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HANSARD Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse: Final ReportIn the 20 years that I led on child protection work in local government, we saw repeated attempts to restructure the systems in place for child protection. However, a common…24 Oct 2022HANSARD Public Order BillMy hon. Friend knows of what he speaks. There are many Members who have been subject to the very strong expression of political opinions, but what differentiates this point is…18 Oct 2022HANSARD Public Order BillI wish to start by expressing my strong support for the provisions that the Bill brings forward. In my life before Parliament, as a local councillor and as a magistrate, I had…18 Oct 2022HANSARD Public Order BillI entirely share the right hon. Gentleman’s commitment and his opposition to a third runway at Heathrow, but does he acknowledge that the reason the campaign has succeeded is the…18 Oct 2022HANSARDBusiness Innovation14. What fiscal steps his Department is taking to encourage business innovation.11 Oct 2022HANSARDBusiness InnovationOwners and entrepreneurs behind small businesses such as Code Ninjas in Bridge Street in my constituency are a key part of the Government’s growth agenda. What steps does my hon.…11 Oct 2022HANSARDBusiness InnovationCode Ninjas.11 Oct 2022HANSARD UkraineI place on record my thanks to my two local authorities for the work they have done in supporting and resettling Ukrainians who have had to flee the war and find a new home in the…22 Sept 2022HANSARD Financial Services and Markets BillI add my congratulations to Ministers past and present involved in introducing the Bill. It is an incredibly important piece of legislation for my constituents. Ruislip, Northwood…07 Sept 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillIt is a pleasure, as always, to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Evans, as we discuss the Bill this afternoon. I wish to say at the outset that I am speaking very much in support…20 Jul 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. I have heard from a number of Ukrainians now resident in my constituency how much they value the work of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State to support their armed…18 Jul 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. The two local authorities that serve my constituents—Hillingdon and Harrow—have shared with me how they quantify the savings from efficiency programmes, which helps to…14 Jul 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Hillingdon outdoor activities centre at Harefield in my constituency has given generations of children the opportunity to experience new sports. What plans does my right hon.…07 Jul 2022HANSARDEngagementsQ13. My constituent Joel Lindop has suffered the abduction of his young children to Poland. His is one of many families in the UK who go through a similar experience every year.…29 Jun 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol BillI was struck by the comments of the hon. Member for Bristol South (Karin Smyth) about how, when we in this place debate issues relating to Ireland, we often do not pay sufficient…27 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. I recently joined my neighbour, my hon. Friend the Member for Beaconsfield (Joy Morrissey) on a visit to the Colne Valley regional park, which covers a number of Members’…23 Jun 2022HANSARDBill of RightsMy constituent Mr Lindop, who is trying to recover his kidnapped children from Poland, will be one of many who will be pleased to hear the Government’s continued determination to…22 Jun 2022HANSARD Children’s Education Recovery and Childcare CostsIt is important, when debating this issue, to avoid the risk we often run in this House of getting into an auction on spending figures. I very much commend Ministers for having…07 Jun 2022HANSARD Asylum Reception Centre: Linton-on-OuseI very much commend and agree with the Minister, but I note that in correspondence I have received from the London Borough of Hillingdon, which serves much of my constituency, the…24 May 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI was reminded, on a recent visit to the excellent Warrender Primary School in my constituency, how important schools are to safeguarding. Can my right hon. Friend tell me what…23 May 2022