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HANSARDNon-domestic Meter Customers5. What steps his Department is taking to improve support for non-domestic meter customers.18 Apr 2023HANSARDNon-domestic Meter CustomersMany residents of East Beach residential park are grateful that they can access the energy bill support scheme alternative fund, but what steps is the Department taking to contact…18 Apr 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. Potton island and Foulness island in the Rochford district would very much like to see onshore wind farms. What incentives can the Government bring forward when onshore wind…18 Apr 2023HANSARDSchool Buildings: Information on Condition and SafetyI thank the Secretary of State and the Minister for Schools for the efforts made when asbestos was discovered in the King Edmund School. I appreciate the work that the Secretary…17 Apr 2023HANSARDSudanA number of individuals have mentioned the region more widely, particularly given Saudi, UAE and Russian influence, but what consideration has the Department given to South Sudan,…17 Apr 2023HANSARD CPTPP: Conclusion of NegotiationsMay I thank the Secretary of State, as well as the civil servants, who may be watching on television back in the Department or—heaven forbid—may be even closer by? I remind her…17 Apr 2023HANSARDCommonwealth DayI beg to move, That this House has considered Commonwealth Day. It is a privilege and it gives me extreme pleasure to serve under your esteemed and excellent chairmanship, Mr…21 Mar 2023HANSARDCommonwealth DayWhat a wonderful flourish to end on—I am only sorry that I have to spoil it with my final comments. It is great that the Minister quoted his Majesty who, as I mentioned, has…21 Mar 2023HANSARDCommonwealth DayWill the Minister confirm that, as well as the pledge from the Foreign Secretary, normal channels have agreed that time will be found, if needed, for legislation? Secondly, could…21 Mar 2023HANSARDHunger Crisis in East AfricaThere is much talk about the deaths on the battlefield in Ukraine, but what assessment has the Department made of the impact of grain prices caused by grain not going into east…14 Mar 2023HANSARDHS2: Revised Timetable and BudgetIf we, as a United Kingdom, cannot build high-speed rail from north to south, what good are we? I remember Lord Adonis coming to the Conservative party and asking for support for…14 Mar 2023HANSARDHealth DisparitiesI thank the Minister for that reply, but what does she make of the interesting comments by Sir Chris Whitty about health inequalities in coastal areas, such as Southend, and what…08 Mar 2023HANSARDHealth Disparities3. What recent progress the Government have made on tackling health disparities.08 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. Young men often struggle with their mental health, and particularly with suicidal thoughts that can hit like a heart attack. What more can the Government do—indeed, what more…08 Mar 2023HANSARDDRAFT JUDICIAL PENSIONS (FEE-PAID JUDGES) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 2023This process with judges and the McCloud judgment has triggered further things beyond judges’ pensions. It may disorderly and beyond the Minister’s remit, but could he write to…21 Feb 2023HANSARD Performance-enhancing Drugs and Body ImageMy hon. Friend listed symptoms, but I do not think that he mentioned swelling of the brain. Matt Dear, a 17-year-old from Essex, tried to build himself up by taking bodybuilding…21 Feb 2023HANSARDMetro Mayors: Transfer of Powers10. If he will make an assessment of the potential benefits of transferring powers from central Government to (a) the Mayor of Greater Manchester and (b) other metro Mayors.20 Feb 2023HANSARDMetro Mayors: Transfer of PowersDevolving powers seems like such a great idea, but is the Minister as concerned as I am that Mayors like Andy Burnham are using the role to build a personal power base and to…20 Feb 2023HANSARDFan-led Review and Football White PaperI refer hon. Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. As has already been mentioned by a number of Members, Southend United is in financial crisis. As…20 Feb 2023HANSARD Essex Mental Health Independent InquiryMy hon. Friend knows that I did not support a public inquiry—I thought it would take a long time and be an expensive distraction from spending money on the service—but the…31 Jan 2023