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HANSARD Project GigabitIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Farnham and Bordon (Gregory Stafford) for securing this important debate. As was…26 Nov 2024HANSARD Storm BertWe have a flood alert in Runnymede and Weybridge at the moment, but it takes a few days for the water to make its way down to us, so we do not know the full impact of Storm Bert.…25 Nov 2024HANSARD G20 and COP29 SummitsI note the Prime Minister’s comments on COP. He will know, of course, that the agricultural industry is one of the most difficult areas to decarbonise; that will require…21 Nov 2024HANSARDCondition of Local RoadsPeople living near the concrete sections of the M25 in my constituency are besieged by motorway noise. In fact, some schools and homes cannot open windows, such is the noise…21 Nov 2024HANSARDShared Rural NetworkWe welcome the recent update on the expansion of 4G to rural areas under the shared rural network project, particularly for businesses and farmers who are under such pressure at…20 Nov 2024HANSARDDraft Communications Act 2003 (Disclosure of Information) Order 2024It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. I welcome the Minister to her place; it is great to be able to serve opposite her as shadow Minister of State. I am…19 Nov 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ14. I am sure that ensuring that every child has access to a great education is a priority for all across the House, and I welcomed the announcement on extra funding for children…13 Nov 2024HANSARDOther CorrectionCommunity diagnostic centres and surgical hubs made a difference. They were backed by a £2.3 billion investment, the largest cash investment in MRI and CT scanning in the history…11 Nov 2024HANSARDOther CorrectionCommunity diagnostic centres and surgical hubs made a difference. They were backed by a £2.3 billion investment, the largest cash investment in MRI and CT scanning in the history…11 Nov 2024HANSARDOther CorrectionCancer Strategy for England The following extract is from the Westminster Hall debate on Cancer Strategy for England on 31 October 2024.11 Nov 2024HANSARD Cancer Strategy for EnglandIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Betts. I thank the hon. Member for Wokingham (Clive Jones) for securing this important debate on what is clearly a difficult…31 Oct 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI wonder if you could give me some advice, Madam Deputy Speaker, because I fear that the Chancellor may have inadvertently failed to declare an interest. She spoke a great deal…30 Oct 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsIt is with sadness that I rise to speak in this debate on the Budget of broken promises. During the election campaign, I heard from many constituents about how they felt regarding…30 Oct 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker.30 Oct 2024HANSARD Independent Water CommissionIn the absence of a plan, it is always a good idea to do a review. My constituents are being failed by our local sewage infrastructure—Thames Water is a total and utter disgrace.…23 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillThe Minister is generous in giving way. There is a fertile debate on this side of the House, and the Government should reflect on the fact that Opposition Members tend to think…15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillWill the Minister give way?15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI start my contribution today by thanking our colleagues in the House of Lords for their work and public service in their vital role scrutinising and editing the legislation that…15 Oct 2024HANSARDPatient Waiting TimesThe Prime Minister has repeatedly stressed the importance of preventing people from taking up smoking, as one of his priorities to improve the nation’s health, reduce waiting…15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Billrose —15 Oct 2024