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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe Croydon bottleneck is a major rail junction for the Brighton main line, but also serves suburban London, such as Carshalton and Wallington. Congestion here is causing massive…01 Jul 2021HANSARD Pride MonthIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Wallasey (Dame Angela Eagle). I was proud to co-sign the application for this important debate. To begin, I wish everyone in this…01 Jul 2021HANSARDSri Lanka: Human RightsAs chair of the all-party parliamentary group on Tamils and on behalf of Tamils in Carshalton and Wallington, I thank the FCDO for its work in securing this new resolution at the…15 Jun 2021HANSARDSri Lanka: Human RightsWhat steps he is taking to address human rights violations in Sri Lanka.15 Jun 2021HANSARDAntisocial Behaviour (Vehicles)I begin by thanking the Speaker’s Office for granting me this Adjournment debate. This will be a difficult speech to make tonight, because I, like 50,000 other couples, have today…14 Jun 2021HANSARDAntisocial Behaviour (Vehicles)It is an honour to be intervened on by the hon. Gentleman. He was not here during my first Adjournment debate and I felt at a loss, so I am happy that he is here now. I completely…14 Jun 2021HANSARDAntisocial Behaviour (Vehicles)I completely agree with the hon. Lady’s point about reporting. I will come on to that later in my speech, but something the Metropolitan police have in place, which I find very…14 Jun 2021HANSARDAntisocial Behaviour (Vehicles)I am happy to correct the hon. Lady. I asked for the meeting to take place, and it was actually the Liberal Democrat ward councillor who blocked me from attending, so I am afraid…14 Jun 2021HANSARDAntisocial Behaviour (Vehicles)The police have told me that about 90% of the solution to this problem is about how the vehicles get on to the downs in the first place. The two councils need to secure all…14 Jun 2021HANSARDAnimal WelfareI thank the Minister for her response. I was indeed assisted by my dogs and bunnies in preparing for today’s debate. I also thank all right hon. and hon. Members for their…07 Jun 2021HANSARDAnimal WelfareI beg to move, That this House has considered e-petitions 300535, 326261, and 574305, relating to the Government’s Action Plan for Animal Welfare. It is a pleasure to serve under…07 Jun 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsCarshalton and Wallington residents, particularly those living in New Mill Quarter in Hackbridge, have been suffering at the hands of the Lib Dem-run council-owned district energy…25 May 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.25 May 2021HANSARDA Plan for the NHS and Social CareAs a former NHS worker, I warmly welcome this Queen’s Speech, which will not only deliver on our manifesto commitments on health and social care but help our fantastic NHS and…19 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI warmly welcome the Prime Minister’s statement today. I know from speaking to Carshalton and Wallington residents that they are particularly concerned, as we emerge from the…12 May 2021HANSARD District Heat NetworksThank you, Ms Ghani. In a public meeting that the council tried—and failed—to keep me out of, despite my calling for it in the first place, residents were told that they should…28 Apr 2021HANSARD District Heat NetworksI thank the Minister for her response. It is really reassuring to hear that the Government have heard my concerns and those of colleagues across the House and will take action in…28 Apr 2021HANSARD District Heat NetworksI beg to move, That this House has considered district heat networks. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship for the first time in Westminster Hall, Ms Ghani. I am…28 Apr 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseTomorrow, residents in Carshalton and Wallington and across England will celebrate St George’s Day. Although many celebrations cannot take place this year due to covid…22 Apr 2021HANSARD Commission on Race and Ethnic DisparitiesMay I thank my hon. Friend the Minister personally for reaching out after the threat that my fiancé and I received last week? Since the report was published, many Carshalton and…20 Apr 2021