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HANSARDBacking Business to Create Economic GrowthI welcome the opportunity to contribute to this debate on backing business to create economic growth. I also welcome the Government’s commitment to removing the barriers to growth…18 May 2026HANSARDPolice FederationIt is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Harris. Although the Police Federation serves a purpose by taking an active role in raising issues affecting frontline…15 Apr 2026HANSARDRoyal Mail: PerformanceI think that we would be hard pressed to find an MP or member of the public who does not support their local postie. We know their value, and they were considered the fourth…18 Mar 2026HANSARDTown and City Centre SafetyIt is an honour to be here under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Derby South (Baggy Shanker) for securing this debate. Many of my constituents…03 Feb 2026HANSARDBudget ResolutionsToday, as this House continues to debate last week’s Labour Budget, we turn a spotlight on investment and renewal. Thankfully, we have moved on since the Liz Truss Budget—we are…02 Dec 2025HANSARD SEND Provision: London Borough of Barking and DagenhamI thank the hon. Gentleman. My seat covers two councils, and I always want the best outcome for my constituents. I agree with him and would be happy to do that. Councils are on…07 Jul 2025HANSARD SEND Provision: London Borough of Barking and DagenhamI have secured this Adjournment debate to discuss the provision of special educational needs and disabilities in the London borough of Barking and Dagenham, an area that I am…07 Jul 2025HANSARD SEND Provision: London Borough of Barking and DagenhamThere are now 33 primary and secondary ARPs in the borough, compared with just 14 a decade ago. Over that period, the number of children who rely on the services has increased…07 Jul 2025HANSARD SEND Provision: London Borough of Barking and DagenhamThe hon. Gentleman makes some very good points. The Minister was discussing that issue this afternoon and tomorrow my hon. Friend the Member for Barking (Nesil Caliskan) will have…07 Jul 2025HANSARD SEND Provision: London Borough of Barking and DagenhamI thank the hon. Gentleman for his points. That is happening against a backdrop of 14 years with no investment for councils and they are really struggling. On behalf of the local…07 Jul 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ7. Will the Prime Minister join me in condemning decisions taken by the Transport Minister of the previous Government, who turned their back on promises to deliver a new train…11 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsWill the Minister introduce a 12-month delay to the incoming change in taxation for double-cab pick-up trucks? The manufacturers and their commercial customers feel that they have…08 Apr 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill (Eleventh sitting)It is an honour to serve on your Committee, Dr Murrison. I do not see how turning border security into public discourse on a case-by-case basis is beneficial to the process,…18 Mar 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill (Eleventh sitting)The new clause is not in keeping with the provisions outlined in the Bill, which primarily focus on border security through new and strengthened law enforcement powers, providing…18 Mar 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill (Ninth sitting)It is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Dame Siobhain. I disagree with the hon. Member for Perth and Kinross-shire. Given what we have seen play out in the last few…13 Mar 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill (Seventh sitting)Good morning, Mr Stuart. It was interesting to hear from the hon. Member for Perth and Kinross-shire that he considered the Rwanda scheme a crackpot scheme. Another opinion is…11 Mar 2025HANSARDSpecial Educational Needs and Disabilities Funding16. What steps she is taking to ensure adequate levels of high needs block funding.10 Mar 2025HANSARDSpecial Educational Needs and Disabilities FundingHas the Department give due consideration to updating the allocation policy? It is currently based on historical funding, which leaves boroughs such as Barking and Dagenham at a…10 Mar 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill (Fifth sitting)It is an honour to serve on your Committee, Mr Stuart. I thank the hon. Members for Perth and Kinross-shire and for Stockton West for their contributions. There are a few points I…06 Mar 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill (Fourth sitting)Does the Minister agree that we seem to be having repetition in our discussions about the commander and his abilities within his role? The role is respected, and that came up in…04 Mar 2025