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HANSARDResearch and Development SpendingThis country has been world-leading in its covid-19 vaccination programme and so much more in our pharmaceutical industries as well as the health sector. Can the Minister say a…12 Jul 2022HANSARD Online Safety BillI congratulate my hon. Friend on his appointment to his position. On harmful content, there are all too many appalling examples of animal abuse on the internet. What are the…12 Jul 2022HANSARDWorkplace Pension Auto-enrolment: CrawleyI am grateful to receive those figures from the Minister, and I congratulate the Government on the record numbers of people auto-enrolled into workplace pensions, both in my…11 Jul 2022HANSARDWorkplace Pension Auto-enrolment: Crawley14. How many people have been auto-enrolled in workplace pensions in Crawley constituency since 2012.11 Jul 2022HANSARDMetropolitan Police ServiceA significant number of Metropolitan police officers live in my constituency and I pay tribute to their work and professionalism. Thousands more of my residents work across…29 Jun 2022HANSARDMigration and Economic Development Partnership with RwandaThis country’s record on human rights is world-leading and this Parliament has passed resolutions in law that say that we must remove people who have entered this country…15 Jun 2022HANSARDEngagementsQ6. There are proposals for up to 10,000 housing units on flood-prone greenfield sites to the west of Ifield in my constituency that would also represent intolerable pressure on…15 Jun 2022HANSARD Asylum Seekers: Removal to RwandaThere is nothing ethical whatever about allowing a system that encourages people smugglers across the English channel. Can I get an assurance from my hon. Friend the Minister that…13 Jun 2022HANSARDPlanning Policy Reform8. What steps his Department is taking to give residents greater input on local developments.16 May 2022HANSARDPlanning Policy ReformI welcome the Government’s reform of the planning system, but Homes England proposes the development of up to 10,000 houses on flood-prone green fields to the west of Ifield, just…16 May 2022HANSARDBusiness QuestionIn response to a business statement last month, my hon. Friend the Member for Harrow East (Bob Blackman) called for a debate on Labour corruption in local government, and I echo…12 May 2022HANSARDPrime Minister’s Visit to IndiaI very much welcome the strengthening of relations between the UK and India, two great democracies. In that vein, what discussions did the Prime Minister have with his Indian…26 Apr 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. Will my right hon. Friend update the House on the £40 million support package over 10 years that was announced in 2016 for the Chagos island community?26 Apr 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIt is right that the Prime Minister is visiting India at the moment to secure a closer partnership with our friends and allies. In that context, can we consider having a debate on…21 Apr 2022HANSARD Global Migration ChallengeI welcome the Home Secretary’s statement and the new plan for immigration. Does she agree that there is nothing moral at all about a system that perpetuates evil people-smuggling…19 Apr 2022HANSARD Nationality and Borders BillI rise to thank the Government sincerely for amendment 1, the Chagos nationality amendment. I particularly thank the Minister, the hon. Member for Corby (Tom Pursglove) for his…22 Mar 2022HANSARDCost of Living: Pensioners20. What steps she is taking to help support pensioners with the cost of living.21 Mar 2022HANSARDCost of Living: PensionersWhat success has my hon. Friend had in ensuring there is greater take-up of pension credit in the Crawley constituency, and will he consider joining me at the older persons fair…21 Mar 2022HANSARDKickstart Scheme10. What assessment he has made of the progress of the kickstart Scheme.15 Mar 2022HANSARDKickstart SchemeOver recent months, many young people in Crawley have benefited from the kickstart scheme. In contrast to every Labour Government, which have all left office with unemployment…15 Mar 2022