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HANSARDIran: Support for HamasWhat diplomatic efforts are His Majesty’s Government taking to protect and, indeed, enhance the Abraham accords in the light of the fact that the Iranian regime is clearly seeking…24 Oct 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaThis morning, I was contacted by a constituent who, on visiting London on Saturday, was deeply disturbed by the pro-Hamas chants that were being shouted, the destruction of…16 Oct 2023HANSARDBrownfield Land: DevelopmentHomes England proposes to build up to 10,000 houses on greenfield sites west of Ifield in my constituency. What directive has my right hon. Friend’s Department given to the…16 Oct 2023HANSARDBrownfield Land: Development1. What his policy is on the use of brownfield land for new developments.16 Oct 2023HANSARD Flying SchoolsOne of my constituents is affected by this issue. He paid significant fees up front for flight training, and that money has seemingly been lost. It is an issue that the Department…12 Sept 2023HANSARD Duty on Shopping: UK Entry PointsI rise to speak as the Member of Parliament for Crawley, a constituency that proudly includes Gatwick airport within its boundaries, and as the chair of the all-party…06 Sept 2023HANSARD Duty on Shopping: UK Entry PointsWould Treasury Ministers be willing to meet industry representatives to discuss the concerns that the Minister is expressing about the impact of the policy change? Through such…06 Sept 2023HANSARD Duty on Shopping: UK Entry PointsI did not notice my hon. Friend slink in behind me, but I am grateful for his moral support, Madam Deputy Speaker, even though by your order he is unable to vocalise it. On my…06 Sept 2023HANSARD Duty on Shopping: UK Entry PointsThe hon. Lady is exactly right; I have experienced similar when travelling to Australia or closer countries such as Switzerland. The boost that that gives to those local economies…06 Sept 2023HANSARDContest: UK Strategy for Countering Terrorism 2023In updating the UK’s counter-terror strategy, what work are the security services doing with UK Border Force to identify those entering the United Kingdom, particularly by…19 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.18 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsOn Sunday, in Auckland, New Zealand, the UK signed the CPTPP—the comprehensive and progressive agreement for trans-Pacific partnership—which represents more than 500 million…18 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. I thank my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education for visiting the Busy Bees nursery in my constituency of Crawley earlier this month, and for the £204 million…17 Jul 2023HANSARDEngagementsMay I draw the House’s attention to the fact that we have the Chief Minister of His Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar in the Gallery, Fabian Picardo? May I seek an assurance from…05 Jul 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration Bill: Economic Impact AssessmentThe Immigration Minister is right that the current level of illegal migration is unsustainable, due to not only the billions of taxpayers’ money being spent but the pressure on…27 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. What measures is my right hon. Friend taking to protect children and young people from vile internet trolls who seek to encourage them to self-harm?27 Jun 2023HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals)Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, for calling me early in this debate. I do not wish to flout convention, but may I make a personal tribute to you, Sir, for the work that you have…21 Jun 2023HANSARDEngagementsWhat assessment has the Prime Minister made of the eurozone being in recession and the UK economy experiencing growth?14 Jun 2023HANSARDChagos Islands: Resettlement and SovereigntyThere is absolutely a moral duty for us to allow resettlement of the Chagos island people on the British Indian Ocean Territory, but in those negotiations what discussions have…13 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat assessment and representations have the Government made on the decision by the Arab League to readmit the Assad regime of Syria back into the organisation?13 Jun 2023