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HANSARD SEND Provision: DerbyshireI thank the hon. Member for his intervention on a matter that I know is close to his heart. He is absolutely right. The delays are a real concern, and diagnosis at an early stage…12 Feb 2025HANSARD SEND Provision: DerbyshireI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. I think that every Derbyshire MP will testify to the same thing: that phones are not answered and emails go un-responded to. It is not…12 Feb 2025HANSARD SEND Provision: DerbyshireI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. The Government need to grip this issue across the country. Unfortunately, we understand his plight only too well in Derbyshire. Parents and…12 Feb 2025HANSARDCoalfield CommunitiesFirst, I pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme (Adam Jogee) for securing this important and timely debate. I echo his comments about our hon. Friend…06 Feb 2025HANSARDLicensing Hours Extension BillWe heard that licensing hours could not be extended for the Lionesses game because Parliament was not sitting. Does my hon. Friend agree that the changes in the Bill will give us…17 Jan 2025HANSARDNew Homes (Solar Generation) BillI pay tribute to the hon. Member for Cheltenham (Max Wilkinson) for bringing forward this Bill on a subject of great importance. I know from personal experience the time and…17 Jan 2025HANSARDNew Homes (Solar Generation) BillI would encourage the Minister to respond, because I do not think that it is for me to do so. However, I do think we should be doing everything we can to move towards a better,…17 Jan 2025HANSARD Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) BillI am in the fortunate position of being the neighbouring MP, so you may well be familiar with the school I mention, which is just down the road from your constituency. Will you…17 Jan 2025HANSARD UK-China Economic and Financial DialogueI commend the Chancellor for her visit to advocate for our country’s best interests, but does she agree that Chinese companies must not provide any support to Putin’s illegal war…14 Jan 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillI entirely agree with my hon. Friend about the proportionality of the Bill, which we discussed in Committee. The word “burden” has been used a great deal this afternoon. In his…09 Dec 2024HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) BillThe frustrations that the hon. and learned Member is talking about are surely a good argument for what the Government are trying to do in resetting the relationship between the UK…06 Dec 2024HANSARDMigration and Border SecurityAs an international liaison prosecutor, my job was to facilitate international co-operation, working with the NCA and overseas authorities. Does the Home Secretary agree that that…02 Dec 2024HANSARD Respect Orders and Antisocial BehaviourI welcome the Minister’s announcement, not just as a former Crown prosecutor but because the towns in my constituency are sadly not immune from antisocial behaviour. We often see…27 Nov 2024HANSARD Financial Assistance to Ukraine BillIt is a great privilege to be called to make my maiden speech in this most important debate, and it is an honour to represent the people of Amber Valley in this House. I am proud…20 Nov 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Fourth sitting)I intend to speak only briefly on the clause. I welcome the data protection assurances given by the Minister. This is an important clause because it allows the SIA to receive and…31 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (First sitting)indicated assent . Andy Burnham: You are nodding, which suggests that other places see that. It cannot be in the interest of public safety to have taxis licensed 100 miles away. I…29 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (First sitting)Q It is clear that the approach in Manchester has been very collaborative with businesses, local authorities and the community. Do you have any thoughts on the guidance that could…29 Oct 2024HANSARDRecent Disorder5. What assessment she has made of the impact of recent disorder on the criminal justice system.10 Sept 2024HANSARDRecent DisorderAs a Crown prosecutor for 21 years, I know only too well that the court backlog has been worsened by repair issues forcing courts to close. What is the Secretary of State doing to…10 Sept 2024