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HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.13 Jan 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThis year, we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the world war two concentration camps. I ask the Secretary of State, in his communities role, what is being…13 Jan 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThe recent treatment of the 19-year-old British national in Ayia Napa and the failures of the judicial process follow on from the failure of the judicial system in Cyprus to bring…09 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillDoes the right hon. Gentleman agree that, throughout the general election, the mantra of the British people was “Just get on with it.”? Indeed, the outcome of the election was a…07 Jan 2020HANSARDE-cigarettesI agree with everything that the right hon. Gentleman has said. Does he agree that the Government could reach their ambitious target, which he alluded to, by embracing vaping,…31 Oct 2019HANSARDE-cigarettesI totally agree. I take the view that if adults want to smoke, knowing the risks, that is up to them. However, there is a duty of care on the Government to ensure that tobacco…31 Oct 2019HANSARDE-cigarettesUnlike the three previous speakers, I rather hope that this will not be my last speech in Westminster Hall—but that is up to the people of Dartford, not me. I am pleased to…31 Oct 2019HANSARDMajor Incident in EssexThis is clearly an awful tragedy. The people in the container will have endured an unimaginable experience. It will also have had a profound impact on the emergency services who…23 Oct 2019HANSARDBusinesses: DartfordA number of businesses in my constituency face an uncertain future due to a nationally significant infrastructure project earmarked for the Swanscombe peninsula, where those…22 Oct 2019HANSARDBusinesses: Dartford8. What recent steps she has taken to support businesses in Dartford constituency.22 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseMay we have a debate on the policing of the Extinction Rebellion protests? That would give Members an opportunity to praise the Metropolitan police and other forces that lent…17 Oct 2019HANSARD Racism in FootballI welcome the statement that the Minister has given to the House. It is true that we have a chequered history on this issue in our country, but where we have seen instances of…15 Oct 2019HANSARD Brexit Readiness: Operation YellowhammerIt is essential that we prepare fully to avoid any congestion around the port of Dover that could be caused by lorry drivers arriving without the necessary customs paperwork.…25 Sept 2019HANSARD IranDoes the Secretary of State share my frustration that despite categoric assurances and promises from the Iranian Government, the Grace 1 tanker that was seized in Gibraltar was…25 Sept 2019HANSARD British House Building IndustryDoes the hon. Lady agree that one way forward would be to increase the opportunities for self-build? It is incredibly difficult at the moment. If an individual wants to buy a plot…05 Sept 2019HANSARDDangerous DrivingI congratulate the hon. Lady on her speech. Although we need a change in the law to make life sentences available for death by dangerous driving, I cannot understand why, in the…08 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsPatrick Mackay, formerly of my constituency, is one of Britain’s least known but most dangerous serial killers. In 1975, he admitted to three counts of manslaughter, but he is…04 Jun 2019HANSARD South-Eastern Rail FranchiseThese delays are regrettable, but they at least give the Minister an opportunity to look again at the terms of the franchise. I was pleased when the Oyster card system was…23 Apr 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Withdrawal from the European UnionI was rather hoping tonight to be able to crack open some champagne and celebrate the United Kingdom leaving the European Union. Sadly, I am more likely to be reaching for the…29 Mar 2019HANSARDDraft Animal Welfare (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019Can the Minister give me some reassurance—he may have gone some way towards doing so in his opening comments—that post Brexit, his Department will carry out a review of animal…18 Mar 2019