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HANSARD Public Order BillDoes my right hon. Friend agree that, given the strict limitation of police resources, the police should perhaps deploy those resources on dealing with the guerrilla tactics that…18 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. Does my right hon. Friend agree that the Mayor of London’s recent attempt to blame the heatwave and the school holidays for six murders in four days was as pathetic as his…05 Sept 2022HANSARDConfidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentI rise to declare my confidence in Her Majesty’s Government. There are myriad substantial reasons for doing so, but I am going to focus on just three, because of the time allowed…18 Jul 2022HANSARDMetropolitan Police ServiceThis week, the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan made a statement about the malaise that the Metropolitan police finds itself in. He blamed a number of people. He blamed the Prime…29 Jun 2022HANSARDPolitical Impartiality in SchoolsIn April this year, members of the National Education Union claimed that it was somehow impossible to teach history in a balanced manner. Does my right hon. Friend share my…23 May 2022HANSARDPolitical Impartiality in Schools3. What steps his Department is taking to help ensure political impartiality in schools.23 May 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. At the beginning of questions today, my right hon. Friend pointed out that as of last week over 70,000 visas had been issued to Ukrainians. Does she agree that, along with our…25 Apr 2022HANSARDSupport for UK Manufacturing ExportsWill my hon. Friend update the House on how manufacturing exports are considered when negotiating free trade agreements?21 Apr 2022HANSARDSupport for UK Manufacturing Exports16. What steps her Department is taking to support UK manufacturing exports.21 Apr 2022HANSARD Dissolution and Calling of Parliament BillI will be brief as I gather I have only a few minutes to speak. The Lords amendment would require the House of Commons to give prior approval to a dissolution of Parliament, and…14 Mar 2022HANSARD Smart Road PricingIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Charles. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Carshalton and Wallington (Elliot Colburn) for securing this important and…09 Mar 2022HANSARD Smart Road PricingThe hon. Lady is correct. The charge will hit petrol vehicles registered in 2006 or before; as I just said, poorer Londoners will own those. It will hit diesel vehicles registered…09 Mar 2022HANSARDEngagements7. I welcome the steps that the Government are taking this year to help hard-working families in Orpington with their energy bills. The majority of people receive at least £350 of…23 Feb 2022HANSARDEngagementsThe Northern Ireland protocol frustrates business, undermines the Belfast agreement, and restricts the free movement of goods and people within our United Kingdom. What action…09 Feb 2022HANSARDEngagementsQ1. If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 9 February.09 Feb 2022HANSARDCondition of RoadsThe Mayor of London is considering a daily charge of £2 to drive on Greater London’s roads that would slap more than 2.5 million people with a substantial new driving bill. My…03 Feb 2022HANSARDCondition of Roads4. What steps he is taking to improve the condition of roads in England.03 Feb 2022HANSARDPlanning Permissions and Unauthorised DevelopmentsI agree entirely with my hon. Friend. That is precisely the sort of abuse of the system that I ask the Government to address. Such abuses have a material and long-lasting impact…26 Jan 2022HANSARDPlanning Permissions and Unauthorised DevelopmentsI thank my right hon. Friend for the intervention and I agree entirely. The point is very well made and I can see the Minister on the Treasury Bench paying close attention. It is…26 Jan 2022HANSARDPlanning Permissions and Unauthorised DevelopmentsThe Minister is completely correct in what he has just outlined. The problem, however, is that this all takes time. It takes time to get a court appearance and it takes time for…26 Jan 2022