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HANSARDFuture Relationship with the EUThe reality is that a comprehensive free trade agreement, with all the benefits it could bring to both parties, is well within reach. Does my right hon. Friend agree that, rather…09 Jun 2020HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillI welcome the opportunity to speak in these proceedings, as they represent another important step in this Government delivering on what people in Crewe and Nantwich voted for, and…18 May 2020HANSARDBus Services11. What steps his Department is taking to encourage more frequent bus services.12 Mar 2020HANSARDBus ServicesMy constituents tell me that very often buses come late or do not turn up at all. As we look to invest more in buses, what are we going to do to make sure that the companies…12 Mar 2020HANSARDLow-risk Medicines12. What steps his Department is taking to increase the range of healthcare professionals permitted to administer low-risk medicines.10 Mar 2020HANSARDLow-risk MedicinesMy constituent Jessica Warr works as an operating department practitioner in Leighton Hospital. She and her colleagues make a huge contribution to patient care. Would the…10 Mar 2020HANSARD Prisoners (Disclosure of Information About Victims) BillProgress should always be welcomed, and the Bill is progress. It sends a clear message to Parole Board members about the Government’s priorities. Our priority should be to have a…03 Mar 2020HANSARD High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Bill: RevivalI cannot pretend, as a new Member, to have my hon. Friend’s knowledge of the intricate detail and the history of the development of the railway line. However, whether we support…02 Mar 2020HANSARD High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Bill: RevivalI am grateful for the opportunity to speak, because this matter is hugely important to my constituency. I welcome the revival of the Bill, and hopefully its imminent passage, as…02 Mar 2020HANSARDMinisterial CodeWhatever the Government do in relation to this matter, may I please have some reassurances that we will not take any lessons from the Labour party? When they were faced with…02 Mar 2020HANSARD High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Bill: RevivalAbsolutely. Inevitably, projects overrun. That is unfortunate and not something that we welcome, but they do, and the fact that this has overrun should not mean that we therefore…02 Mar 2020HANSARD High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Bill: RevivalI go back to my original point: at the moment, those more local services are hampered by the use of the west coast main line for freight and inter-city services. We will see an…02 Mar 2020HANSARD High Speed Rail (West Midlands - Crewe) Bill: RevivalAbsolutely. It is not either/or; it is about working together. High Speed North is a rebranding and a new way of organising this—we should firmly hammer that point home—and it is…02 Mar 2020HANSARDFloodingThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I have seen examples in my constituency of local residents warning of flood risk outside of recognised floodplains, but development happened…24 Feb 2020HANSARD Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) BillThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for this opportunity to make my maiden speech. I am conscious of the seriousness of the topic with which we are dealing today as I embark on the…12 Feb 2020HANSARDTransport InfrastructureI welcome the announcement today—the Prime Minister has well and truly swept the leaves off the line of transport infrastructure investment in this country. I know that jobs and…11 Feb 2020HANSARDCriminal Justice System10. What steps she is taking with the Attorney General and the Secretary of State for Justice to help ensure that people have confidence in the criminal justice system.10 Feb 2020HANSARDCriminal Justice SystemAs part of that work, I welcome the review of sentencing we are undertaking. We need to ensure that sentencing reflects the severity of the crime. I ran a survey for residents in…10 Feb 2020HANSARDFlood ResponseI thank the Secretary of State for her responsiveness to the flooding over the weekend. On this occasion, the issues in my constituency were minor, but I have been told by…10 Feb 2020HANSARDEngagementsGiven the Prime Minister’s proven track record in overcoming prevarication, procrastination, dither and delay, will he repeat that success, do as other hon. Friends have asked,…29 Jan 2020