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HANSARDProtection from Sex-based Harassment in Public BillI am conscious that you have indulged me, Sir Gary, in giving me a second chance to speak so that I can respond briefly to the debate. I do not want to try your patience…22 Feb 2023HANSARDProtection from Sex-based Harassment in Public BillI am grateful to my hon. Friend for that wise and helpful steer for the work that the Committee has clearly agreed to do, with the Minister’s consent. I hope that those Members…22 Feb 2023HANSARDProtection from Sex-based Harassment in Public BillI beg to move amendment 1, in clause 1, page 1, line 6, leave out “in England”. This amendment extends the application of the offence in new section 4B of the Public Order Act…22 Feb 2023HANSARDProtection from Sex-based Harassment in Public BillMy hon. Friend brings her extensive legal learning and experience to bear on this issue and makes two important points. First, we should consider, before Report, the interactions…22 Feb 2023HANSARDProtection from Sex-based Harassment in Public BillThe hon. Lady makes an important point that underpins the sense of consensus in this Committee. We need to be clear—so that the courts are clear and there is no ambiguity—that…22 Feb 2023HANSARDIMF Economic OutlookI remind the Minister and the shadow Chancellor that forecasts are just that. They are subject to substantial revision. I remember in 2012 the IMF downgraded the forecast, only…31 Jan 2023HANSARDElectric Vehicle Battery ProductionAs my right hon. Friend pointed out, no cars with internal combustion engines can be sold after 2030, so, if we do not have battery manufacturing in this country, we risk not…18 Jan 2023HANSARDSouth East WaterI beg to move, That this House has considered the performance of South East Water. I am very grateful to have secured this debate, and I convey my thanks to Mr Speaker for…17 Jan 2023HANSARDSouth East WaterI am grateful to the Minister for her response. I am pleased to hear that this important action by the regulators is taking place and that she has a meeting with the chief…17 Jan 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseA very happy Christmas to you, Mr Speaker, and the staff of the House. The main post office in Tunbridge Wells has been closed since 30 November and has missed the whole Christmas…15 Dec 2022HANSARDProtection from Sex-based Harassment in Public BillMy hon. Friend makes an excellent point, which allows me to emphasise that although I think my Bill will be a great step forward in providing for a specific offence, many other…09 Dec 2022HANSARDProtection from Sex-based Harassment in Public BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. Two weeks ago, a group of more than 50 girls and women walked after dark from Rusthall, one of the villages in my…09 Dec 2022HANSARDProtection from Sex-based Harassment in Public BillI would like to briefly respond to this excellent Second Reading debate. I thank all colleagues for coming in, and we have heard powerful contributions from all parts of the…09 Dec 2022HANSARD Autumn StatementI congratulate the Chancellor on his meticulous and positive statement, which will be very well received in the science and technology communities. When we invest in research and…17 Nov 2022HANSARDCOP27We need to create jobs and prosperity as we transition to net zero. In battery technology, we are world leading in the research, but we need to manufacture batteries here. Given…09 Nov 2022HANSARDEconomic UpdateI welcome the Chancellor’s statement. If further steps are required, will he do whatever it takes to restore the UK’s fiscal credibility?17 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. Like the hon. Member for Wigan (Lisa Nandy), I wish my right hon. Friend longevity in his vital position. When will he announce the devolution deals with Suffolk and…17 Oct 2022HANSARDThe Growth PlanI welcome my right hon. Friend’s statement. He is absolutely right to focus the Treasury on growth. One of the most important sources of that is to build on our excellence in…23 Sept 2022HANSARDTributes to Her Late Majesty the QueenMy constituents in the town of Royal Tunbridge Wells and the wider borough of Tunbridge Wells loved Her late Majesty. On behalf of us all, I express our gratitude for her life of…10 Sept 2022HANSARDWork of the Department during the Summer RecessSince I was appointed on 7 July, I have been privileged to lead the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities in its work to spread opportunity in all parts of the…05 Sept 2022