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HANSARDDepartment for Work and Pensionsindicated dissent .04 Jul 2023HANSARDMortgage and Rental CostsIt was Margaret Thatcher who said that “inflation is the biggest destroyer of all—of industry, of jobs, of savings”. As ever, she was right. That is why the Prime Minister put…27 Jun 2023HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals)Will the hon. Gentleman give way?21 Jun 2023HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals)Will my hon. Friend give way? [ Laughter. ]21 Jun 2023HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals)Will my hon. Friend give way?21 Jun 2023HANSARDHospice Services: SupportI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Eastleigh (Paul Holmes) on securing this important debate. It is timely for me, as on Friday I visited the Norfolk Hospice Tapping…14 Jun 2023HANSARD New HospitalsIt is fantastic news that the Queen Elizabeth Hospital is one of the new hospitals that this Government are committed to building, and I am delighted that the case I have been…25 May 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsUK Export Finance plays a vital role in supporting export opportunities, but a company in my constituency is having difficulties landing support to secure a contract based in one…18 May 2023HANSARDBusiness Regulators: Accountability9. What steps her Department is taking to improve the accountability of business regulators.18 May 2023HANSARDBusiness Regulators: AccountabilityI thank the Minister for his answer and for the reforms published last week. He kindly mentioned the Regulatory Reform Group and our report last week. Will he carefully consider…18 May 2023HANSARD Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers BillI am pleased to have the opportunity to talk about the Bill, which will drive innovation, growth and productivity by reforming digital market regulation, the competition regime…17 May 2023HANSARDBuses: FundingExtending the £2 cap is welcome. Does my hon. Friend agree that as well as price, frequency of service is vital and that, thanks to the £50 million granted to Norfolk County…17 May 2023HANSARD Post Office Executives: BonusesAn apology and the repayment of bonuses that should never have been awarded in the first place is, frankly, the minimum we should expect. Will my hon. Friend ensure that all…10 May 2023HANSARDWater Quality: Sewage DischargeI am pleased to speak in this debate to make it clear again that the use of storm overflows is unacceptable and needs to end. That is why I supported the Environment Act and new…25 Apr 2023HANSARDSudanGiven that there can be no guarantee of de-escalation, can my right hon. Friend confirm that Cobra is meeting regularly and urgently to consider all evacuation options and will be…24 Apr 2023HANSARDList of Ministers’ Interests and Ministerial CodeThe transparency provided by the list is important, which is why I welcome its publication. Does my hon. Friend agree with me that the Opposition should follow the Government’s…24 Apr 2023HANSARDBusiness of the HouseOn Sunday I will be part of the Birkin’s Boys team taking part in the Hunstanton soap box race to raise money for the local RNLI lifeboat station. Will my right hon. Friend wish…30 Mar 2023HANSARD Antisocial Behaviour Action PlanWhen I have assisted constituents whose lives have been made a living hell by neighbours using drugs or blasting out music at all hours, it has taken far too long to solve the…27 Mar 2023HANSARDSpecial Educational Needs and Disabilities: Specialist WorkforceI will keep to your timeframe, Mr Sharma. I welcome the opportunity to speak in this important debate, and I congratulate the hon. Member for Swansea West (Geraint Davies) on…22 Mar 2023HANSARDSpecial Educational Needs and Disabilities: Specialist WorkforceIndeed, I do. My right hon. Friend has done a lot of work in this area, not least with his private Member’s Bill. The plan has a welcome focus on expanded training, including:…22 Mar 2023