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HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the Foreign Secretary for that update on Jamaica and the diligence of the FCDO in preparing for events there. Tomorrow I am hosting Hong Kong Watch in Parliament as it…28 Oct 2025HANSARD Statutory Maternity and Paternity PayI am not quite sure how to contribute to this debate: I am married to a doctor who is an obstetrician and gynaecologist; I am a triplet; and I have an 18-month-old daughter, who…27 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituent Rebecca Dowdeswell has a small business called nkd, which has incurred over £30,000 plus VAT in legal fees fighting L’Oréal in a dispute over a mark she has been…16 Oct 2025HANSARD Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction BillIn January this year, as Chair of the International Development Committee, my hon. Friend wrote to the Government to push them to ratify the global oceans treaty. As a member of…16 Oct 2025HANSARDJhoots PharmacyOver the recess I met the Singh family, who run two pharmacies in my constituency. The family were clear that, despite improved funding, they are still struggling with overly…15 Oct 2025HANSARD Significant Energy Infrastructure Projects: Suffolk CoastThe Minister describes something that I am extremely passionate about, as he knows, but it is a very top-down approach. I wonder whether we simultaneously need a bottom-up…16 Sept 2025HANSARDInternational Day of DemocracyI thank my hon. Friend for giving way. I am very aware of her background in local government. Does she agree that the local level is where we see democracy work? We see excellent…16 Sept 2025HANSARD Significant Energy Infrastructure Projects: Suffolk CoastHaving worked in the energy industry, I continue to be a strong proponent of local area energy plans, because they would empower communities to make decisions about their own…16 Sept 2025HANSARDInternational Day of DemocracyOn the point about accountability, the hon. Member may be aware that at the end of August, the leader of Nottinghamshire county council banned the Nottingham Post and…16 Sept 2025HANSARDChildren with SEND: Assessments and SupportMy hon. Friend has referenced training. One of the biggest single asks from my constituents in Rushcliffe is for autism-specific training for school staff, yet most teachers…15 Sept 2025HANSARDDraft Building Safety Levy (England) Regulations 2025It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Desmond. I want to put on record my support for this legislation, but I would also like to flag the case of Amanda Walker.…15 Sept 2025HANSARDRegional Transport InequalityMy hon. Friend mentions that constituents have written to her, but does she acknowledge that in addition more than 30 MPs have been working together to advocate for…11 Sept 2025HANSARDRegional Transport InequalityWhen we talk about regional transport inequality, the east midlands, where I was born and have lived most of my life, comes to mind as one of the clearest examples of such…11 Sept 2025HANSARD Russian Drones: Violation of Polish AirspaceYes, Madam Deputy Speaker. I apologise for moving around. Poland is one of our closest European allies, with a long, shared history. In my region of the east midlands, that is…10 Sept 2025HANSARDIndefinite Leave to RemainMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. The consensus here is that we need to determine whether we as a country support the uncertainty of moving the goalposts, and I sincerely hope…08 Sept 2025HANSARDIndefinite Leave to RemainIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Jeremy, and to speak as the Member of Parliament for Rushcliffe, which is proudly home to more than 2,000 Hongkongers who have…08 Sept 2025HANSARDIndefinite Leave to RemainI thank the Minister for his speech. The clock is ticking, and I would like him to recognise that. It is really important that the consultation is done quickly. With that in mind,…08 Sept 2025HANSARD Pavement ParkingDoes my hon. Friend agree that when constituents are concerned about going out, that increases their social isolation? There is a real risk that anxiety about going out and using…03 Sept 2025HANSARD Solar Development: NewarkI should note my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests as a landowner, and I should also acknowledge that the right hon. Gentleman is my Member of Parliament. I…02 Sept 2025HANSARDDefibrillatorsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Stringer. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Bishop Auckland (Sam Rushworth) on securing this important debate. I pay…02 Sept 2025