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HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe all-party group for diagnostics will hold its inaugural meeting on 8 February, and plans to conduct a short inquiry with the aim of providing a blueprint for how community…24 Jan 2023HANSARDSmall and Medium-sized Businesses4. What steps he is taking to support small and medium-sized businesses.17 Jan 2023HANSARDSmall and Medium-sized BusinessesMany SMEs are facing increasing pressure to agree lengthy payment terms of up to 90 days as a prerequisite to securing contracts with larger firms. That has significant cash-flow…17 Jan 2023HANSARD NHS: Long-term StrategyI begin by paying tribute to the hardworking staff of our NHS, including those working across Erewash, whether at Ilkeston Community Hospital, in our GP practices or pharmacies,…11 Jan 2023HANSARDImmigration Courts: Waiting Times12. What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on reducing waiting times for cases in immigration courts.10 Jan 2023HANSARDImmigration Courts: Waiting TimesDoes my right hon. Friend agree that the quickest way to end the use of hotels such as those in my constituency as temporary accommodation centres is to speed up the processing of…10 Jan 2023HANSARDSave the Twenty-One bus routeI rise to present a petition on behalf of 1,082 Erewash residents, calling on the Government to work with the bus operator Trentbarton to reinstate the No. 21 service, which was…13 Dec 2022HANSARDCancer ServicesIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Easington (Grahame Morris), who speaks with much knowledge and personal experience, which makes a huge difference. I welcome the…08 Dec 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseAlthough the charity lottery sales limit for society lotteries was increased in March 2020, further reform is required to end the farcical situation whereby organisations such as…08 Dec 2022HANSARDCancer ServicesWill my hon. Friend give way?08 Dec 2022HANSARDCancer ServicesI agree 100% with his concerns about the potential watering down of the much-needed anti-obesity measures. Does he agree that it is important that we reflect what the public want?…08 Dec 2022HANSARD10-Year Cancer PlanDiagnostic activity, whether in vivo or in vitro, forms part of more than 85% of clinical pathways. Will my hon. Friend confirm that it will receive due recognition in the 10-year…06 Dec 2022HANSARDSocial Housing (Regulation) Bill [ LORDS ] (Second sitting)Does the Minister agree that we are providing the framework for the regulator? As politicians, we should not be telling it how to do its job. If we make the regulations and powers…29 Nov 2022HANSARDSocial Housing (Regulation) Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. I think this is an important Bill. Amendment 13 and new clause 8 relate to supported exempt accommodation and…29 Nov 2022HANSARDUK Canals and WaterwaysThe Minister has hit the nail on the head, but without realising that the grant that the Canal & River Trust receives is an enabling grant to ensure it can get grants from other…22 Nov 2022HANSARDUK Canals and WaterwaysWill the Minister give way?22 Nov 2022HANSARDUK Canals and WaterwaysErewash is the only constituency that is named after a river and a canal, so it is quite appropriate that I speak in this debate. I mentioned that in my maiden speech, so it is…22 Nov 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. Our precious green belt should never be prioritised over brownfield sites. However, local authorities are coming under increasing pressure to include green belt in their core…21 Nov 2022HANSARDFood ProductionWith a greater emphasis on food security as a consequence of Putin’s war in Ukraine, does my right hon. Friend agree that her Department’s response to the independent Dimbleby…17 Nov 2022HANSARDFood Production1. What steps she is taking to increase food production.17 Nov 2022