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HANSARDUkraine: DiplomacyLast weekend the Prime Minister said that the UK would do all that it could to support Ukraine. If that is the case, why do the Government continue to prevaricate over seizing…13 May 2025HANSARD Local Housing Need Assessment ReformI thank the Minister for his reply and all Members for their very interesting contributions. One thing that is really striking is that we see the same problem up and down the…13 May 2025HANSARD Local Housing Need Assessment ReformYes, it makes strategic planning very difficult. Provision of infrastructure, particularly in rural areas, is a major problem and not sufficiently built into the planning system…13 May 2025HANSARD Local Housing Need Assessment ReformFor the individuals who benefit, no one can argue with it. It is the same with the sale of a council house—if you are the family that gets it, it has clearly given you a massive…13 May 2025HANSARD Local Housing Need Assessment ReformI thank my hon. Friend, who makes a very good point. The system is working almost to the reverse of what was intended. In my constituency of Horsham many people either work for…13 May 2025HANSARDUkraine: Diplomacy7. What diplomatic steps his Department is taking to support Ukraine.13 May 2025HANSARD Local Housing Need Assessment ReformI beg to move, That this House has considered reform of the standard method for assessing local housing need. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Hobhouse.…13 May 2025HANSARDPersonal Independence Payment: Eligibility Criteria10. What estimate her Department has made of the potential impact of changes to the eligibility criteria for personal independence payment on the number of people receiving that…12 May 2025HANSARDPersonal Independence Payment: Eligibility CriteriaThe Government say that their PIP reforms will help people into employment, but the Multiple Sclerosis Society says that 60% of sufferers believe those reforms will make it harder…12 May 2025HANSARD Dedicated Schools GrantIn West Sussex, the deficit on our DSG grant is £130 million, and that will potentially double by next year. Despite that, SEND provision, which is the main driver of that…06 May 2025HANSARDParking RegulationIn Horsham town, in my constituency, we have a central car park outside a Sainsbury’s, which is operated by a third-party contractor. The number of disputed tickets is out of…06 May 2025HANSARD Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillWhen it comes to public money, everyone accepts the importance of preventing fraud; there is no dispute about that. The mere thought that our benefit system could be exploited…29 Apr 2025HANSARDScientific and Regulatory Procedures: Use of DogsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship today, Ms Jardine. I am grateful to speak in this very important debate. Every year, thousands of dogs are subjected to…28 Apr 2025HANSARDHospitalsIn my constituency, there has been a popular campaign for a general hospital for many decades without success. Given that we did not even make it on to Boris’s fantasy list of 40…23 Apr 2025HANSARD Statutory Sick PayIn my Horsham constituency office, I employ a member of staff who has ME. Fortunately, we can be very flexible with their working hours. However, under current law—where statutory…22 Apr 2025HANSARDResidential Estate Management CompaniesIn my constituency of Horsham, we have many similar examples. Would my hon. Friend agree that although we certainly need legislation, the industry could act right now by…22 Apr 2025HANSARDEating Disorder AwarenessIn my constituency of Horsham, we had a particularly upsetting case of a constituent whose daughter had significant mental health and behavioural issues that were very difficult…01 Apr 2025HANSARD Adoption and Special Guardianship Support FundI am talking to a family in my constituency who adopted a young boy and a girl in 2021. They understood at the time that the children were likely to have special needs because of…01 Apr 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillFirst, I wholly respect the intention behind the Bill; it is a serious attempt to solve a serious problem. I also recognise that what was happening under the Conservatives did not…24 Mar 2025HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillAge UK in my constituency has told me that the employer NICs rise will cost it £50,000 a year. Does the Minister agree that it is impossible to improve the public sector by taxing…19 Mar 2025