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HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. While it is important that we support renewable energy sources, does the Minister agree with me that solar panels should go on rooftops, not on farmland?21 May 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseTo try to make up for its financial mismanagement, Labour-run Kirklees Council is looking to introduce new car parking charges, punishing hard-working families and destroying our…25 Apr 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.23 Apr 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsAccording to the Association of British HealthTech Industries, it takes, on average, 17 years for lifesaving and life-enhancing technologies to be adopted in the NHS. What steps…23 Apr 2024HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillI thank my right hon. Friend the Member for Rossendale and Darwen (Sir Jake Berry) for his speech and for mentioning the word “freedom”. It is really important that we do that. I…16 Apr 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. The Belarusian company Alutech has somehow managed to circumvent sanctions and set up in the UK, in direct competition with its business partner, Dewsbury-based Alunet, whose…12 Mar 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. I recently held my third annual skills and apprenticeships fair at the iconic Pioneer House Kirklees College building in Dewsbury. Will my right hon. Friend visit the college…11 Mar 2024HANSARDUkraine8. What assessment he has made of the impact of the UK’s non-military support to Ukraine over winter 2023-24 on the humanitarian situation in that country.30 Jan 2024HANSARDUkraineTim Bamford, our local councillor for Denby Dale, has devoted his own time and expense to making several potentially dangerous excursions, driving a truck to deliver essential…30 Jan 2024HANSARDRegional Mayors: Accountability4. What steps his Department is taking to ensure effective accountability of regional Mayors.22 Jan 2024HANSARDRegional Mayors: AccountabilityOnce again, I thank the Minister for the £48 million of levelling-up funds to upgrade the Penistone line, which will significantly improve the service and bring much-needed…22 Jan 2024HANSARD Illegal VapesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Mark. First, I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Darlington (Peter Gibson) for securing this important debate, which gives…16 Jan 2024HANSARDDraft Strikes (Minimum Service Levels: Passenger Railway Services) Regulations 2023I should declare that, surprisingly, I am a member of a trade union—a moderate one, I have to say. I have heard a lot of noise from the Opposition about safety and workers’…27 Nov 2023HANSARDLevelling UpI echo my hon. Friend the Member for Colne Valley (Jason McCartney), who said that today is a positive day. Like him, I thank David Shepherd of Kirklees Council. After campaigning…20 Nov 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ5. Kirklees Council has closed Dewsbury sports centre; delivered just 14% of education, health and care plans within the 20-week target; and is unable to deliver a five-year land…15 Nov 2023HANSARDLevelling Up, Housing and Communities8. What steps he is taking to help ensure the delivery of projects supported by the Towns Fund.25 Oct 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsKirklees Council is looking to invest in its food waste recycling strategy, in line with the Environment Act 2021, but it is still waiting for full clarification and details that…19 Oct 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ12. I would like to thank the Prime Minister for his commitment to improve transport links in the north. However, to ensure that a complete strategic approach to rail links is…18 Oct 2023HANSARDTowns Fund: Project Delivery8. What steps he is taking to help ensure the delivery of projects supported by the Towns Fund.16 Oct 2023HANSARDTowns Fund: Project DeliveryOn behalf of the people of Dewsbury, I thank my hon. Friend for the additional £20 million announced for our town centre, on top of the £24.8 million I secured after being…16 Oct 2023