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HANSARDTopical QuestionsI served in Germany for two years as part of NATO’s very high readiness joint task force, and I welcome the improved co-operation with that nation. I also saw at first hand the…18 Nov 2024HANSARDRural AffairsThe shadow Secretary of State says that she opposes the changes. Will she commit to reversing them, and which public services would she cut—for example, which NHS services?11 Nov 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsFamilies in my constituency have been hit hard in recent years by rising inflation outpacing their take-home pay. I am delighted, therefore, that the Chancellor has already…06 Nov 2024HANSARD Budget: Implications for Farming CommunitiesMany of the farmers in my constituency have regularly raised concerns with me over protecting farms and our food system from animal diseases. Will the Minister please outline what…04 Nov 2024HANSARD Ministerial Code: Policy AnnouncementsMy constituents in North East Derbyshire are still paying the price of the mini-Budget, with rises in their mortgages and rents. Does the Minister agree that the Conservatives…29 Oct 2024HANSARD China: Human Rights and SanctionsDoes the Foreign Secretary agree that it is a travesty that Jimmy Lai remains detained, and that he should be released immediately to return to his family?28 Oct 2024HANSARD Remembrance and VeteransI am a veteran, and it is great to be a veteran. I learned so much from my service in the military: I had so many great experiences, was proud to play my own small part in…28 Oct 2024HANSARD Independent Water CommissionMy constituents in North East Derbyshire are rightly disgusted that water bosses received over £41 million in bonuses and other incentives under the previous Conservative…23 Oct 2024HANSARDMulti-sport Grassroots Facilities3. What steps she is taking to support multi-sport grassroots facilities.17 Oct 2024HANSARDMulti-sport Grassroots FacilitiesAccess to those facilities is vital for mental health and community cohesion, no more so than in the small towns and villages that make up my constituency. Does the Minister agree…17 Oct 2024HANSARD City and Town Centres: RegenerationMy hon. Friend has spoken about the negative impact that empty shops have; I welcome her calls for a strategy. Does she agree that any strategy must take into account the…16 Oct 2024HANSARD Afghan Special Forces Relocation ReviewHaving served in the conflict in Afghanistan, I know how vital the work of units such as 333 and 444 was in supporting our troops. Is work currently under way to consider the…14 Oct 2024HANSARDVAT: Independent SchoolsThank you, Mr Speaker, for calling me to make my first contribution in the House. It is a great honour to be here. I am so proud to be part of a Government who are putting state…08 Oct 2024HANSARD Farming and Food SecurityDoes my hon. Friend agree that the fact that so many Labour MPs have a farming background, as I do, and that so many rural seats are represented by Labour, makes it clear that we…08 Oct 2024