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HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (First sitting)Q These issues are very real for my constituents in Dartford because their lives have been blighted by congestion at the Dartford crossing, principally because the planning system…24 Apr 2025HANSARDPlan for Change8. What recent progress he has made on implementing the plan for change.24 Apr 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Second sitting)Q Very many new homes have been built in my constituency over the past decade. Unfortunately, residents believe—and I think it is undoubtedly the case—that that has put a huge…24 Apr 2025HANSARDPlan for ChangeI thank the Minister for her answer. It is a really impressive catalogue of achievement in the early months of the Government. Can the Minister set out more specific detail for my…24 Apr 2025HANSARDHospitalsThe Minister is setting out very articulately what this Government are doing to clear up the mess around the hospital provision that this country needs. Does he agree that the…23 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. I very much welcome the national youth survey, which was launched last month and was mentioned by the Secretary of State. It is great to see a Government who are not only…03 Apr 2025HANSARDShopliftingMay I thank the Minister for her earlier answer? Across my constituency, from the Co-op in Dartford to the Subway on the high street and Pet & Garden Supplies on Colney Road, I…31 Mar 2025HANSARDShoplifting13. What steps her Department is taking to tackle shoplifting.31 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI am pleased to say that the excellent Dartford Sharks basketball club will be playing in the Medway league men’s cup final this weekend. However, like sports clubs all across the…27 Mar 2025HANSARD Tobacco and Vapes BillI rise to speak to new clause 14 and amendments 86 and 87. I declare an interest as vice chair of the all-party parliamentary group on smoking and health. I am also a previous…26 Mar 2025HANSARD Tobacco and Vapes BillI commend the hon. Gentleman on his excellent speech so far and his work over many years to reduce smoking prevalence in this country. Does he agree that the tobacco companies…26 Mar 2025HANSARD Tobacco and Vapes BillDoes the right hon. Gentleman recall that many warned before the 2007 smoking ban that it would be unenforceable, and that there would be barely any compliance with it? However,…26 Mar 2025HANSARDArmed Forces RecruitmentI thank the Minister for his response. My constituency has a proud military history. Given the need to expand our armed forces, how can we help a new generation of young people in…24 Mar 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Recruitment9. What steps he is taking to increase recruitment to the armed forces.24 Mar 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillIt is a pleasure to speak in support of this much-needed Bill to get Britain building infrastructure again. Dartford—the constituency I have the privilege to represent in this…24 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. The Conservative party allowed the rivers and lakes in my constituency to be polluted with raw sewage while water bills rose and rose. Does the Secretary of State agree with…20 Mar 2025HANSARD Stations: Step-free AccessI thank the hon. Member for giving way—he might like to mark where he is in his speech. I pay tribute to him for his speech. Swanscombe station, in my constituency, is not part of…18 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. For many people in Dartford, being given the opportunity to learn new skills would open the door to work, particularly with the prospect of new infrastructure projects such as…17 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseLast year, Simone White, the daughter of one of my constituents, was travelling with her friend in Laos. Like many young people, they had chosen to go travelling in south-east…13 Mar 2025HANSARD NHS England UpdateI welcome the statement, particularly the commitment to ensure that as much money in the NHS as possible is spent on the frontline, where it can really affect patient outcomes.…13 Mar 2025