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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseOn this Holocaust Memorial Day, I would like to pay tribute to my constituent Marika Henriques. Marika was born in Hungary. At the age of nine, she got separated from her family…27 Jan 2022HANSARDUkraineUkraine has very strong historical and cultural links to my constituency, with the Ukrainian embassy, the Ukrainian Cultural Centre and the Ukrainian Institute all based in…25 Jan 2022HANSARD Covid-19: International TravelAs someone who represents a very international constituency, where people regularly fly not just for holidays but for business and family reasons, I warmly welcome these changes.…24 Jan 2022HANSARD Building Safety BillLet me begin by paying tribute to my constituents and the community of north Kensington. I welcome the Bill, and I welcomed last week’s announcements that leaseholders in…19 Jan 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Mayor of London is failing to maintain and upgrade tube stations in my constituency. South Kensington, the gateway to our world-class museums, unbelievably has no step-free…13 Jan 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. We clearly face heightened risk and instability on multiple fronts. Will my right hon. Friend update the House on our readiness to deal with multiple potential flashpoints in…10 Jan 2022HANSARDBuilding SafetyI welcome the direction of travel in the statement, specifically that leaseholders will not have to pay for cladding remediation. I am also glad that building product makers are…10 Jan 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe Mayor of London is proposing to sell Notting Hill police station to the highest bidder, which will mean that there is no physical police presence in the north of my borough. I…06 Jan 2022HANSARDAfghan Citizens Resettlement SchemeMy council, Kensington and Chelsea, has welcomed and continues to host many, many hundreds of Afghan evacuees in bridging accommodation. Does my hon. Friend agree that we need…06 Jan 2022HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateRepresenting a constituency with a very international outlook, I warmly welcome the changes to the travel regulations. My constituency is also very dependent on commuters coming…05 Jan 2022HANSARD Education: Return in JanuaryMy constituents, old and young alike, believe that it is of paramount importance to keep schools going, no matter the circumstances. I welcome my right hon. Friend’s statement and…05 Jan 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseBuilding safety is very important to me and my constituents. I have been shocked and dismayed by some of the revelations coming out of the building products industry, and since…16 Dec 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am delighted that the Government have accepted my ten-minute rule Bill as part of the transport decarbonisation plan. The plan has mandated that all new homes and office…16 Dec 2021HANSARD Consular Support for British CitizensI have two constituents who are imprisoned in the UAE. I am in detailed discussions with the Minister for the Middle East and North Africa. I appreciate that there is a limit to…09 Dec 2021HANSARDFinancial Services: UK EconomyWill my hon. Friend give way?09 Dec 2021HANSARDFinancial Services: UK EconomyDoes my hon. Friend agree that given their importance to our economy, both in London and throughout the country, we need to ensure that financial services are at the front when we…09 Dec 2021HANSARDHealth and Social CareThis Government are investing an additional £34 billion in the NHS this year alone. Does my hon. Friend agree that this money needs to go to the frontline and that we need to…03 Dec 2021HANSARDExports: Financial Services15. What recent steps her Department has taken to increase the export of British financial services.02 Dec 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI have been campaigning for much-needed improvements to two tube stations in my constituency, South Kensington and Ladbroke Grove, both of which desperately need step-free access.…02 Dec 2021HANSARDExports: Financial ServicesFinancial services account for more than 10% of our total tax take and are responsible for more than 1 million jobs throughout the country. Financial services are important not…02 Dec 2021