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HANSARDEconomic Responsibility and a Plan for GrowthIf we have learned one thing from the experience of the past few weeks, it is that there really is no magic money tree, and the Government really do have to pay their way. Some of…19 Oct 2022HANSARDEconomic UpdateThe Chancellor will be aware that his actions over the past few days have already lowered long-term expectations for interest rates. Can he set out for the House what impact he…17 Oct 2022HANSARDReplacement of the Chancellor of the ExchequerFiscal credibility is always the backbone of any growth policy, so I welcome the actions of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, but just as important are pro-growth reforms to back…17 Oct 2022HANSARDMotorists: Fuel CostsRural constituencies such as mine in Broadland, where public transport is limited, are disproportionately affected by high fuel costs. It is sometimes overlooked that people also…13 Oct 2022HANSARDMotorists: Fuel Costs12. What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on taking steps to support motorists with fuel costs.13 Oct 2022HANSARD Dental Training College: East AngliaAs I was saying, it would be all too easy to focus any speech on dentistry on a call for the renegotiation of the NHS dental contract. Every Member of Parliament will know from…11 Oct 2022HANSARD Dental Training College: East AngliaThank you for that clarification, Madam Deputy Speaker. Does my hon. Friend agree that all those aspects are very important, but that perhaps there is another proposed solution…11 Oct 2022HANSARD Dental Training College: East AngliaMy hon. Friend is entirely right. There is a further point to be made about the collaboration between the University of East Anglia and the Norfolk and Norwich University…11 Oct 2022HANSARD Dental Training College: East AngliaI am grateful—11 Oct 2022HANSARD Dental Training College: East AngliaI am grateful to my hon. Friend for that intervention, and I agree entirely. There can be collaboration between the university in Norwich and the University of Suffolk, which is…11 Oct 2022HANSARD Dental Training College: East AngliaI am grateful to my hon. Friend. The only phrase that I would pick him up on is that he has “a foot in both camps”. I do not think there should be two camps. This is an East…11 Oct 2022HANSARD Dental Training College: East AngliaIt would be all too easy to focus any speech on dentistry on a call for the renegotiation of the NHS— [Interruption. ]11 Oct 2022HANSARDThe Growth PlanWithout growth, government just becomes an exercise in rearranging the deck chairs, so I absolutely welcome this unashamed focus on growth. As my hon. Friend the Member for…23 Sept 2022HANSARD Shale Gas ExtractionThe Secretary of State has repeatedly referenced a 2012 report that identified considerable potential reserves. How significant might those be in achieving energy security?22 Sept 2022HANSARDTributes to Her Late Majesty The QueenI add my remarks to the outpouring of love, affection and gratitude for the life of Her late Majesty on behalf of the people of Broadland. It is a sombre day as we grieve, so who…09 Sept 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolI recently met a cross-party delegation of MPs from Tunisia, who are united in their opposition to the forced closure of the Parliament building with tanks by President Saied, and…06 Sept 2022HANSARDSewage PollutionWe need to establish the real scale of the problem. It has been estimated that providing a full solution to storm overflow discharges will require the replacement of 100,000 miles…06 Sept 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsDoes my right hon. Friend agree that establishing a price for carbon would give the free market the signal it needs to invest in low-carbon alternatives across the economy? Does…20 Jul 2022HANSARDNew Pylons: East AngliaMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. As a question of law, it must be open because it is subject to planning. The Minister has a great opportunity not to make the errors that we…19 Jul 2022HANSARDNew Pylons: East AngliaI am glad to lend my support to the arguments of many MPs whose constituencies are directly affected by the proposed pylon route of East Anglia GREEN. I represent the constituency…19 Jul 2022