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HANSARD Vagrancy ActI am coming to our review of the law, but it is heavily engaging the Home Office and thereby the police and law enforcement more generally.29 Jan 2019HANSARD Vagrancy ActIf the hon. Lady would allow me to develop my argument, I will attempt to answer her question. Of course, other legislation is used. The hon. Lady mentioned the Public Order Act…29 Jan 2019HANSARD Vagrancy ActThis is the first time I have heard the hon. Lady talk on this subject in the House. I congratulate her on the tone of the debate and on how heartfelt and passionate she is on…29 Jan 2019HANSARD Vagrancy ActThe hon. Lady is doing an excellent job. I ask this so that I can respond to the debate properly. She made the point that criminalising people who are homeless or begging damages…29 Jan 2019HANSARDPotholesOngoing discussions before the autumn Budget led to the Government announcing £420 million of additional funding for highways authorities to fill potholes and carry out other…28 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe absolutely support the role of rural post offices, particularly as a hub at the heart of our communities. That is why the most recent Budget cut business rates for most small…28 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsEmbedding residential communities on our high streets is part of the future health of the high street, and I will with pleasure meet my hon. Friend and representatives from his…28 Jan 2019HANSARDPotholesI am about to pick up my new bicycle tomorrow, so the issue of potholes is close to my heart. The Government are working cross-departmentally to tackle the problem, which is why…28 Jan 2019HANSARDPotholesCycling UK estimates that it costs an average of £53 to fill a pothole, so the money announced at the last Budget in the north-east alone is enough to fill over 400,000 potholes.…28 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsIssues of future funding are, of course, for the Treasury. As someone who was born and bred in the city of Liverpool, I delight every time I visit to see that this Government’s…28 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness Rates Relief SchemeWorking with Sir John Timpson before the Budget, we set out the action plan to support the transformation of high streets. That included a business rate discount of some £900…28 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness Rates Relief SchemeThe point is that big or small, all rate reliefs benefit the entire high street. Healthy high streets are busy high streets, and businesses of whatever type benefit from people…28 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsHow typical it is of the Labour party to measure success only by what is put in. We believe in the northern powerhouse, which is about creating a growing northern economy. We have…28 Jan 2019HANSARD Coty Site (Seaton Delaval)It is a great privilege to appear before you this evening, Mr Deputy Speaker. You will not be able to get a sausage roll, vegan or not, between the ambition that the hon. Member…21 Jan 2019HANSARD Coty Site (Seaton Delaval)The hon. Gentleman worked with the local authority, the county council, my Department, the Department for Work and Pensions and other Government agencies. I am informed that…21 Jan 2019