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HANSARD Lower Thames CrossingI want to focus on the merits of the lower Thames crossing for Gravesham, where one in five people have no qualifications and two in five live in relative poverty. Is my hon.…29 Oct 2024HANSARD Lower Thames CrossingGravesham is going to suffer from poor air quality, a lack of housing through workers coming into the area, increased congestion and loss of ancient woodland. Yet there is a lack…29 Oct 2024HANSARDBudget Sustainability Plan4. Whether he has had discussions with the Northern Ireland Executive on the budget sustainability plan.23 Oct 2024HANSARDBudget Sustainability PlanDoes the Secretary of State agree that to ensure sustainable finances the Northern Ireland Executive need to take steps to reform the NHS and public services?23 Oct 2024HANSARDWindsor Framework: Travel with PetsQuestion 4, Mr Speaker. [ Laughter. ]23 Oct 2024HANSARDMental Health SupportIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Ashford (Sojan Joseph) for securing this afternoon’s important debate. As we…10 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhile the lower Thames crossing is under review, what steps is the Secretary of State taking to promote river transport crossings such as river buses?10 Oct 2024HANSARD Building Safety and ResilienceDoes my hon. Friend agree that it is also about insurance? I have a constituent in a similar situation who has had to pay £2,500 in insurance costs.11 Sept 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Leader of the House will know that on the Government Benches we value adult education and community learning, and we know that there are many paths in education and skills,…05 Sept 2024HANSARD Fly-tippingIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Efford. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Ealing Southall (Deirdre Costigan) for securing this important debate on…03 Sept 2024HANSARD Education and OpportunityThank you very much, Madam Deputy Speaker, and may I congratulate you on your new post and wish you very well? I pay tribute to the excellent speech made by my hon. Friend the…24 Jul 2024HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI welcome the Leader of the House to her new position. Worryingly, last week there was an attack at the Gurdwara Nanak Darbar in my constituency of Gravesham. Thankfully, nobody…18 Jul 2024