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HANSARDLibya: Peace Process10. What steps he is taking to help support the peace process in Libya.04 Feb 2020HANSARDLibya: Peace ProcessI thank the Minister for his answer. Libya seems to have drifted out of the headlines somewhat, and this war has been going on for 11 years. The Russo-Turkish Libyan initiative…04 Feb 2020HANSARDSoutheastern15. Does my hon. Friend agree that we should extend contactless payment throughout the south-east, and perhaps even out to the coastline of Clacton?30 Jan 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. Thank you for calling me, Mr Speaker, and may I say how lovely it is to see you in your place?The Government’s aim of creating a level economic playing field between the north…22 Jan 2020HANSARD Debate on the AddressAs my constituents know I am a resident of Frinton, which is part of the glorious Clacton constituency. I am delighted that my hon. Friend has reminded me where I live. As we…19 Dec 2019HANSARD Debate on the AddressIt is an honour to follow the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon), and I absolutely agree with him about the Union. The Union is important in relation not only to Northern…19 Dec 2019HANSARD Environment BillI am a very old-fashioned man, and I come from an age when we mended things if they broke. I hope that my right hon. Friend agrees that the Bill will encourage people to go back…28 Oct 2019HANSARD Environment BillIt is a great honour to speak in this debate, and I echo the comments of my hon. Friend the Member for Chelmsford (Vicky Ford), who mentioned hedgehog superhighways. I look…28 Oct 2019HANSARDStrength of the UnionWe are arguably the greatest Union the world has ever seen. We have done so much for mankind and democracy across the world for generations. Does my right hon. Friend agree that…23 Oct 2019HANSARDStrength of the Union4. What steps the Government are taking to strengthen the Union.23 Oct 2019HANSARDBusiness Establishment: WomenI thank my right hon. Friend for her answer. In my Clacton constituency, I am fortunate to have a group of very powerful businesswomen, with whom I had a very pleasant business…22 Oct 2019HANSARDBusiness Establishment: Women10. What steps she is taking to enable more women to establish businesses.22 Oct 2019HANSARDService Personnel: Recruitment and Retention24. What steps his Department is taking to (a) recruit and (b) retain service personnel.21 Oct 2019HANSARDService Personnel: Recruitment and RetentionFor the past two years, I have been honoured to be part of the wonderful armed forces parliamentary scheme. I graduated only last week. I have visited all three services, which…21 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI was pleased that the Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill was reintroduced after the Queen’s Speech. I supported the Bill before Prorogation as it is another example of the…17 Oct 2019HANSARDDraft Heavy Commercial Vehicles in Kent (No. 1) Order 2019The plans for many thousands of lorries to be parked as part of Operation Brock are well and good, and I understand that the plans are for the worst-case scenario, as is much of…08 Oct 2019HANSARDPriorities for GovernmentI thank my right hon. Friend for bringing some sunshine into this place. I invite him to come to the sunshine coast of Clacton, if he can put up with the 1 hour and 40 minute…25 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. Yesterday, I was planning to record a video with then Secretary of State to commend the campaign I have run with the World Dog Alliance to outlaw the consumption of dogmeat in…25 Jul 2019HANSARDViolent Crime: Young PeopleI thank my right hon. Friend for his answer. We all know that instances of violent crime in urban centres such as London get the most media attention, but sadly we are also seeing…15 Jul 2019HANSARDViolent Crime: Young People7. What steps he is taking to divert young people away from violent crime.15 Jul 2019