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HANSARDCovid-19: Local DiscussionsWill my right hon. Friend let us know what Government discussions are taking place about an exit strategy for lockdown, so that local businesses such as pubs and close contact…12 Nov 2020HANSARD Remembrance, UK Armed Forces and SocietyHaving served for many years in Her Majesty’s armed forces, I consider it an honour to have been selected to participate in this significant debate and to hear that powerful…11 Nov 2020HANSARD Small Breweries ReliefMay I congratulate the right hon. Lady on securing this important debate? After hearing from many of my constituents in Broxtowe in this trade, not least Ginny and Rob Witt who…09 Nov 2020HANSARDRegional and National Transport LinksThe HS2 East Midlands hub will be located in Toton in the heart of my constituency. Can my right hon. Friend reaffirm the Government’s commitment to the construction of the…22 Oct 2020HANSARDRegional and National Transport LinksWhat steps his Department is taking to improve (a) regional and (b) national transport links.22 Oct 2020HANSARDEngagementsAs co-chair of the midlands engine, all-party parliamentary group I am determined to champion the midlands engine and make sure that the midlands, the largest regional economy…30 Sept 2020HANSARDChannel Crossings in Small BoatsClearly, these crossings are only made possible by criminals who thrive on exploiting vulnerable migrants and endangering their lives. Does my hon. Friend agree that one of the…02 Sept 2020HANSARD Windrush Lessons Learned ReviewDoes my right hon. Friend agree that playing party politics over the Windrush generation is shameful? Given that the hostile environment started in 2007, will she join me in…21 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Regional Economic GrowthWhat steps the Government are taking to ensure equal distribution of Government funding throughout the UK in response to the covid-19 outbreak.16 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Regional Economic GrowthWe have a golden opportunity for much-needed investment in Broxtowe. We have a shovel-ready project: the Toton link road. Toton is the site of the new High Speed 2 east midlands…16 Jul 2020HANSARDEngagementsAfter such a difficult few months for everyone, people with mental health conditions are especially suffering from increased anxiety, the effects of isolation, months without…15 Jul 2020HANSARDEconomic UpdateAlan Gerring has been an independent builder for years in my constituency. I spoke to him today, and he would welcome the green homes grant as a chance to cut emissions, but also…08 Jul 2020HANSARD CoronavirusPeople in Broxtowe have written to me about their fears that due to lockdown their mental health has declined and vital treatment, including therapy, has been postponed. The…07 Jul 2020HANSARDVeterans’ Welfare: Covid-19What steps his Department is taking to ensure the provision of a high-quality welfare service for veterans during the covid-19 outbreak.06 Jul 2020HANSARDVeterans’ Welfare: Covid-19Last week I spoke to Forces in the Community, a charity in Broxtowe that supports veterans re-entering civilian life. We agreed that one of the hardest adjustments is finding a…06 Jul 2020HANSARDGlobal Human Rights Sanctions RegimeThe introduction of global human rights sanctions sends a strong message to those who violate human rights across the globe that they are not welcome in the UK, and reinforces our…06 Jul 2020HANSARDBlack Women: Domestic AbuseI thank the hon. Member for Hackney South and Shoreditch (Meg Hillier) for bringing this debate to the House. She makes the really good point that BAME is a bit too much of an…30 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for PensionersWhat steps her Department is taking to support pensioners affected by the covid-19 outbreak.29 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for PensionersPeople in Broxtowe affected by the closure of Equitable Life are increasingly worried as they approach retirement age. Can my right hon. Friend tell me what measures the…29 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for UK IndustriesThank you for the opportunity to make this, my maiden speech, Madam Deputy Speaker. It is a great honour and a great responsibility, joyfully accepted, to represent the people of…25 Jun 2020