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HANSARDEngagementsDoes my right hon. Friend agree that, as the UK’s performing arts are a global gold standard that are not only the envy of the world but a vital showcase for UK plc across the…23 Sept 2020HANSARDChannel Crossings in Small BoatsThis issue just seems to be maundering on and on; we keep coming back to it again and again. On 9 June this year, I asked Ministers about this issue, as my constituents in Clacton…02 Sept 2020HANSARDCultural Sector: ReopeningFirst, I thank my right hon. Friend for all the hard work, including putting up with me bothering him relentlessly, to achieve the remarkable result of the £1.57 billion for the…09 Jul 2020HANSARDCultural Sector: ReopeningWhat steps his Department is taking to help the cultural sector reopen as covid-19 lockdown restrictions are eased.09 Jul 2020HANSARD Arts, Culture and Heritage: Support PackageThe Princes Theatre, the West Cliff Theatre and the Frinton Summer Theatre, which I used to run, are all in dire need. The Frinton Summer Theatre is not having a season this year.…07 Jul 2020HANSARDMesh TreatmentI thank my hon. Friend for her answer, but I understand from constituents that many women have to travel miles for their operations in great discomfort, and that when they get…23 Jun 2020HANSARDMesh TreatmentWhat recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of NHS services for the treatment of mesh complications.23 Jun 2020HANSARDIllegal Channel CrossingsI thank my hon. Friend for his earlier answer, but we know that the migrants, as they cross the channel, sometimes threaten the French navy that they will throw themselves or…08 Jun 2020HANSARDIllegal Channel CrossingsWhat steps her Department is taking to stop migrants crossing the English channel illegally.08 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19My contribution today will also be mostly one of thanks. I thank my constituents in Clacton, who on the whole have acted responsibly and stayed home. I thank the local police and…11 May 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. Greater Anglia, which runs the trains round our way, is currently introducing a £1.4 billion fleet of brand new trains—very good. Among other benefits, that will support the…12 Mar 2020HANSARDUniversal CreditOn a recent visit to my local jobcentre, it was clear that we have excellent staff and that they support universal credit. Will the Minister outline what plans are in place for…09 Mar 2020HANSARDUniversal Credit2. What steps she is taking to provide support for people who require additional help transitioning to universal credit.09 Mar 2020HANSARDSchool FundingI thank my right hon. Friend for his earlier answer. The national funding formula is letting down some of Clacton’s schools financially because of the way Essex County Council is…02 Mar 2020HANSARDSchool Funding22. What steps his Department is taking to ensure that schools receive equitable levels of funding under the national funding formula.02 Mar 2020HANSARD Policing (England and Wales)In Clacton, we led a campaign to increase the precept for policing, it spread across Essex, and I am very glad that we have more police officers in Clacton and we have town centre…24 Feb 2020HANSARDLocal Growth: ClactonI thank my hon. Friend for his answer, but I recently asked Cabinet Office Ministers not to overlook coastal communities in the south as we seek to level up between the north and…24 Feb 2020HANSARDLocal Growth: Clacton9. What steps he is taking to encourage local growth in Clacton.24 Feb 2020HANSARD Beer and Pub TaxationIt is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gray. I had prepared a speech but will throw it away, as you have 17 speakers; you will be delighted with the speech I will…05 Feb 2020HANSARD Beer and Pub TaxationDoes my hon. Friend agree that the pub is not only, as he described, a great financial asset to the UK, but a unique selling point for it? People come from all over the world to…05 Feb 2020