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HANSARD Heart and Circulatory Diseases: Premature DeathsI beg to move, That this House has considered premature deaths from heart and circulatory diseases. I start with something I never thought that I would stand here discussing. As I…22 Feb 2024HANSARD Heart and Circulatory Diseases: Premature DeathsI thank the Minister for her response to the debate, and all the contributors, including the hon. Members for North West Leicestershire (Andrew Bridgen) and for Strangford (Jim…22 Feb 2024HANSARDEngagementsThe Watford area continues to be the proud home of the national lottery, which employs more than 900 people. Will my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister, and the whole Cabinet,…21 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseA very happy birthday to you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I have been in regular communication with the relevant authorities about the Meriden estate in Watford, and I brought many of…01 Feb 2024HANSARDPharmacy FirstWe have amazing pharmacists in Watford, and I have championed community pharmacies such as Sigma, which is a fantastic local business. Can the Minister provide an assurance that…31 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I, too, send my condolences to the family of Sir Graham Bright, who was incredibly kind to me when I was a candidate and gave great support and advice over many years? I have…25 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseAlthough I appreciate that my right hon. Friend may not be able to comment on planning specifically, can she advise me on how I can best encourage the council to take up that…25 Jan 2024HANSARD AI Scams: Consumer ProtectionI absolutely agree with the hon. Gentleman. I fear that this is yet another opportunity for criminals to scam the most vulnerable, and that it will reach across the digital divide…22 Jan 2024HANSARD AI Scams: Consumer ProtectionI am grateful for the opportunity to raise this important topic of protecting consumers from artificial intelligence scams, or AI scams as I will refer to them. I understand that…22 Jan 2024HANSARDLoan ChargeDoes my right hon. Friend agree that in all these scandals, the presumption of innocent until proven guilty has been turned on its head, and we see the presumption of guilt and…18 Jan 2024HANSARDLoan ChargeI thank my hon. Friend for giving way and the right hon. Member for East Antrim (Sammy Wilson) for securing the debate. Does my hon. Friend agree that protecting the coffers of…18 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI send my condolences to the family and friends of Tony Lloyd. I did not know him well personally, but I knew him well within this place. He was not just well respected but well…18 Jan 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ9. Unexpectedly, five months ago, I had a heart attack. Thanks to the swift action of the NHS emergency services, it was caught early. So one stent operation later, I was on a…17 Jan 2024HANSARDExcess Death TrendsI pay tribute to the hon. Member for North West Leicestershire (Andrew Bridgen) for securing this debate. I will be brief, as I have a very specific point to make. Losing a loved…16 Jan 2024HANSARDPost Office Horizon ScandalI pay tribute to the Minister for his work to bring this to the Chamber with such speed. My first question is on mental health. The victims of the Post Office’s awful Horizon…10 Jan 2024HANSARDHorizon: Compensation and ConvictionsAs I have stated previously in this House, the Horizon scandal was an absolute travesty. My thanks, as should all our thanks, go to Alan Bates, for his relentless work to stand up…08 Jan 2024HANSARDRenters (Reform) Bill (First sitting)Thank you, Chair. I just want to declare that my wife works part time at an estate agent that also does lettings.14 Nov 2023HANSARDRenters (Reform) Bill (First sitting)I do not know whether I need to declare this, but I rent, so I am not a homeowner. Hopefully, that means that I have a particular interest in this.14 Nov 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. As you will know, Mr Speaker, Watford is a thriving multi-faith community, and it is a privilege to take part in so many celebrations and learn about the history of each…25 Oct 2023HANSARDThe Kytes Regeneration ProjectI rise to present this petition to reflect concerns raised with me on behalf of Kytes Drive residents. Given the substantial regeneration project on the Kytes Drive estate in…23 Oct 2023