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HANSARDAutomotive Battery ManufacturersWe absolutely understand what affordable means, and we are absolutely committed to building an industry that supports batteries in the United Kingdom, ensuring that the transition…21 Sept 2021HANSARDHydrogen ProductionMy hon. Friend the Member for Warrington South (Andy Carter) asks a timely question; he may be aware that the United Kingdom recently published a hydrogen strategy outlining the…21 Sept 2021HANSARDHydrogen ProductionThe benefits will be huge. This work is another example of the fantastic Conservative Tees valley team led by my hon. Friend, supporting Darlington, and the Mayor, and it…21 Sept 2021HANSARDPublic Transport UseBuses are a clear manifestation of community across the country. Even for small-state Conservatives like me, there is a role for subsidy. Will the Secretary of State commit to a…09 Sept 2021HANSARDPublic Transport Use19. What steps he is taking to encourage people to use public transport after the covid-19 outbreak.09 Sept 2021HANSARDEast Midlands EconomyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir David. I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this debate. It is great to be both back in the Chamber and able…07 Sept 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Contracts and Public InquiryI am so grateful for the hon. and learned Lady’s intervention. She just spent about two minutes talking to this Chamber about the difference between bias and apparent bias, and…07 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Contracts and Public InquiryI am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this debate. I start by saying something with which I hope most Members can agree: I welcome the announcement of a public…07 Jul 2021HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance and the British CouncilThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for giving me the opportunity to contribute to the debate. I pay particular tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Totnes (Anthony Mangnall) for…30 Jun 2021HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance and the British CouncilIf my hon. Friend does not mind, I will try to make a little more progress. I do not think that righteousness should be outsourced to an international sector that I have been…30 Jun 2021HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance and the British CouncilIf I may, I will make some progress, but I would be delighted to give way to my hon. Friend in a moment. Probably what makes today’s debate so frustrating for people out there who…30 Jun 2021HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance and the British CouncilBut. The hon. Lady anticipates me, but perhaps I can start with some shared principles. I shall start my contribution today by reaffirming some of the things that have already…30 Jun 2021HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance and the British CouncilMy right hon. Friend raises an important point, which I know he has pursued relentlessly; I am sure that he will continue to do so beyond the confines of my very limited…30 Jun 2021HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance and the British CouncilMy hon. Friend is absolutely right that we have arbitrary targets everywhere; I do not doubt that. One reason that I sought election to this place was to try to get under the skin…30 Jun 2021HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance and the British CouncilOn the hon. Lady’s second point, I hope she will accept that different polls are saying different things. I may just leave that one there. On her first point, I absolutely accept…30 Jun 2021HANSARD Covid-Secure BordersThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for the opportunity to contribute to the debate this afternoon. I rise to speak not because I do not accept that coronavirus has created acute and…15 Jun 2021HANSARDLevelling-up AgendaIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. I am incredibly grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Isle of Wight (Bob Seely) for calling this hugely…15 Jun 2021HANSARD Environment BillI rise to speak on fracking, an issue close to my constituents’ hearts and mine, and to reject clearly the unnecessary and transparently political new clause 12. Since I was…26 May 2021HANSARDA Brighter Future for the Next GenerationThank you, Mr Deputy Speaker, for the opportunity to contribute to this important debate, particularly given its focus on the next generation and looking to the future. I welcome…13 May 2021HANSARDLobbying of Government CommitteeThank you for the opportunity to speak, Madam Deputy Speaker, although I am not sure exactly how to follow that. I remind the hon. Member for Ilford South (Sam Tarry) that I…14 Apr 2021