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HANSARD Local Government Finances: LondonI thank the hon. Member for his intervention. Sutton has one of the lowest spends per resident by Transport for London of any of the London boroughs. We have no tubes, no…26 Mar 2025HANSARD UK-China RelationsThe hon. Gentleman is being generous with his time. Yesterday, I was lucky enough to meet Sebastien Lai, son of Jimmy Lai, who is still being held in Hong Kong by the Chinese…26 Mar 2025HANSARD Great British Energy BillThis is not just about the practicalities of the need to include these measures. Is it not essential that we show the public that the measures we are promoting to achieve net…25 Mar 2025HANSARD Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill (changed to Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers) Bill)One in five voters—one in seven adults.25 Mar 2025HANSARD Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill (changed to Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers) Bill)60%.25 Mar 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillTo pick up on the tone of the comments made about blockers, I knock on many doors in my constituency and find the narrative about nimbys blocking housing and people not wanting…24 Mar 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillMy hon. Friend mentioned the capex costs of the infrastructure. Is it not also important that local councils and NHS integrated care boards are given increased budgets to maintain…24 Mar 2025HANSARDEuropean Union: UK MembershipMy hon. Friend is being very generous with her time. On that point about the many hours taken to renegotiate and change the deal to get potential customs union access, we are now…24 Mar 2025HANSARDDisruption at HeathrowThe level of disruption caused by the fire and the subsequent closure of Heathrow airport have highlighted the importance of reliable aviation connectivity to our daily lives, as…24 Mar 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillMy hon. Friend is being very generous with his time. He is talking about planning permission being granted, but the homes not being built. In Sutton in 2023, I was a member of the…24 Mar 2025HANSARD Disabled People’s Access to TransportI thank the Committee Chair for bringing forward this report. Access to transport relates not just to disabled people, but to parents with pushchairs, people with luggage and so…20 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI, too, add my condolences to the shadow Leader of the House and his family. His father—from defending our country to improving our children’s happiness and increasing our…20 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseIt seems you may have pre-empted the end of my question, Madam Deputy Speaker, but I would very much appreciate some clarification.20 Mar 2025HANSARDKnife Crime: Children and Young PeopleI completely agree. I will come on to that later in my speech. I have spoken to the organisers and leaders of the Chris Donovan Trust in my constituency. They spoke about the…20 Mar 2025HANSARDKnife Crime: Children and Young PeopleThe epidemic of knife crime is an issue that I have addressed many times in this place, although never in a debate specifically targeting its impact on children and young people.…20 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat resources are being provided to schools to support restorative justice initiatives in relation to knife crime, especially victim-led approaches such as workshops or peer…10 Mar 2025HANSARD Crime and Policing BillWill the hon. Lady give way?10 Mar 2025HANSARD Crime and Policing BillCrime and policing in London is at a crisis point. Figures show that Government funding for the Metropolitan police has fallen by more than £1 billion in real terms since 2010,…10 Mar 2025HANSARD Antisocial Behaviour and Illegal BikesI completely agree. It is about the feeling of powerlessness, as a resident—as a citizen—just standing on the high street and seeing these things whizz past, not being able to do…05 Mar 2025HANSARD Antisocial Behaviour and Illegal BikesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Murrison. I thank the hon. Member for Tipton and Wednesbury (Antonia Bance) for bringing this important debate to Westminster…05 Mar 2025