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HANSARD Business of the HouseIn Leicestershire, we have fantastic optometrists and opticians. Will the Leader of the House ask the Prime Minister whether it is just glasses that they need to give to get a…05 Sept 2024HANSARD Technology in Public Servicesrose —02 Sept 2024HANSARD Technology in Public ServicesThe Secretary of State is making a fine maiden speech in his start at the Dispatch Box. As a previously practising doctor, I know that one thing that could really help is using…02 Sept 2024HANSARD Technology in Public ServicesCould the Secretary of State explain what that means in reality for the Cabinet Office and the role that DSIT now has? Who has the organisational responsibility and the control…02 Sept 2024HANSARDForeign Affairs and DefenceI am grateful to the shadow Foreign Secretary for his comments. One duty of the Opposition is to point out blind spots. We are talking about security, but one thing that was not…18 Jul 2024HANSARD Debate on the AddressWill the Prime Minister give way?17 Jul 2024HANSARD Debate on the AddressWill the Prime Minister give way on that point?17 Jul 2024HANSARDCrimes While Protesting: Prosecutions6. What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Crown Prosecution Service in prosecuting people that have committed crimes while protesting.09 May 2024HANSARDCrimes While Protesting: ProsecutionsThe Minister rightly points out that there is a clear balance between democratic peaceful protest and the tactics used by the likes of Just Stop Oil to disrupt society. We have…09 May 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseOn behalf of Hinckley and Bosworth, I congratulate the returning Conservative police and crime commissioner for Leicestershire, Rupert Matthews. His re-election was in no small…09 May 2024HANSARD20 mph Speed Limit: Impact on Road Users9. What recent discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on the impact of the 20 mph speed limit on residential roads and pedestrian streets in Wales on road users.08 May 2024HANSARD20 mph Speed Limit: Impact on Road UsersThis is really concerning and I note that almost half a million people—a record number—signed a petition on the Senedd’s move, because they were so concerned about the impact that…08 May 2024HANSARDBlue Belt ProgrammeThe blue belt programme, directly funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, is a fantastic way not only to help with climate change but to improve our…30 Apr 2024HANSARDBlue Belt Programme1. What recent assessment he has made of the impact of the blue belt programme on ocean health.30 Apr 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. Following on from that discussion about getting aid into Gaza, sometimes we need novel ways of thinking about doing that, so what conversations is my right hon. Friend having…30 Apr 2024HANSARDHealth and Disability ReformCompassion has to be at the heart of this consultation. I have seen patients who had to be reassessed repeatedly, which does not seem fair, but I have also seen patients who do…29 Apr 2024HANSARDDevolved Institutions: Northern IrelandDoes the Secretary of State agree that the restoration of the Northern Ireland Assembly provides the stability for further private investment in Northern Ireland? This is a…24 Apr 2024HANSARDEngagementsLast week we had the Finance Bill, and in it I noticed a reduction in capital gains tax from 28% to 24% on residential properties to try to turbo-boost the residential market.…24 Apr 2024HANSARDDevolved Institutions: Northern Ireland12. What assessment he has made of the impact of the restoration of the Northern Ireland Assembly on Northern Ireland.24 Apr 2024HANSARDFootball Governance BillPart of the problem is that football is inherently risky; the very nature of what a club does is in order to get promoted. If, in trying to engineer some sustainability from the…23 Apr 2024