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HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. I have been contacted by a popular village pub that is struggling with its energy debt and astronomical energy bill. Such pubs are at the heart of our local communities and…16 Apr 2024HANSARD HMRC Self-Assessment HelplineAs a former financial controller of a small business in a rural place, I have used those helplines extensively, not least in sorting out disputes when HMRC has got its data wrong.…20 Mar 2024HANSARDIncome Tax Policies: PensionersI have been contacted by pensioners in my constituency who get a full state pension plus protected payments from the old scheme. The increase in their pensions in line with…19 Mar 2024HANSARDIncome Tax Policies: Pensioners14. What recent assessment he has made of the impact of his income tax policies on pensioners.19 Mar 2024HANSARDSupport for FarmersOne concern that farmers have raised about the sustainable farming incentive is that they have to pay money up front before they can receive compensation or reclaim that money…14 Mar 2024HANSARDSupport for Farmers6. What steps he is taking to support farmers.14 Mar 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsThe theme of today’s debate is growing the economy, so I want to touch on the feedback I have had in North Shropshire about some of the issues holding our economy back. As Members…11 Mar 2024HANSARDUrgent and Emergency CareIn January, the average category 2 response time for west midlands ambulance service was over 43 minutes. We know that the problems are worse in Shropshire, following stories such…05 Mar 2024HANSARD Leasehold and Freehold Reform BillI thank the hon. Gentleman very much for his intervention. I will conclude by saying that I support the amendments that would require professionalisation of the industry— that…27 Feb 2024HANSARD Leasehold and Freehold Reform BillI rise to speak to new clause 1, which was tabled in my name, and in support of a number of new clauses and amendments tabled by right hon. and hon. Members from both sides of the…27 Feb 2024HANSARDHome Energy EfficiencyThere are 1,858 listed properties in North Shropshire, according to the Listed Property Owners Club, and 24 conservation areas across our historical market towns and villages.…27 Feb 2024HANSARDHome Energy Efficiency14. What recent steps she has taken to help improve the energy efficiency of homes.27 Feb 2024HANSARD Post Office Horizon ScandalI have a constituent who was part of the group litigation order. They were not convicted, because the process was paused in 2015, but they have pretty much lost everything, having…22 Feb 2024HANSARDLeisure Centre Closures: North ShropshireWhitchurch swimming pool in my constituency closed in March 2020. Thankfully, there will be spades in the ground to reopen it in the coming years, but the council announced last…22 Feb 2024HANSARDLeisure Centre Closures: North Shropshire6. What assessment she has made of the impact of the closure of leisure centres on the community in North Shropshire constituency.22 Feb 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. The area between Cockshutt and Welshampton in my constituency is one of the many total notspots in North Shropshire. Can the Minister update us on the progress she is making…21 Feb 2024HANSARD Young Drivers: Government SupportWe have seen rural driving test centres close, such as the one in Whitchurch in my constituency. That causes a huge problem for young people, because they have to drive much…20 Feb 2024HANSARD Local Government FinanceOn a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. I believe my hon. Friend had finished her speech. She was not accepting an intervention.07 Feb 2024HANSARD Local Government FinanceIn common with many Members of the House, including 40 Members of the Government Benches who signed a County Councils Network letter a couple of weeks ago, I can report that my…07 Feb 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. Business owners and high street businesses in Oswestry told me that their biggest challenge is business rates. In his upcoming Budget, will the Chancellor consider a radical…06 Feb 2024