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HANSARD Local Government ReorganisationWhat would the Secretary of State say to my constituents in Broxbourne, who never asked for this reorganisation and are concerned that it is just a waste of time and money that…16 Jul 2026HANSARDCoastal Communities: Isolation and Hidden DeprivationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Alec. It is a huge privilege to wind up the debate on behalf of the official Opposition. I thank the hon. Member for Isle of…14 Jul 2026HANSARDLocal Government ReorganisationThe Minister and I have had many exchanges on this topic, and she knows that I am focused on securing the best outcome for my constituents. We know that reorganisation in…13 Jul 2026HANSARDImmigration and Asylum BillWe must reduce immigration to this country and get a grip of our asylum system. Unlike the MPs behind her, I do think the Home Secretary is starting to move in the right…13 Jul 2026HANSARDThe Greater Cambridge Development Corporation (Establishment) Order 2026The Minister is always very generous with his time. He has just explained the boundaries of the development corporation. Cambridge is going through local government…08 Jul 2026HANSARDCommonhold and Leasehold Reform: Managing AgentsI commend the hon. Member for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green (Florence Eshalomi) for securing this important debate, and for her continued strong and effective leadership of the…02 Jul 2026HANSARDDraft Town and Country Planning (Discharge of Local Planning Authority Functions) (England) Regulations 2026It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Desmond. I have great respect for the Minister. I hope that he remains in post or gets a promotion in the upcoming…30 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Town and Country Planning (Discharge of Local Planning Authority Functions) (England) Regulations 2026The Minister mentions local plans and schemes of delegation. If a developer comes forward with a planning application that is not allocated within the local plan, how will that be…30 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Town and Country Planning (Discharge of Local Planning Authority Functions) (England) Regulations 2026The Minister is being very generous with his time. How can the public deal with planning officers who get it wrong? At the moment, if a planning committee gets it wrong, the…30 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Local Government (Structural and Boundary Changes) (Control of Disposals etc.) (Amendment) Order 2026It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. The Government are bringing forward logical proposals to deal with new councils, but my concern is that I am not…24 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Local Government (Structural and Boundary Changes) (Control of Disposals etc.) (Amendment) Order 2026Thank you for your guidance, Mr Vickers. This is an important piece of legislation that the Government are bringing forward. I wonder whether the Minister could explore some of…24 Jun 2026HANSARD Climate ChangeBefore entering this place, I worked in the energy efficiency industry. I know the potential that we have when we back our home-grown manufacturers across the United Kingdom, and…24 Jun 2026HANSARD Climate ChangeWhen I was leader of my council, I went to a number of meetings in my constituency and spoke to a number of constituents. Experts on transport come to meetings and say that…24 Jun 2026HANSARDLeasehold ReformThank you, Mr. Speaker. Like millions of people across the country, I am a leaseholder. We have been waiting nearly two years since the Government promised to improve the system.…15 Jun 2026HANSARDRetirement Home Exit FeesThe Minister should also consider the impact of the conveyancing process on this important issue. I have heard many complaints from older people in my constituency about the lack…15 Jun 2026HANSARDLocal Government ReformWill the Minister give way?10 Jun 2026HANSARDLocal Government ReformIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Murrison. May I congratulate you on the 25th anniversary of your election to this House, which happened a few days ago? I…10 Jun 2026HANSARDRailways BillBroxbourne is an important commuter area when travelling into London. Millions of journeys start and end at stations in my constituency every year, and more than double the…10 Jun 2026HANSARDRailways BillI thank the hon. Member for supporting the point I was making. The Elizabeth line was a new line with new trains going along it, but currently, planning applications are submitted…10 Jun 2026HANSARDLocal Government ReformI, too, sit on the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee. Does the hon. Gentleman agree that the reason the Government are struggling to answer that question is that…10 Jun 2026