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HANSARDFoot and Mouth DiseaseAs a child, I distinctly remember the creeping fear on my family’s farms as foot and mouth moved ever closer. I realised that even as a child, and I feel sick just thinking that…15 Jan 2025HANSARD Local Government ReorganisationThe reason I am in this place and my absolute priority is to ensure that we deliver good public services to the people of North East Derbyshire, through well-run government with…15 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsLast year, Derbyshire was judged to be the worst county in the country for potholes, so one would think that the county council would welcome the record £76 million investment…09 Jan 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseWith the recent poor weather, too many of my constituents have had sleepless nights watching river gauges, fearing a repeat of last year’s flooding. Could the Leader of the House…09 Jan 2025HANSARD Public Finances: Borrowing CostsI want us to get serious for a minute here. [ Interruption. ] Many of my constituents in North East Derbyshire, who will have just heard the guffawing from the Opposition, have…09 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe procurement of Ajax wasted hundreds of millions of pounds—money desperately needed in my North East Derbyshire constituency. Can the Minister update me on the progress made in…06 Jan 2025HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) BillI am listening to my hon. Friend’s speech with interest. Does he agree that his contribution shows that there is space for fulsome debate and important democratic scrutiny of…06 Dec 2024HANSARD Plan for Change: Milestones for Mission-led GovernmentMy constituency saw the highest price rises in the country back in August, as a direct result of the Conservatives’ opposition to building the houses that are clearly so…05 Dec 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI have been supporting constituents in North East Derbyshire who face many issues with their new build homes. The construction quality can be poor, communication with the…05 Dec 2024HANSARDFarming and Inheritance TaxAll Governments have to make tough decisions. Faced with a £22 billion black hole, Labour has chosen to raise taxes on only the very wealthiest. The Conservatives’ record was…04 Dec 2024HANSARDFarming and Inheritance TaxThis talk of data reminds me that over 12,000 farmers and agribusinesses have gone out of business since 2010. Will the Minister reassure me about what we are doing to improve…04 Dec 2024HANSARDFarming and Inheritance TaxCan the Minister confirm that in the case of farms worth several million pounds, any mortgageable value is not included for the purpose of inheritance tax? Might that explain the…04 Dec 2024HANSARDFarming and Inheritance TaxIs the hon. Lady aware that the capital gains tax starts from the moment of a person deceasing, not from when they bought that land?04 Dec 2024HANSARD Employer National Insurance ContributionsA former Conservative leader once had the famous phrase, “There is no magic money tree.” Sadly, that is a lesson that Opposition Members have yet to learn. Let us be clear about…04 Dec 2024HANSARD Employer National Insurance ContributionsI could not agree more. I have heard from so many small business owners in North East Derbyshire who are so thankful for the changes that we are making to support them. If we fail…04 Dec 2024HANSARD Employer National Insurance ContributionsI am sure that the health team will listen to all and any contributions, and will make a decision. The Labour Government refuse to balance the books on the backs of the poor,…04 Dec 2024HANSARD Employer National Insurance ContributionsI am going to make progress, as I know other Back Benchers would like to speak. Instead of austerity mark II, we choose to invest in our services, our children and the people who…04 Dec 2024HANSARD Northern Ireland: Legacy of the TroublesAs a veteran, I pay tribute to the service of those police officers, members of the armed forces and the security services who did so much to keep people in Northern Ireland safe…04 Dec 2024HANSARDPlanning Reform3. What recent progress her Department has made on planning reform.02 Dec 2024HANSARDPlanning ReformMany young families would love to live in my beautiful constituency of North East Derbyshire, but unfortunately we just do not have the housing for them. Could the Minister assure…02 Dec 2024