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HANSARDFood 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 2022HANSARDEngagementsQ11. Despite a productive meeting with the Immigration Minister yesterday, the Home Office continues to house over 400 asylum seekers in two neighbouring hotels in my…09 Nov 2022HANSARDArmistice DayOn Armistice Day, we remember generations of brave servicemen and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the defence of our democracy—the same freedoms that the Ukrainian…07 Nov 2022HANSARDArmistice Day5. What plans his Department has to commemorate Armistice Day.07 Nov 2022HANSARDAsylum Seekers Accommodation and SafeguardingAs my right hon. Friend is aware, his Department is housing 400 asylum seekers in two hotels in my constituency, sited 50 metres apart on a busy motorway junction. With no basic…07 Nov 2022HANSARDSmokefree 2030It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Stockton North (Alex Cunningham). Like him, I could tear up my speech after listening to that of my hon. Friend the Member for…03 Nov 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseA recent Home Office decision to house 400 asylum seekers in two hotels just 50 metres apart in Erewash is a prime example of Members routinely being cut out of decision making by…03 Nov 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsWith flu cases on the rise, what action is my right hon. Friend taking to ensure that all parents are aware that they can access the free nasal vaccine at their GP surgery for all…01 Nov 2022HANSARD Avian InfluenzaI thank my right hon. Friend for his statement. Although, as he has stated, the risk to humans from avian flu thankfully remains low, we know from recent experience that clear…01 Nov 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseI am delighted that my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister used his first outing at the Dispatch Box to reaffirm the Government’s commitment to the levelling-up agenda. It is…27 Oct 2022HANSARDPensions Dashboards (Prohibition of Indemnification) BillI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Cheadle on successfully navigating this short but important Bill to Committee. I should start by declaring an interest: I am one of…26 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. Despite years of extensive planning and hard work, the leadership team at Brackenfield SEND School in my constituency continue to be frustrated in their efforts to secure…24 Oct 2022HANSARD Health and Social Care UpdateI know that my right hon. Friend is committed to reducing the NHS backlog—the B in her plan. Does she agree that it is far better for patients and productivity to prevent ill…22 Sept 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseNext Tuesday 27 September, I am holding the Erewash jobs and community fair 2022. For the first time since the start of the pandemic, it is an in-person event with local and…22 Sept 2022HANSARDTributes to Her Late Majesty The QueenIt is with the deepest sadness that I rise to speak on behalf of the people of Erewash to pay tribute to our late sovereign, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. In an era of…09 Sept 2022HANSARDHealthy Start SchemeIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship again, Ms Rees, and I am grateful to the hon. Member for Stretford and Urmston (Kate Green) for securing the debate. I know that…07 Sept 2022HANSARDHealthy Start SchemeYes, we always need to make sure that we know what is happening on the frontline so that we can keep improving services. Since 1 April this year, over 1.5 million calls have been…07 Sept 2022HANSARD Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme: Covid-19I am getting a bit short of time. Lots of points have been raised and I want to make sure that I cover them all, so I will continue. In line with the pre-action protocol should a…06 Sept 2022HANSARD Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme: Covid-19As always, it is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. I thank my right hon. and learned Friend the Member for Kenilworth and Southam (Sir Jeremy Wright) for…06 Sept 2022HANSARD Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme: Covid-19My right hon. and learned Friend makes a good point. What I was trying to relay is that those countries that had established schemes in place extended those to the covid-19…06 Sept 2022