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HANSARDGrenfell Tower: Fifth AnniversaryThe last few days have been very intense, emotional and difficult for my constituents as we remember the 72 men, women and children who lost their lives so horrifically and so…16 Jun 2022HANSARDUkraine UpdateAt the weekend, I had the pleasure of visiting the Ukrainian school in my constituency, which has seen a massive surge in numbers from 250 students to approximately 900 students.…16 Jun 2022HANSARDIndia: Foreign Direct Investment and TradeMy constituency of Kensington has strong links with India. We have the oldest gurdwara in the whole of Europe, the Khalsa Jatha, and we also have the residency of the Indian high…16 Jun 2022HANSARDIndia: Foreign Direct Investment and Trade2. What recent discussions she has had with her Indian counterpart on increasing (a) trade with and (b) foreign direct investment from India.16 Jun 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe Mayor of London is consulting on axing 18% of London’s buses—that’s right, 18%. That would affect Kensington and Chelsea very badly, where he is proposing that seven bus…16 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf all the forest pledges made at COP26 are delivered, we will have achieved 10% of the emissions reductions that we need to stay within 1.5°, so nature is critical to achieving…15 Jun 2022HANSARDRail StrikesThere have been 52 days of tube strikes since Sadiq Khan was elected Mayor of London, even though he was elected on a promise of zero strikes. He has also said: “Strikes are…15 Jun 2022HANSARDOfwat: Strategic PrioritiesFlooding is one of the most significant issues in my central London constituency. I want Ofwat to take a much more proactive and forceful role in holding the water companies to…09 Jun 2022HANSARD Social Housing and Building SafetyTuesday is the five-year anniversary of the Grenfell tragedy and I start by paying tribute to my constituents—the 72 men, women and children who lost their lives in such appalling…09 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. Many of my constituents are frustrated that, while there are delays in getting passports and driving licences renewed, many civil servants continue to work from home. Will the…09 Jun 2022HANSARDPension Auto-enrolmentI understand that 36,000 people in Kensington have been signed up through auto-enrolment, which is great news. What can my hon. Friend do to ensure that even more people in…06 Jun 2022HANSARDPension Auto-enrolment14. How many people have been auto-enrolled in workplace pensions in Kensington constituency since 2012.06 Jun 2022HANSARDLevelling Up Across the UK1. What steps his Department is taking to encourage levelling up across the UK.17 May 2022HANSARDLevelling Up Across the UKParts of our inner cities suffer deprivation, including in my constituency in north Kensington. Does my right hon. Friend agree that levelling up is about bringing forward all our…17 May 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. I and my Kensington residents welcome the fact that the social housing Bill was in the Queen’s Speech. Will my right hon. Friend confirm that the Bill will give social housing…16 May 2022HANSARDEngagements8. My Conservative council in Kensington and Chelsea charges £500 less council tax than neighbouring Labour Camden, and it has four times as many bin collections. You have not…27 Apr 2022HANSARDUkraine UpdateRussia has clearly suffered serious logistical issues in the first phase of the conflict. What other lessons have we learned from the first phase and to what extent can we use…25 Apr 2022HANSARD Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesI want to put on the record that many of my constituents are angry, upset and hurt by the activities in Downing Street. I have heard many harrowing tales of the sacrifices my…21 Apr 2022HANSARDUK’s Green Industries: Foreign Direct Investment3. What steps her Department has taken to increase foreign direct investment in the UK’s green industries.21 Apr 2022HANSARD Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesWill the right hon. and learned Member give way?21 Apr 2022