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HANSARD Zero Emission Vehicle MandateMany of my North Durham constituents proudly work at Nissan in the constituency of my neighbour my hon. Friend the Member for Washington and Gateshead South (Mrs Hodgson). Nissan…07 Apr 2025HANSARD Israel: Refusal of Entry for UK ParliamentariansFor 13 years before my election, I worked as director of an organisation called We Believe in Israel, and I refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial…07 Apr 2025HANSARD School-based Nursery Capital GrantsI welcome the Secretary of State’s announcement that seven new school-based nurseries will be established in County Durham, including one at Bloemfontein primary school in my…02 Apr 2025HANSARD Driving Licences: Zero Emission VehiclesCould the Minister elaborate on the types of vehicles that will be covered by the provision for additional weight for disabled users?02 Apr 2025HANSARD Bosnia and HerzegovinaDoes the Minister agree that we need leaders in the west Balkans region who are focused on building a stable and inclusive future for all the peoples of the region, instead of…31 Mar 2025HANSARD Myanmar EarthquakeThe terrible loss of life and destruction caused by the earthquake in Myanmar is heaping further suffering on the people of that country, who are enduring a violent, repressive…31 Mar 2025HANSARDService AccommodationCan the Secretary of State reassure forces families in North Durham that the Labour Government are ending the previous Conservative Government’s failed approach of papering over…24 Mar 2025HANSARD Military Co-operation with IsraelDoes the hon. Gentleman not accept that the Government have introduced arms export licence suspensions, which target any weapons that might be of British origin that would be used…18 Mar 2025HANSARD Military Co-operation with IsraelIt is an honour to serve under your chairship, Ms Jardine. I thank the hon. Member for Leicester South (Shockat Adam) for securing this debate today and for the sincerity of the…18 Mar 2025HANSARD Military Co-operation with IsraelDoes the hon. Member not accept that in the unlikely event that RAF transport aircraft had been carrying something as large as a helicopter or a military vehicle from Cyprus to…18 Mar 2025HANSARD Military Co-operation with IsraelDoes my hon. Friend accept that it is more likely that F-35s were in use to shoot down Iranian drones, cruise missiles and other projectiles that were fired at Israel? Israel…18 Mar 2025HANSARDPensions Triple Lock: North Durham13. What assessment she has made of the impact of the pensions triple-lock on pensioners in North Durham constituency.17 Mar 2025HANSARDPensions Triple Lock: North DurhamI welcome the fact that the Government are not only protecting the triple lock for every pensioner in the country but tackling the biggest problems for pensioners by uprating…17 Mar 2025HANSARDMinimum and Living WagesThe 6.7% increase in the national living wage in April clearly shows that this Labour Government are on the side of working people in North Durham and across the country and are…13 Mar 2025HANSARDMinimum and Living Wages6. What assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the national minimum wage and national living wage on families.13 Mar 2025HANSARD Israeli-Palestinian Peace: International FundIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. I refer hon. Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests and I congratulate my hon. Friend the…11 Mar 2025HANSARD Antisocial Behaviour and Illegal BikesI take this opportunity to thank my hon. Friend for supporting my ten-minute rule Bill about police powers on this issue, which I presented in November. I appreciate that the…05 Mar 2025HANSARD UkraineI welcome the announcement of the new £150 million package of military firepower for Ukraine., including drones, tanks and air defence systems. How will that boost Ukrainian…13 Feb 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituents in North Durham have endured months of inadequate services by Go North East. There have been widespread and last-minute bus cancellations, resulting in people…13 Feb 2025HANSARDUndersea InfrastructureI welcome the strength of the response on protecting our undersea infrastructure. The Defence Secretary has been clear that growing Russian aggression will not be tolerated here…10 Feb 2025