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HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillSince 2020, we have seen 82 gangs disrupted and more than 400 people arrested because of the actions of this Government. I am keen to understand Labour’s idea about smashing the…18 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy right hon. and learned Friend is making an excellent point about how we must be innovative. Is that not the reason why other countries are looking at what the UK is doing? The…18 Mar 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseOne of the driving reasons why I wanted to come to the House was what I saw in the NHS. All too often, those who wanted to create change were told, “You’re too junior,” or “This…14 Mar 2024HANSARDSupport for Farmers8. What recent discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on support for farmers in Wales.13 Mar 2024HANSARDSupport for FarmersOne of the best ways we can support Welsh farmers is by choosing to buy British products. That is good for the environment, as it reduces food miles, and for our food security, as…13 Mar 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI welcome the news that Ofgem has put the price cap down by 12%, which represents a discount of about £20 for every average home. There is one problem, though: the standing charge…27 Feb 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. During recess, I took part in a cross-party Inter-Parliamentary Union delegation to the UN summit on conflict and security. One of the seminars was about AI security. I know…21 Feb 2024HANSARDNational Living WageI congratulate the Government on increasing the national living wage, because that will make a huge difference. However, after speaking to not only those in the public sector, at…06 Feb 2024HANSARDNational Living Wage17. What recent progress he has made on raising the level of the national living wage.06 Feb 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. Leicester-shire MPs had plenty of time last week with two Ministers from the Department—the levelling-up Minister and the local government Minister—to discuss the funding and…22 Jan 2024HANSARDNational Planning Policy Framework: Neighbourhood PlanningMy Lib Dem-run borough council still does not have an up-to-date local plan. Every day that passes means that we are open to speculative housing developments without the right…22 Jan 2024HANSARDNational Planning Policy Framework: Neighbourhood Planning19. What assessment he has made of the role of neighbourhood planning in the national planning policy framework.22 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThe House will know that I have repeatedly raised my concerns about image and performance-enhancing drugs. It is estimated that between half a million and a million people are…18 Jan 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. Last year, the Government trialled their emergency alerts system. This summer, I had the joy of going to South Korea. Unfortunately, I was caught up in the typhoon, but there…18 Jan 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy hon. Friend took an intervention from the hon. Member for Ealing, Southall (Mr Sharma), who talked about safe and legal routes. One of the biggest problems is that we have not…17 Jan 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillIt is exactly that: the British people decided. Does my hon. Friend believe that the right approach is for Government to consult with local authorities on how many asylum seekers…17 Jan 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsDriving down to Parliament, I pass petrol stations. In my constituency, prices were 136.9p and 137.9p. However, at the service stations, they were 164.9p and 167.9p. That is a…16 Jan 2024HANSARDExcess Death TrendsWill the hon. Gentleman give way?16 Jan 2024HANSARDExcess Death TrendsI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for shining a spotlight on the important issue of excess deaths, but I am keen to understand the difference between correlation and causation.…16 Jan 2024HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Hotels6. What recent progress he has made on ending the use of hotels for asylum seekers.15 Jan 2024