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HANSARDIndependent Schools: VAT and Business Rates ReliefIt is important to remember that, although there is uncertainty with the number, and the revenue could be slightly lower or slightly higher—we do not know—the policy will none the…03 Mar 2025HANSARDIndependent Schools: VAT and Business Rates ReliefThe hon. Member is talking with great understanding about the schools in his constituency, including state and independent, which is fantastic to hear. But we have heard in this…03 Mar 2025HANSARDFamily BusinessesThe hon. Gentleman makes the point that public spending is increasing faster than he expected. Perhaps he could outline where he thinks it should now be cut to make that good,…26 Feb 2025HANSARDFamily BusinessesThe hon. Member speaks with great passion about his constituency, and I understand some of the concerns he has raised. He asks what the Government are doing. Apart from all the…26 Feb 2025HANSARDHIV Testing WeekIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship on the last day before recess, Dr Allin-Khan. I thank the right hon. Member for Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale (David…13 Feb 2025HANSARDNational Cancer PlanI thank the Minister for his statement and also for the time he has spent with me discussing my private Member’s Bill, the Rare Cancers Bill. Yesterday, I met representatives of…04 Feb 2025HANSARDAirport ExpansionI came to London yesterday by rail, as usual, and I must say that both Lumo and London North Eastern Railway are doing a fantastic job of getting people out of planes and on to…28 Jan 2025HANSARDRoad Safety: Young DriversIt is a pleasure to serve under you in the Chair today, Sir Desmond. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Shrewsbury (Julia Buckley) on securing the time for this debate…28 Jan 2025HANSARDRoad Safety: Young DriversBack in 2020, an older driver caused a fatality in Edinburgh, killing a three-year-old boy. The fatal accident inquiry found that drivers over 80 should perhaps be subject to…28 Jan 2025HANSARDFireworks BillIt is absolutely clear that eventually there will be action in this area, and my hon. Friend will take great credit for that when it happens. In recent weeks, I have spoken to a…17 Jan 2025HANSARD Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) BillAs ever, my hon. Friend speaks passionately about his constituency, but the Bill benefits us not just in the summertime. My constituency has a by-election for Colinton, Oxgangs…17 Jan 2025HANSARDNew Homes (Solar Generation) BillThe hon. Gentleman is speaking passionately about his constituency, but does not cheaper battery technology mean that people do not have to sell their electricity back to the grid…17 Jan 2025HANSARDNew Homes (Solar Generation) BillMy hon. Friend is speaking with great passion about his constituents—that is always great to hear. When it comes to new homes, we must consider their efficiency from top to…17 Jan 2025HANSARD Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) BillIt is more confusing than that. It is actually the same form with several different options, which explains the different scenarios. I recently applied for a postal vote, because…17 Jan 2025HANSARD Covid-19 InquiryI pass the national covid memorial wall every day on my way to this place. It and the inquiry are a reminder of what happens when Governments get things wrong. I absolutely…16 Jan 2025HANSARDHigher Education Regulatory ApproachAs someone who was an academic until about 5 am on 5 July last year, I thank the Secretary of State for her statement and for the leadership she has shown on this issue. I will…15 Jan 2025HANSARDChildren’s Social Media AccountsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. I would like to start by thanking my hon. Friend the Member for Sunderland Central (Lewis Atkinson). I am sure all my…13 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsPavement parking is a massive issue in many of our towns and cities, particularly for people faced with sight loss and for parents trying to push buggies. All of us here benefit…09 Jan 2025HANSARD Scotland: Transport LinksThe hon. Gentleman is doing a fantastic job of representing his constituents. How would he fund that project—the Labour Government have said that the money is not there just…08 Jan 2025HANSARD Scotland: Transport LinksI thank the hon. Gentleman for giving way, particularly as I think he was reaching some kind of crescendo. He mentioned the 20 mph limits in Wales. Does he welcome the reduction…08 Jan 2025