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HANSARDFinance BillI am delighted to be able to speak in Committee on the Finance Bill, which I believe emphasises the Conservative principles of encouraging entrepreneurs, free enterprise and…10 Jan 2024HANSARDHealth InequalitiesA report that is to be published shortly by the all-party parliamentary group for diagnostics, which I chair, has highlighted that community diagnostic centres are essential for…05 Dec 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseWill my right hon. Friend consider a debate in Government time on the effectiveness of the process of calling in? Although the mechanism technically exists to help in planning…30 Nov 2023HANSARD Autumn Statement ResolutionsThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I am sure that I will be able to remain within the time you have allocated, as my voice today is a limiting factor. I am delighted to contribute…22 Nov 2023HANSARDBuilding an NHS Fit for the FutureI am delighted to contribute to the debate because the Gracious Speech not only marks an historic first for His Majesty, but signals the Government’s clear commitment to focusing…13 Nov 2023HANSARDWomen in STEM Jobs11. What steps the Government are taking to help support women in STEM roles.25 Oct 2023HANSARDWomen in STEM JobsLast week I met a group of life science apprentices, young women and young men, who have taken up some great opportunities with STEM employers. One issue they raised with me was…25 Oct 2023HANSARDIllegal MigrationIn welcoming today’s statement, I also ask my right hon. Friend to deliver on the commitment that he made to me at the Dispatch Box on 5 September and confirm that the two hotels…24 Oct 2023HANSARDStorm Babet: FloodingI thank my hon. Friend the Minister for taking time on Saturday to discuss the dire situation developing across Erewash. More than 500 homes and many businesses have now been…23 Oct 2023HANSARDWater, Sanitation and Hygiene: Sustainable DevelopmentIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Latham. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Hendon (Dr Offord) for securing this extremely important and timely debate.…17 Oct 2023HANSARDSupport for VeteransLast October my constituent, a disabled veteran who served with distinction in Afghanistan and Iraq, applied to the war pension and armed forces compensation schemes. Despite his…11 Sept 2023HANSARDSupport for Veterans5. What steps his Department is taking to support veterans.11 Sept 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration UpdateIt is nearly a year now since the Home Office first requisitioned two hotels on Bostock Lane in my constituency and, despite numerous commitments from the Dispatch Box, hundreds…05 Sept 2023HANSARD Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in Education SettingsTo reassure Erewash residents, will my right hon. Friend reconfirm her commitment to the school rebuilding programme, specifically the two recently approved projects at Kirk…04 Sept 2023HANSARD Under-age VapingThe hon. Member talks about children and 18 to 25-year-olds. What age does she think is appropriate to ban vaping—16, 18 or 25?12 Jul 2023HANSARD Under-age VapingIf I may, I would like to ask Members to visualise the following scenario. The world is emerging from a period of economic uncertainty and there is a war in Europe. Young people…12 Jul 2023HANSARDVaping: Young PeopleVapes are smoking-cessation products; they are not confectionery to be sold to children or a way of replacing one generation hooked on nicotine with another. Will my right hon.…11 Jul 2023HANSARDHouse Building14. What steps his Department is taking to support house building.10 Jul 2023HANSARDHouse BuildingI draw my hon. Friend the Minister’s attention to the uncertain future of the housing development in Long Eaton in my constituency. It has been at a standstill since the…10 Jul 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ13. Of the 16,700 cases of melanoma diagnosed in the UK every year, sadly over 2,000 will prove fatal. Regularly applying sunscreen is our most effective weapon against this…05 Jul 2023