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HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. Roads in my constituency, including the B1125, are becoming rat runs because of the increase in traffic on the A12. Does the Secretary of State agree that we need a full…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseOver the past six weeks, I have had 430 pieces of casework about uncollected bins in my constituency—I am sure that every one of those constituents can tell the former Member for…09 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. The Secretary of State will know that there is no legal duty for energy developers to co-ordinate when they are developing in the same area or place, or at the same time. In…07 Jul 2026HANSARDFlood Insurance: Reform of Flood ReI welcome the statement, and thank the Minister for her work. She has rightly observed that people are more likely to be at risk of flooding because of climate change, and that…01 Jul 2026HANSARD Nationally Significant Energy Infrastructure ProjectsIt will not surprise you, Ms Vaz, that I agree with every point that my hon. Friend just made. She and I have spoken about this at length. I was about to say that under the…30 Jun 2026HANSARD Nationally Significant Energy Infrastructure ProjectsI beg to move, That this House has considered the contribution of nationally significant energy infrastructure projects to communities. It is a privilege to serve under your…30 Jun 2026HANSARD Nationally Significant Energy Infrastructure ProjectsI agree with a lot of what the hon. Gentleman says. The projects that we are discussing should deliver that as part of their long-term investment, and many of those things do not…30 Jun 2026HANSARD Nationally Significant Energy Infrastructure ProjectsI could not agree more. We need to make sure that we compensate for the impact, especially when projects are built out. I will come to that later in my speech. The National Grid’s…30 Jun 2026HANSARD Nationally Significant Energy Infrastructure ProjectsI feel the hon. Member’s pain, and I share many of his frustrations in the arguments that I am laying out today. If our communities are hosting vital infrastructure, they should…30 Jun 2026HANSARD Nationally Significant Energy Infrastructure ProjectsI do appreciate that argument, and I have toyed with saying this publicly, for good reason. Of course that is true, but in my constituency I also have lots of people who are off…30 Jun 2026HANSARD Farming: Financial SustainabilityMy hon. Friend is making an excellent point. It is not just about identity; we also cannot be reliant on food imports if we are going to be food secure as a nation.24 Jun 2026HANSARD Farming Road Map and Profitability ReviewOver the next 20 years we are set to see a 30% reduction in water availability for farms and producers across the country, much of which will affect Suffolk Coastal. I was glad to…24 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Secretary of State just praised the previous Government’s role in rolling out renewables, but what they did not do is seek to co-ordinate energy projects, in particular…02 Jun 2026HANSARD Preparedness for National EmergenciesIt is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Barker. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Dunfermline and Dollar (Graeme Downie) on securing this debate. I want…02 Jun 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ9. Fertiliser prices are spiralling, and it is not just down to the war in the middle east; it is also because of the choices of the previous Conservative Government, who allowed…22 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. One of the biggest housing challenges in many of my villages and market towns—for instance, Orford, Aldeburgh and even larger towns such as Felixstowe— is the selling off of…13 Apr 2026HANSARD Coastal ErosionI am pleased to present the sixth report of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, “Erosion of trust: the impact of coastal erosion on communities”. I will start by…26 Mar 2026HANSARD Coastal ErosionThe hon. Member is absolutely right that our report highlights the significant strain that coastal erosion places on communities, and the impact that has on their mental health. I…26 Mar 2026HANSARD Coastal ErosionI thank the hon. Member for his contribution. I am sure he will be aware that the shoreline management plans dictate what level of investment and defences are appropriate for an…26 Mar 2026HANSARD Coastal ErosionWe explicitly talk about planning in our report. It is a key issue; when we are building new homes and new communities, we must take coastal erosion into account. Recommendation…26 Mar 2026