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HANSARD Renters (Reform) BillAll I have heard is about the importance of ensuring that the courts are functioning quickly enough to enable landlords to evict the tenants they want to evict, but currently…24 Apr 2024HANSARD Renters (Reform) BillSince the Government promised to outlaw section 21 evictions in 2019, more than 2,000 people in Enfield have been subject to no-fault evictions, costing the council millions of…24 Apr 2024HANSARDViolence against Shop WorkersIn January, the Government voted down our latest attempt to introduce a stand-alone offence tackling violence against retail workers, continuing a pattern of years of failing to…15 Apr 2024HANSARDBusiness and TradeWe are lucky that Enfield North has quite a lot of small and medium-sized businesses, but they are suffering because of the cost of spiralling bills and no Government support.…12 Mar 2024HANSARDExports: Small and Medium-sized Businesses6. What steps she is taking to support small and medium-sized businesses to export.07 Mar 2024HANSARDExports: Small and Medium-sized BusinessesWe are lucky that Enfield North has quite a lot of small and medium-sized businesses, but they are suffering because of the cost of spiralling bills and no Government support.…07 Mar 2024HANSARDBritish Citizenship (Northern Ireland) Bill: InstructionHis Majesty’s official Opposition support the changes to the Bill. We outlined our reasons for supporting the Bill on Second Reading, and I have nothing further to add.05 Mar 2024HANSARDDraft General Aviation (Persons on Board, Flight Information and Civil Penalties) Regulations 2024It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship this afternoon, Dr Huq. I welcome the regulations. I am not here to stand in the way of measures to assist Border Force, polices…05 Mar 2024HANSARDIslamophobia9. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of section 21 evictions on levels of homelessness.04 Mar 2024HANSARDIslamophobiaMy borough of Enfield topped London’s league for section 21 evictions last year, setting a grim record and resulting in a dramatic rise in homeless families approaching the…04 Mar 2024HANSARDViolent Crime: Young PeopleThe Minister says that the Government are doing loads, but since 2018 there has been a huge increase in the number of weapons seized in schools in some areas of the country, with…26 Feb 2024HANSARDKnife and Sword BanI start by expressing my thanks to hon. Members across the House for their powerful contributions this afternoon. They include my hon. Friends the Members for Bristol South (Karin…06 Feb 2024HANSARDKnife and Sword BanCurrently, as I have said, in more than 50% of cases where young people are caught with a bladed weapon, nothing is being done and they have been allowed to go off. The hon.…06 Feb 2024HANSARD Licensing Hours Extensions BillI start by paying tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for South Shields (Mrs Lewell-Buck) for bringing this important Bill before the House today and for being successful in the…19 Jan 2024HANSARDCyber-security6. What steps his Department is taking to protect public services and institutions from cyber-threats.18 Jan 2024HANSARDCyber-securityI thank the Secretary of State for his response. In the wake of the recent attack on the British Library, will he tell us what assessment the Government have made of potential…18 Jan 2024HANSARDPolice Funding FormulaPolice forces are not being listened to when they raise serious concerns about the funding formula and how it limits their ability to tackle town centre crime. The British Retail…15 Jan 2024HANSARDMaternity Services10. What steps she is taking to improve maternity services.05 Dec 2023HANSARDMaternity ServicesWomen continue to be failed by maternity services across England, as has been highlighted by a string of scandals including East Kent, Nottingham and Morecambe Bay. The Care…05 Dec 2023HANSARD Violence and Abuse towards the Retail WorkforceIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. It is also a pleasure to stand across the Chamber from the Minister for the first time. I congratulate my hon.…05 Dec 2023