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HANSARDExtreme Heat PreparednessPeople living in the Woottons, Castle Rising, Reffley and other parts of my constituency are rightly angry that they were left without water over the last 48 hours due to a burst…18 Jul 2022HANSARDCommunity PaybackI am already an avid follower of the Twitter feed of the Minister for Crime and Policing, my right hon. Friend the Member for North West Hampshire (Kit Malthouse), so I have…28 Jun 2022HANSARD Adviser on Ministerial InterestsThe hon. Gentleman is making a typically measured speech himself. In talking about ethics and standards, can he confirm whether the SNP Westminster group still has a…21 Jun 2022HANSARD Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) BillIt is a pleasure to support this legislation, which is part of the Brexit dividend that gives us the freedom to regulate to support innovation. Unlike the stifling, overly complex…15 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsBefore the jubilee weekend, I was pleased to welcome the Minister to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital to see the cracking RAAC—reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete—which the…14 Jun 2022HANSARDInshore Fishing FleetThank you very much, Sir Charles, for calling me to speak. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Totnes (Anthony Mangnall) on securing this debate. Fishing is an important…14 Jun 2022HANSARDHM Passport Office BacklogLike the hon. Member, I have had examples of constituents who have had cases and been delayed, and I am grateful for the support that the Minister has given me to help to get…14 Jun 2022HANSARD Health and Social Care Leadership ReviewThe review underlines how vital leadership is to driving change and improvements in care. I put on record my thanks to the chief executive and board of the Queen Elizabeth…08 Jun 2022HANSARD Address to Her Majesty: Platinum JubileeIt is a pleasure to rise to support this Humble Address to Her Majesty the Queen. In doing so, I am mindful that while all my constituents are important, the Queen, through her…26 May 2022HANSARDEconomy UpdateWith the big increases in energy prices and other bills, my right hon. Friend is correct to bring forward these further comprehensive proposals to help the most vulnerable people.…26 May 2022HANSARDDefendants on Remand: Sentencing Hearings8. What plans he has to give Crown Court judges the power to require defendants held on remand to attend sentencing hearings in person.24 May 2022HANSARDDefendants on Remand: Sentencing HearingsIt is important for public confidence that justice is seen to be done. When defendants in murder, rape and other serious cases hide in their cells and fail to appear for…24 May 2022HANSARDMaking Britain the Best Place to Grow Up and Grow OldIt is a pleasure to be called to speak in this debate to support the measures in the Queen’s Speech, focusing on the core Conservative value of opportunity. Education is key to…16 May 2022HANSARDSpecial Educational Needs and Disabilities ReviewI know from visits to primary schools in my constituency—and the Green Paper underlines this—that the most common special need that people have in respect of speech and language…29 Mar 2022HANSARD Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King’s LynnMy hon. Friend gets to the nub of the issue, which is the impact of this situation on patients. The previous Secretary of State for Health came to the hospital, saw that and spoke…23 Mar 2022HANSARD Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King’s LynnI beg to move, That this House has considered quality of care and the estate at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King’s Lynn. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr…23 Mar 2022HANSARD Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King’s LynnI appreciate that my hon. Friend cannot get into the specifics, but can he assure me that the fact that this is the No.1 bid for the east of England will play heavily in the…23 Mar 2022HANSARD Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King’s LynnI am grateful to my hon. Friend for his support and words. He is absolutely right; I think his constituency has the oldest average age in the country, and that poses particular…23 Mar 2022HANSARD Sub-Postmasters: CompensationI join hon. Members in welcoming the announcement and the tenacity that the Minister has shown in addressing this injustice. Will the Government look to recover the compensation…22 Mar 2022HANSARDShale Gas ProductionGas suppliers are asking energy-intensive businesses, including a major paper mill in my constituency, for large up-front payments. As the Government review their energy strategy,…15 Mar 2022