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HANSARD Code of Conduct and Modernisation CommitteeThis, to me, seems a little bit unfair. A political party that is represented in this House and got over 4 million votes at the last election will have no representation…25 Jul 2024HANSARDImmigration and Home AffairsGood beer.23 Jul 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsDuring the general election campaign, the Health Secretary visited King’s Mill hospital in Ashfield, and I am sure that helped me to get re-elected. King’s Mill was built on a…23 Jul 2024HANSARD Border Security and AsylumWhen I was in the migrant camps in northern France last year, the migrants told me and some of my colleagues that one deterrent that would stop them coming would be if they were…22 Jul 2024HANSARD Clean Energy Superpower MissionThe Secretary of State speaks very passionately about GB Energy. I remind him that just a few years ago, the Labour-controlled Nottingham city council had its own energy company…18 Jul 2024HANSARD Mineworkers’ Pension SchemeWe have seen many injustices debated in this House. Just today, we have seen the injustice of the WASPI women. In recent weeks, we have spoken about the infected blood scandal…16 May 2024HANSARD Mineworkers’ Pension SchemeWhen I was deputy chairman of the Conservative party, and even before that, I spoke to the current Prime Minister, who was then Chancellor of the Exchequer, and, to be fair, he…16 May 2024HANSARD Mineworkers’ Pension SchemeThe Minister said that it was a fair deal at the time. I was working down the pit at the time. I assure him that nobody I worked with thought that it was a fair deal; we thought…16 May 2024HANSARD Mineworkers’ Pension SchemeThe hon. Gentleman makes some reasonable points. To be fair, the guarantee scheme has worked in that the Government have been able to take more risks with the pension fund and it…16 May 2024HANSARDUnion of Great Britain and Northern IrelandI voted for the Windsor framework because the Prime Minister said it removed the Irish sea border, yet £192 million is budgeted to be spent on installing border posts for the…24 Apr 2024HANSARDUnion of Great Britain and Northern Ireland1. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to safeguard Northern Ireland’s place in the Union.24 Apr 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. I was disappointed to see the chair of my local hospital trust and the east midlands Labour mayoral candidate use my hospital as a political campaign prop by inviting the…23 Apr 2024HANSARDType 2 Diabetes: Medicine Shortages6. What steps she is taking to tackle medicine shortages for type 2 diabetes.23 Apr 2024HANSARDType 2 Diabetes: Medicine ShortagesWe know that obesity in this country is costing the NHS about £20 billion a year, and it is a major contributory factor to type 2 diabetes, which is preventable in a lot of cases…23 Apr 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. Energy Security and Net Zero questions has once again proved to me how out of touch this place is with the rest of the country. The poorest 40% of UK households will be made…16 Apr 2024HANSARD Prevention of Future Deaths Report: Terance RadfordSorry—the MP there is the hon. Member for Mansfield (Ben Bradley). I apologise, Dame Maria. Terry was born in Mansfield Woodhouse and lived there all his life. He was proud of his…20 Mar 2024HANSARD Prevention of Future Deaths Report: Terance RadfordI beg to move, That this House has considered lessons learned from the Terance Radford Prevention of Future Deaths Report. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dame…20 Mar 2024HANSARD Prevention of Future Deaths Report: Terance RadfordI completely understand that the Minister would be breaking the law to tell us what sort of disciplinary measures were taken on the three governors. However, can the Minister…20 Mar 2024HANSARD Prevention of Future Deaths Report: Terance RadfordObviously, the family will be very disappointed with the outcome of the debate. I know that. Although I was encouraged by some of the things the Minister said about strengthening…20 Mar 2024HANSARDImmigration Rules and Border SecurityI welcome the news that the Ukrainian visa scheme has been extended by 18 months; that is very generous. Could the Minister confirm that while there is a war in Ukraine and while…20 Feb 2024