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HANSARD Independent Water CommissionI welcome the statement. Residents in Dartford will be impressed by the Government’s ambitious commitment to halve sewage pollution in our lakes, rivers and seas within five…21 Jul 2025HANSARDSEND Provision: South-east EnglandI congratulate the hon. Member on securing this incredibly important debate; the number of people who wish to speak is a testament to that. As one Kent MP to another, I agree that…15 Jul 2025HANSARDState of Climate and NatureI warmly welcome the Secretary of State’s statement, particularly his encouragement for Members from across the House to support the Government’s efforts—and those of any future…14 Jul 2025HANSARDCrown Court Backlog2. What steps her Department is taking to reduce the Crown court backlog.08 Jul 2025HANSARDCrown Court BacklogThanks to the massive court delays inherited from the Conservatives, as the Secretary of State said, residents in Dartford continue to face huge delays in getting cases involving…08 Jul 2025HANSARD Football Governance Bill [Lords]I do think that the Conservative Government’s attitude in the 1980s was to treat football fans as less than human. I would not wish to say that Opposition Members are not football…08 Jul 2025HANSARD Football Governance Bill [Lords]It is a pleasure to speak once again on this important Bill. I happily declare an interest as a season ticket holder at Selhurst Park and long-term fan of Crystal Palace. I am…08 Jul 2025HANSARDGovernment Performance against Fiscal RulesWith major investments announced by this Government that will directly benefit my constituents—such as the lower Thames crossing, Darent Valley hospital and school building…07 Jul 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Leader of the House rightly celebrates the one-year anniversary of this Government, with all the great work started on the NHS, transport and new homes. She will be aware that…03 Jul 2025HANSARD NHS 10-Year PlanI thank the Secretary of State for both his statement and the 10-year plan. I am delighted that residents in Dartford were able to play a full part in shaping its priorities…03 Jul 2025HANSARDWelfare ReformOver the weekend, I had the privilege of engaging in a number of in-depth conversations with people and families living with disabilities, and I thank Dartford’s Kindness…30 Jun 2025HANSARDRoad Network: Condition9. What steps she is taking to improve the condition of the road network.26 Jun 2025HANSARDRoad Network: ConditionI thank the Minister for her answer, and for reassuring residents in Swanscombe and the surrounding areas that, two years after the collapse of Galley Hill Road, hope for a…26 Jun 2025HANSARD Department for TransportHaving seen the DOGE unit turn up in Kent on day one—people with no knowledge of Kent, wearing baseball hats—I am not hugely confident that the council will spend the money well,…25 Jun 2025HANSARD Department for TransportMy hon. Friend makes an extremely good point. Wi-fi not only enables people to work on trains and maintain the connectivity that they need to live their life while using public…25 Jun 2025HANSARD Department for TransportI thank speakers who have taken part in the debate, and I particularly thank my hon. Friend the Member for Brentford and Isleworth (Ruth Cadbury), the Chair of the Transport…25 Jun 2025HANSARD Unadopted Estates and RoadsI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this debate, and thank him for his powerful speech about the iniquity of the current situation. From talking to residents of Ebbsfleet…24 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. I thank the Minister for the Indo-Pacific, my hon. Friend the Member for Hornsey and Friern Barnet (Catherine West), for her support for the family of Simone White, who…24 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. Child poverty in my constituency grew from 12.4% in 2015 to 15.5% in 2024: huge growth under the last Government. With the child poverty taskforce due to report soon, can the…23 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy hon. Friend speaks of the views of constituents. At a very well attended public meeting of my constituents just before Second Reading, one key question they wanted an answer to…20 Jun 2025