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HANSARDCoronavirus: Employment SupportI thank the Minister for the measures that he has already taken to help the self-employed, but my constituency has the highest number of self-employed in the country, so will he…19 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. Does the Minister agree that British businesses, such as Martin-Baker aircraft company, based in Denham, are at the heart of our defence industry? Can I tempt him to join me…16 Mar 2020HANSARD British Library Board (Power to Borrow) BillI would like to highlight the work of the British Library and what it has done to promote entrepreneurship with its business and IP centres. As a Conservative, I believe in small…13 Mar 2020HANSARD Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) BillThe problem of high public sector exit payments is not only the amount—sometimes £100,000 or £200,000; truly shocking amounts—but the acceptance of such payments by public sector…13 Mar 2020HANSARD Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) BillAbsolutely. I thank my hon. Friend for that intervention. Mergers between the public and private sectors are something that I welcome. Bringing private sector efficiency to the…13 Mar 2020HANSARDEducation (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) BillOn the point that was made about generic uniforms, does my hon. Friend agree that schools could provide those not only for primary and secondary, but to work in areas with gang…13 Mar 2020HANSARDPlanning for the FutureTo discourage the needless urban sprawl on our green belt, what steps is the Secretary of State taking to encourage councils to unlock unused brownfield sites first and to work…12 Mar 2020HANSARD Policing (England and Wales)I pay tribute to the Thames Valley police force for its tireless work in keeping our streets safe and thank the Minister for increasing our funding—we will be putting it to good…24 Feb 2020HANSARD Terrorist Offenders (Restriction of Early Release) BillI agree with the hon. Gentleman about the separation units. We need to think about how we can increase the numbers. People who are already radicalised arrive in prison and then…12 Feb 2020HANSARD Prisoners (Disclosure of Information About Victims) BillI just wish to thank the Secretary of State for this Bill. On the issue of victims of child sexual exploitation and sexual abuse, there is nothing better than holding abusers to…11 Feb 2020HANSARDCounty Lines: Exploitation of Children12. What steps she is taking to stop county lines drugs gangs exploiting children.10 Feb 2020HANSARDFlood ResponseWill the Secretary of State join me in paying tribute to Buckinghamshire County Council, the emergency services and volunteers who worked tirelessly to clean up wind-blown rubbish…10 Feb 2020HANSARDCounty Lines: Exploitation of ChildrenIn Beaconsfield, the Thames Valley police have been working tirelessly to protect and prevent child exploitation, particularly from county lines. Will the Minister update the…10 Feb 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. In Beaconsfield, we have many hard-working farmers, as well as local environmental groups such as Transition Town Marlow and Wild Marlow, which are leading the way locally in…06 Feb 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. Will the Minister provide an update on why the Chinese Government are not giving permission for their citizens to leave the country with their British partners?04 Feb 2020HANSARDOxford-Cambridge ExpresswayOn infrastructure and paying in, we in Iver in Beaconsfield receive very little money for transport infrastructure. We would love to see our footpaths and our roads used, but we…30 Jan 2020HANSARD Direct Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) BillRegarding tribunals and disputed claims, are we going to set up a temporary agricultural tribunal or legal system to handle the processing of such claims or disputes? For example,…28 Jan 2020HANSARD Direct Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) BillIn Beaconsfield, we are still very keen to receive these payments, and the Minister is right to bring forward the Bill. Many of my farmers would like to produce more, but that is…28 Jan 2020HANSARDLegal Aid AccessWhat assurances can my hon. Friend give me that legal aid is reaching those who need it most—not only in my constituency, but across the UK—in order that they can access justice?14 Jan 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. Will my right hon. Friend join me in praising the excellent market town of Marlow for its thriving high street, with local stores such as FourState, which sources…13 Jan 2020