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HANSARDEnergy Bill Support5. What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on energy bill support for Scottish households.11 Jan 2023HANSARD British Council Contractors in AfghanistanI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing this important debate. That British Council contractors and their dependants remain in Afghanistan, despite eligibility for the ACRS,…11 Jan 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill SupportA constituent contacted me before Christmas because she was struggling to keep up with her home energy costs. When my office contacted her provider, we found there was little…11 Jan 2023HANSARD Future of Postal ServicesI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing the debate. While Royal Mail may have some challenges, it is important to recognise what it does well, which includes parcel…10 Jan 2023HANSARD House of Lords ReformThe House of Lords currently has a huge number of peers—over 800. Does the hon. Member agree that reducing that number could be one aspect of initial reform, along with looking at…10 Jan 2023HANSARD House of Lords ReformAn interesting consideration about an elected second Chamber is how it would retain its huge expertise across so many industries, which is very important to legislative scrutiny.…10 Jan 2023HANSARDLifeboat Services: Search and RescueDoes the hon. Gentleman, like me, welcome the representation provided by the National Independent Lifeboat Association for smaller lifeboat operators, which might otherwise be…10 Jan 2023HANSARDChannel 4Part of the agreement is that Channel 4 will double the number of jobs outside London, so what discussions have Ministers had with the broadcaster about how many jobs that will…09 Jan 2023HANSARDRegional InequalityHappy new year, Mr Speaker. As successful bids for the levelling-up fund are finalised—I hope to see Shawfield in my constituency receive some money—how does the Minister expect…09 Jan 2023HANSARD SnaresIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. I thank the hon. Member for Don Valley (Nick Fletcher) for opening the debate, and the more than 102,000 members of…09 Jan 2023HANSARDRoad Traffic Collisions Involving CatsThe Government’s stance has been that there is no need to legislate and create a requirement for local authorities to scan cats for microchips, because the majority already do so…09 Jan 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. What recent discussions has the Department had with the Scottish Government about the gap in funding for remediating unsafe cladding, following the Building Safety Act 2022?09 Jan 2023HANSARDRoad Traffic Collisions Involving CatsFollowing on from what the hon. Member for Gillingham and Rainham (Rehman Chishti) said, the Government previously committed to bringing forward regulations to make cat…09 Jan 2023HANSARDRegional Inequality13. What recent assessment he has made of the impact of his Department’s policies on regional inequality.09 Jan 2023HANSARD UkraineRecent concerning remarks from Putin regarding the tracking down of traitors, spies and saboteurs could lead to further witch hunts of ordinary Russian citizens and scientists…20 Dec 2022HANSARDFamily Businesses: Contribution to Local CommunitiesCafés are important businesses for local communities. To name a few in my constituency, we have the Tea Bay, Stacks, Niu Cafe, Vin 18 and Café Gelato, and they provide a place for…20 Dec 2022HANSARDFamily Businesses: Contribution to Local CommunitiesLast week I went to the opening of a state-of-the-art factory by Equi’s Ice Cream in my constituency. That business has been around for a century, with its ice cream sold locally…20 Dec 2022HANSARDService Family AccommodationI thank the Minister for his strong response to the question. Understandably, many families are deeply concerned by the lack of action to tackle black mould in these homes and the…20 Dec 2022HANSARD Migration and Economic DevelopmentThe High Court found that the Home Office has to consider an asylum seeker’s particular circumstances before deporting them to Rwanda. Does the Home Secretary acknowledge that…19 Dec 2022HANSARDAsylum Seeker Employment and the Cost of LivingI congratulate the hon. Member on securing the debate. While inflation has pushed the cost of energy and food to a 40-year high, the asylum support allowance has risen by just 13p…14 Dec 2022