainly worthy of a debate, but we need to make sure that we make the argument for future prosperity and for the potential…17 Nov 2020HANSARD Integrated Rail Plan and High Speed 2I thank the hon. Member for her intervention. It is quite right that the Government invest in dependable rail lines that are quicker to their destination. The connection from…17 Nov 2020HANSARD Integrated Rail Plan and High Speed 2I beg to move, That this House has considered the integrated rail plan and High Speed 2. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Efford. I am grateful that this…17 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Local DiscussionsWhat recent discussions the Government have had with local leaders on tackling the covid-19 outbreak.12 Nov 2020