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HANSARDRegional Inequalities: Coastal CommunitiesThank you, Mr Speaker— [Interruption.]16 Oct 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaOn Saturday, I met in Rawtenstall representatives of the British Muslim and British Palestinian communities of east Lancashire. They were united in one voice condemning the…16 Oct 2023HANSARDRegional Inequalities: Coastal CommunitiesI congratulate my hon. Friend the Minister on his new post. May I remind him of the huge opportunity and pent-up potential in former industrial mill towns such as those in my…16 Oct 2023HANSARD Ahmadi Muslims: PakistanI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this important debate. The point he raises about the persecution of Ahmadis is absolutely appalling. It is not just about the Government…06 Sept 2023HANSARD Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in Education SettingsThe Secretary of State has said on several occasions that she and her Department are prioritising pupils still accessing face-to-face learning. As that is the case, when she…04 Sept 2023HANSARDMoney Laundering and Terrorist Financing (High-Risk Countries) (Amendment) Regulations 2023That is exactly what my question was about—the anti-money laundering regulations.10 Jul 2023HANSARDMoney Laundering and Terrorist Financing (High-Risk Countries) (Amendment) Regulations 2023The Minister will be aware that this issue goes way beyond the challenges with bank accounts. Members of this House or the other place could be involved in other transactions—for…10 Jul 2023HANSARDCost of Living SupportI congratulate the Minister on what is a meaningful package, which particularly will be of help to disabled constituents of mine in Rossendale and Darwen, but will he accept that…20 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of LivingI thank my right hon. Friend for all he has done for people in Rossendale and Darwen to help them through this cost of living crisis, but people are very concerned about what is…20 Jun 2023HANSARDPrivilege: Conduct of Right Hon. Boris JohnsonTo build slightly on my hon. Friend’s point, the report needs to be narrow in scope—it is about what the Prime Minister said to this House—but I draw her attention to paragraph 20…19 Jun 2023HANSARDPrivilege: Conduct of Right Hon. Boris JohnsonWill my hon. Friend give way?19 Jun 2023HANSARD Heating Rural HomesIt is absolutely within our power to encourage people to install solar panels, but does my hon. Friend agree that another thing that the Government could do is to bring solar…13 Jun 2023HANSARD Heating Rural HomesOn the issue of the flawed nature of EPC, that is an important point. My hon. Friend will be aware that thatched buildings are often given a very low EPC rating because there is…13 Jun 2023HANSARD Heating Rural HomesNot any more.13 Jun 2023HANSARDRossendale Valley trafficI rise to present a petition on behalf of the residents of Rossendale and Darwen regarding roadworks in the Rossendale valley. My petition has had more than 1,700 signatures, both…13 Jun 2023HANSARDSchool BuildingsIt would be remiss of me not to thank the Department for the huge rebuilding programme it is undertaking, particularly in Rossendale—not least the brand-new school in Whitworth…12 Jun 2023HANSARDRural FarmersAs you know, Mr Speaker, the west Pennine moors have a lot of tenant farmers. Does the Minister share my concern that we are seeing an increasing use of mandatory rounds in…30 Mar 2023HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIt is high time that we had a debate about parental choice in education. Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is holding a consultation on withdrawing the funding for parents who…30 Mar 2023HANSARD Powering Up BritainI draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I am sure the Minister will have read reports this morning that his Department intends to…30 Mar 2023HANSARDAttracting Investment: Support for TownsIn Darwen, we have taken our £25 million town deal and managed to increase that to £100 million with private sector investment, and in Rossendale, as part of our £50 million-plus…27 Mar 2023