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HANSARD UK-Australia Free Trade AgreementWe have had another fantastic trade deal that epitomises the cornerstone of one of the reasons people voted to leave the European Union, which was to set our own independent trade…05 Jan 2022HANSARD Postmasters with Overturned Convictions: Settlement FundsAs a former postmaster—I think probably the only one in the House—I really welcome this statement. It ought to be placed on the record that the Minister has done more than anyone…15 Dec 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. I have a constituent on the legacy benefit system for whom it might be beneficial to move to universal credit. What help and advice is there in making that switch, and what…13 Dec 2021HANSARD Consular Support for British CitizensI start by expressing my gratitude for the opportunity to take part in this debate. I thank the hon. Member for Livingston (Hannah Bardell) and the Backbench Business Committee…09 Dec 2021HANSARDTen-Year Drugs StrategyI thank the Minister for paying tribute to the Norfolk constabulary in his opening remarks. They have done a fine job in smashing county lines drug dealing. Recreational cannabis…06 Dec 2021HANSARDAlcohol HarmI am honoured to make a contribution to the debate. In particular, I thank the hon. Member for Liverpool, Walton (Dan Carden), who cannot be here and of whom we will be thinking,…25 Nov 2021HANSARDEnglish Channel Small Boats IncidentThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. That will teach me to be last in. The situation yesterday was an absolute tragedy, but the Home Secretary has made it absolutely clear that there…25 Nov 2021HANSARDHealth and Care BillWill the hon. Gentleman give way?23 Nov 2021HANSARDChannel Crossings in Small BoatsThe Nationality and Borders Bill contains many similarities to what was used successfully by the Australians in its Operation Sovereign Borders policy in 2013. Can my right hon.…22 Nov 2021HANSARDCounty Lines Drug Dealing: ProsecutionsI want to place on record my thanks to Norfolk police; last month, it arrested 12 county lines drug dealers in a week-long crackdown against drugs across Norfolk. That is to be…18 Nov 2021HANSARDCounty Lines Drug Dealing: Prosecutions6. What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the CPS in prosecuting offences relating to county lines drug dealing.18 Nov 2021HANSARDCOP26The United Kingdom has an enviable record of phasing out coal because of the success of our renewables sector. I should know about this, because, as the Prime Minister has said…15 Nov 2021HANSARD Social Security (Up-rating of Benefits) BillAs the MP for North Norfolk, which has some of the highest numbers of older people in the country, I know you will understand, Madam Deputy Speaker, why I want to speak briefly in…15 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 VaccinationsI recognise the enormous amount that is going into the booster programme and thank the Minister for that. In Norfolk and Waveney we are already up to nearly 55% of all eligible…04 Nov 2021HANSARDScottish Seed Potato IndustryThe EU continues to block seed potato exports into Europe. It offers no reciprocal trading arrangements and that is harming not only the vital industry in Scotland, but my…03 Nov 2021HANSARDScottish Seed Potato Industry4. What steps the Government are taking to support the Scottish seed potato industry.03 Nov 2021HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI have heard some of the contributions from the Opposition this afternoon. I just wonder what planet they are on. We were told that we would have a recession that was deeper than…02 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy constituent Peter Phillips fell victim to the loan charge in 2019 and settled before 30 September 2020. HMRC advised him, like many others, that that was the right thing to do.…02 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.02 Nov 2021HANSARDChildcare BillWill the hon. Gentleman give thought to why there is 15 hours of free childcare only in term time, when many people are trying to go back to work and a full-time job requires them…29 Oct 2021