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HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy hon. Friend is making a series of important points. Does he agree that one of the reasons why our constituents are concerned to see the Bill pass is the enormous impact that…17 Jan 2024HANSARD Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillThere is about £70 billion of local government spending in the UK, which is a very significant economic factor. It is entirely right that, in a context where local authorities…10 Jan 2024HANSARDCost of Living: PensionersDespite the welcome fall in inflation, my constituent Deborah Garrard speaks for herself and many pensioners who are concerned about a second winter of high fuel prices. Will my…18 Dec 2023HANSARDCost of Living: Pensioners18. What steps his Department is taking to help pensioners with the cost of living.18 Dec 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy constituents Susan and David Cfas have made representations to me about the situation facing them and many other pensioners who are having to access benefits and other…18 Dec 2023HANSARDFinance BillIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate, having been here to listen to some incredibly insightful and useful contributions from so many colleagues. I will endeavour not simply to…13 Dec 2023HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillI draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. The starting point for this debate has been the good work of a series of Conservative…12 Dec 2023HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillWill the right hon. Lady give way?12 Dec 2023HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) BillIt is a pleasure to speak, very briefly, in this debate. My starting point is the concern I felt, when I listened to my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer making…30 Nov 2023HANSARDIllegal ImmigrationI warmly welcome the tone and content of my right hon. Friend’s statement. Does he agree that in addition to the commitment to the ECHR, which is very much treasured by the…15 Nov 2023HANSARDViolence Reduction, Policing and Criminal JusticeIt is a privilege to represent the constituents of Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner, which is characterised by a very strong community spirit in the eight villages that make up the…15 Nov 2023HANSARDPension Scheme InvestmentMany local authorities have given the investment managers for their pension funds a mandate to invest in infrastructure. What plans does my right hon. Friend have to encourage…14 Nov 2023HANSARDPension Scheme Investment11. What steps his Department is taking to encourage pension schemes to invest in the UK.14 Nov 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy constituents very much value access to the travelcard scheme, which in particular enables visitors, friends and family to make the most of a trip to London. They were concerned…26 Oct 2023HANSARD Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillMy right hon. Friend is making a powerful point. Like me, he has spent a lot of time in local government. Does he agree with the point I raised on Second Reading that a key issue…25 Oct 2023HANSARDIllegal MigrationI was in northern France last week and saw very large numbers of people, visible in public spaces, waiting to put their lives at risk to make the journey across the channel to the…24 Oct 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT10. On my recent visit to the Pinner United synagogue, I heard from constituents about the impact of the Hamas terrorist attack on their family and friends in Israel. Will my…24 Oct 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaA great many constituents whose families found refuge here in the UK from the holocaust in Europe have reached out to me in the last few weeks to tell me about how they have been…23 Oct 2023HANSARDAfghan Relocations and Assistance Policy10. What steps his Department is taking to ensure that the Afghan relocations and assistance policy scheme is effective.11 Sept 2023HANSARDAfghan Relocations and Assistance PolicyI thank my right hon. Friend and his ministerial colleagues for the work done over the summer, including with Hillingdon and Harrow councils in my constituency, on support for…11 Sept 2023