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HANSARDNew Homes: Regenerated Brownfield LandThe statutory requirements for the houses that we build today fall far short of the challenges of a changing climate. Humber is the second most flood-prone region in the UK after…27 Mar 2023HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationI thank the Secretary of State for giving way. It really is welcome news that we are doing advanced research and using AI and technology. Will she look again at the rules for…20 Mar 2023HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationDoes the Minister share the concerns that I set out earlier about the fraud involved in the R&D tax relief, which equates to more than £1 billion being lost in fraudulent…20 Mar 2023HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationWill the Secretary of State give way?20 Mar 2023HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationBefore she proceeds, will the Secretary of State give way?20 Mar 2023HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationIt is good to see you back, Madam Deputy Speaker. This Budget has been described as being “slightly better” than the previous Prime Minister’s Budget, which crashed the economy.…20 Mar 2023HANSARDEconomic Inactivity: Working-age PeopleThe pandemic made a revolutionary change to the way we work. I know the Secretary of State has heard me mention Work Hull: Work Happy before, but research published today by the…06 Mar 2023HANSARDCovid Pandemic: Testing of Care Home ResidentsThe front page of today’s Telegraph , which reveals that the medical advice was not followed, will be heartbreaking for so many families up and down the country, re-opening the…01 Mar 2023HANSARDHousehold Energy Efficiency MeasuresLabour has a plan to upgrade our homes and eradicate fuel poverty with a warm homes plan to insulate 19 million homes over a decade. Does the Secretary of State regret the…28 Feb 2023HANSARDLocal Skills NeedsSome 740 people from Hull West and Hessle have had their university applications accepted, and 35 of them will attend higher education in the constituency, which will help us meet…27 Feb 2023HANSARDTurkey and Syria EarthquakeMy thoughts are with my constituents who are so desperately worried about loved ones. I echo the comments made by Members across the House about the need for that timely and…07 Feb 2023HANSARDBusinesses: Energy CostsOn Friday I met representatives of the Federation of Small Businesses and of small businesses in my constituency, and the message from them is that they are extremely worried…07 Feb 2023HANSARDIMF Economic OutlookToday the Government’s response to the IMF forecast has been simply to say that forecast is wrong. If the Government will not look at the forecast, let us look at the facts. The…31 Jan 2023HANSARDGynaecological Care: Waiting Lists2. If she will hold discussions with her Cabinet colleagues on NHS waiting lists for gynaecological care.25 Jan 2023HANSARDGynaecological Care: Waiting ListsSome vaginal mesh-injured women have been left waiting four years for mesh removal, and I have already highlighted women’s concerns that the surgeons they go to for mesh removal…25 Jan 2023HANSARDAccess to GPsHull has the second highest ratio of GPs to patients in the country. Even though GPs see 46 people a day on average, it is clear that demand for their services outstrips supply.…24 Jan 2023HANSARD Prepayment MetersIt is fundamentally unfair that people with a prepayment meter pay more for their energy. Whether they have chosen that prepayment meter or not, they have the same energy coming…23 Jan 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillOne of the loveliest plaudits I have had since becoming a Member of Parliament is to be named as a species champion for the brimstone butterfly. If I had longer, I would tell the…18 Jan 2023HANSARDAdvanced Manufacturing SectorNot just the advanced manufacturing sector but many sectors throughout the country struggle to recruit staff with the skills that they need. I hope the Minister will support the…17 Jan 2023HANSARDCommercial Breeding for LaboratoriesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Efford. I congratulate the hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington (Elliot Colburn) on his excellent opening speech. It…16 Jan 2023