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HANSARD Finance BillWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?27 Nov 2024HANSARD Finance BillIf the right hon. Gentleman and his colleagues are against all the revenue-raising measures in the Budget, perhaps he could explain which of the many investments in the health…27 Nov 2024HANSARD Finance BillI am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this very important debate as we move to put the measures announced at the Budget on the statute book but, first, I add my…27 Nov 2024HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillIt is a privilege to speak in this debate on a Bill that delivers on our manifesto commitment to finish the job started by the right hon. Member for Richmond and Northallerton…26 Nov 2024HANSARD Fly-tippingI congratulate my hon. Friend and near neighbour on securing this important debate. Fly-tipping clearly affects all parts of our country, rural and urban, and certainly my…26 Nov 2024HANSARD“Get Britain Working” White PaperI welcome the innovation and energy in the White Paper. It will make a huge difference to people and businesses across the country. In relation to the welcome announcement of…26 Nov 2024HANSARD G20 and COP29 SummitsI associate myself with the tributes to Lord Prescott, and send my condolences to his family. I very warmly welcome the Prime Minister’s statement, particularly on COP. As Members…21 Nov 2024HANSARDPolice ReformResidents living around Wilmot Park in west Dartford continue to be plagued by antisocial behaviour, including vandalism, the use of motorbikes in green spaces, noise and…20 Nov 2024HANSARD Asylum Seekers: Hotel AccommodationIt is worth remembering that when this Government came into office, we were in the middle of the worst year ever for small boat crossings —the number of crossings was 6% higher…20 Nov 2024HANSARD Bus FundingJust a few short weeks ago, when the new bus franchising arrangements were announced in this place, Conservative Members said that it would never work without funding attached.…18 Nov 2024HANSARD National Insurance Contributions: HealthcareLast month’s Budget finally gave my constituents hope that there will be an NHS that works for them. Will my hon. Friend assure me that this Government will avoid the…14 Nov 2024HANSARD Council TaxAs a member of a council for more than 30 years—like other Members of this House, I am still one—I have to say that, in the last few years, I have not met a single councillor from…14 Nov 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseEarlier this month, a BBC investigation uncovered a range of issues with the Dart charge, the toll paid to use the Dartford crossing, consistent with the significant problems I…14 Nov 2024HANSARDTransport Infrastructure Projects: Elizabeth LineIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Vickers, and I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Reading Central (Matt Rodda) on securing this important debate. We may…12 Nov 2024HANSARD Rail PerformanceAt a recent meeting with me to discuss rail improvements for my constituents, the chief executive of Southeastern—a nationalised company, as has been confirmed—was able to confirm…11 Nov 2024HANSARDIncome tax (charge)It is a privilege to rise as Dartford’s first Labour MP for 14 years to welcome the first Labour Budget for 15 years. But before I do so, I pay tribute to those who have made…31 Oct 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ7. After 14 years of failure by the last Government to renew and grow the UK’s infrastructure, does the Prime Minister agree that additional investment is needed to kick-start…30 Oct 2024HANSARD Lower Thames CrossingThe hon. Gentleman seems to be saying that the lower Thames crossing project, which would take 20% of traffic out of the Dartford crossing and retain 14% of that reduction after…29 Oct 2024HANSARD Lower Thames CrossingI would like to make progress, because the Minister needs to speak. The project will tackle the air pollution, the missed hospital and GP appointments and the strain on wellbeing…29 Oct 2024HANSARD Lower Thames CrossingAt the moment, the project is attempting to receive a development consent order from the Government; that will be adjudged in May. The project is a result of three separate…29 Oct 2024