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HANSARDObesity: Food and DietI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Stroud (Dr Opher) for securing this much-needed debate. I also thank the right hon. Member for Wetherby and Easingwold (Sir Alec Shelbrooke)…20 Jan 2025HANSARDLocal Growth FundingIlford is a hub of regeneration, offering opportunities to independent businesses in new spaces such as Mercato Metropolitano. Ilford has thousands of small and medium-sized…20 Jan 2025HANSARDLocal Growth Funding13. What discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on using local growth funding to help increase economic growth.20 Jan 2025HANSARD Parking: Town CentresIn the borough of Redbridge, where I was the leader of the council for the last 10 years, we brought in one-hour free parking, which increased footfall and the churn of cars, and…14 Jan 2025HANSARD PlaygroundsI absolutely agree, and footfall is much needed in this day and age. Thanks to the investment, not only can families enjoy a free day out right on their doorstep, but local…08 Jan 2025HANSARD PlaygroundsI commend my hon. Friend the Member for Bournemouth East (Tom Hayes) on securing this debate, and what a pleasure it is to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Lewell-Buck.…08 Jan 2025HANSARDKnife Offences4. What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on prosecuting knife offences.19 Dec 2024HANSARDKnife OffencesI commend the Government for acting swiftly to ban ninja swords, seize zombie-style knives and crack down on the illegal online sale of these weapons. It will reassure communities…19 Dec 2024HANSARDDiscrimination Against Ethnic Minorities5. What steps she is taking to help end discrimination against ethnic minority people.18 Dec 2024HANSARDDiscrimination Against Ethnic MinoritiesI commend the Government for their commitment to tackling discrimination by introducing ethnicity pay gap reporting for large employers, for example. Nearly 80% of my Ilford South…18 Dec 2024HANSARD Violence against Women and GirlsIt is a privilege to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Mark. I thank the hon. Member for Poplar and Limehouse (Apsana Begum) for securing this important debate. In my…27 Nov 2024HANSARDLocal Transport Funding18. What financial support she is providing to local transport authorities and mayors.21 Nov 2024HANSARDLocal Transport FundingMay I, too, associate myself with the tributes paid to the late Lord Prescott? I commend the Government’s initiatives to increase connectivity across London. For example, the new…21 Nov 2024HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian SituationI agree with my hon. Friend. That is their right and they should be allowed it, without any question from anybody outside. We should use our influence around the world to ensure…19 Nov 2024HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian SituationI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Glasgow West (Patricia Ferguson) for securing this debate. There is no shying away from the fact that a heartbreaking humanitarian…19 Nov 2024HANSARD Family and Work VisasI congratulate the hon. Member for Belfast South and Mid Down (Claire Hanna) on securing this debate. She spoke very eloquently and with a lot of knowledge and passion, as well as…13 Nov 2024HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)Our NHS is literally a lifeline for so many of us across the country. Last year, I witnessed that at first hand. From riding 85 miles on a Sunday, I went for precautionary tests…05 Nov 2024HANSARD Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [Lords]I thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for calling me to make my maiden speech. I congratulate the right hon. Member for Staffordshire Moorlands (Dame Karen Bradley) on speaking with…22 Oct 2024HANSARD Driving Test AvailabilityThank you, Sir Roger. I cannot speak because I have not made my maiden speech. I will make an intervention very shortly, thank you.16 Oct 2024HANSARD Driving Test AvailabilityI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Bracknell (Peter Swallow) for securing such an important debate. Does my hon. Friend the Member for Carlisle (Ms Minns) agree that the…16 Oct 2024