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HANSARD Zoological Society of London (Leases) BillI join in congratulating my hon. Friend the Member for Harrow East (Bob Blackman) on bringing the Bill to this stage. Hopefully it will pass today and make its way through to…19 Apr 2024HANSARD Zoological Society of London (Leases) BillMy hon. Friend is being generous in giving way. The chief executive of the Zoological Society of London has said how the Bill will secure the future of ZSL and London zoo,…19 Apr 2024HANSARD HMRC Self-Assessment HelplineAlthough decisions on individual tax cases are rightly managed independently by HMRC, political and public pressure saw this ridiculous decision squashed. What steps will…20 Mar 2024HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) BillI strongly welcome the Bill, and congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for North Devon (Selaine Saxby) on introducing it. By banning the importation of puppies and kittens that…15 Mar 2024HANSARDSEND ProvisionI thank my hon. Friend for giving way so early in his speech. I am grateful that there will be two special schools in Norfolk, including one in west Norfolk, but at the moment…14 Mar 2024HANSARDGas-fired Power StationsI commend my right hon. Friend for his refreshingly clear articulation of our strong record in this area, both in the House today and in the media yesterday. Obviously, security…13 Mar 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI think we have probably all learned a bit more about Rochdale, and I am sure that we all at least agree with the comments of the hon. Member for Rochdale (George Galloway) about…12 Mar 2024HANSARD Defence Acquisition ReformDefence procurement has been a work in progress since Samuel Pepys, and I welcome the latest reforms. One issue when I was in the Ministry of Defence and then on the Public…28 Feb 2024HANSARD UkraineMy right hon. Friend rightly highlighted the strengthening of NATO, with Finland and Sweden choosing to join since this illegal invasion was launched by Putin. Looking ahead to…28 Feb 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsPlans for a new incinerator in Wisbech are strongly opposed by my constituents and those of my right hon. Friends the Members for North West Cambridgeshire (Shailesh Vara) and for…27 Feb 2024HANSARDPolice Bail Curfew Conditions9. What assessment he has made with Cabinet colleagues of levels of compliance with post-charge police bail curfew conditions.26 Feb 2024HANSARDPolice Bail Curfew ConditionsThree members of my constituent’s family were killed in an appalling dangerous driving case. The offender was on police bail at the time, with curfew conditions, for a separate…26 Feb 2024HANSARDDeath of Alexei NavalnyThis appalling murder is not really about the prison guards. It is about who gave the order, and that can only be Putin. Does the Minister agree that we need to intensify the…19 Feb 2024HANSARDNHS Dentistry: Recovery and ReformAccording to the National Audit Office, North West Norfolk has one of the lowest numbers of dentists per population. Can my right hon. Friend confirm that my constituents will…07 Feb 2024HANSARDSituation in the Red SeaGiven the continuing attacks by Iranian-backed Houthis, will the Government, as well as pursuing diplomacy and trying to stop the illegal flow of weapons and finance, be prepared…05 Feb 2024HANSARDPharmacy FirstI join others in welcoming the new scheme. Will my right hon. Friend ensure, as part of the communications, that the NHS website is updated to show which pharmacies have signed up…31 Jan 2024HANSARDVictims of Road Traffic Offences: Criminal Justice SystemI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for North Devon (Selaine Saxby) on securing this debate, which is of great importance to my North West Norfolk constituents and to Members…30 Jan 2024HANSARDPost Office LtdWill my hon. Friend take this opportunity to look at the Post Office’s reported practice, under the former chairman, of making payments of just £5,000 under the Horizon shortfall…29 Jan 2024HANSARDDigital Phone Network: Vulnerable Customers2. What steps her Department is taking to help ensure that vulnerable customers are supported when their phone lines are transitioned to the digital network.10 Jan 2024HANSARDDigital Phone Network: Vulnerable CustomersA concern about the new digital network for vulnerable people in North West Norfolk who rely on personal alarms in emergencies is loss of service in a power cut. Will my right…10 Jan 2024