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HANSARDBroadband and Digital Connectivity: Rural AreasWhat progress his Department has made on the roll-out of gigabit broadband.20 May 2021HANSARDBroadband and Digital Connectivity: Rural AreasI strongly welcome the Government’s commitment to rolling out faster broadband, but I constantly get letters from people in parts of my constituency, such as Barlborough, Clowne,…20 May 2021HANSARDAffordable and Safe Housing for AllI warmly welcome last week’s Queen’s Speech, which helps to meet the challenges of recovering from this pandemic while also delivering on our 2019 manifesto commitments. More…18 May 2021HANSARDBritish WrestlingI thank Mr Speaker for granting this Adjournment debate. It is an honour to lead a debate on the future of British wrestling. Much to the disappointment of several of the…22 Apr 2021HANSARDBritish WrestlingI thank the hon. Gentleman for his contribution. This is my second Adjournment debate and I am delighted that on both occasions I have been intervened on by him. I absolutely…22 Apr 2021HANSARDBritish WrestlingMy hon. Friend is doing a brilliant job. I asked whether he would write to Sport England in support of our recommendation; would he be willing to do so?22 Apr 2021HANSARDBusiness ConsultationWhat steps he is taking to consult businesses in preparation for COP26.14 Apr 2021HANSARDLobbying of Government CommitteeAs we operate in these covid times, we have an unusual setup, and we watch many Members from afar. Those of us who have dreamed of sitting on these green Benches, and the…14 Apr 2021HANSARDBusiness ConsultationDerbyshire County Council recently launched a £2 million green entrepreneurs fund for businesses that are interested in green energy and carbon reduction. Does my right hon.…14 Apr 2021HANSARDScotland: General Election and Constitutional FutureMy hon. Friend is making a fantastic speech. A few times, he has alluded to the fact that, irrespective of the question, when it comes to the SNP the answer is always separatism.…17 Mar 2021HANSARDScotland: General Election and Constitutional FutureI have some sympathy with the SNP; it must have been difficult to decide what to debate today, given some recent developments. So it is pleasing to know that they have gone with…17 Mar 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillIt is a pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Hyndburn (Sara Britcliffe). In the winter of 2019, through the wonderful weather we had—the snow and the rain—as I knocked…15 Mar 2021HANSARD LGBT Conversion TherapyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gray. I declare a brief interest, in that my husband works for a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender charity that works in…08 Mar 2021HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)I think yesterday’s hugely important Budget has been warmly welcomed across the country. Many dozens of constituents have already written to me in support of the measures outlined…04 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsOn Friday, I spoke to two brilliant maintained nursery schools in my constituency. These schools are vital to families in South Normanton and Pinxton, but they are struggling…01 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Road MapI very much welcome the Prime Minister’s statement today and the sustainable way out of this situation. It is absolutely right that we prioritise the reopening of schools and…22 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19When I last spoke in a covid debate, the vaccine was approved, but we had not seen the 17 million doses that have gone into people’s arms. My inbox across the past few weeks has…22 Feb 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsNow that we have delivered on all our Brexit promises, exporters across the Bolsover constituency are keen to take advantage of new opportunities and grow in new markets. So will…14 Jan 2021HANSARD Public HealthThe regulations can continue until 31 March, but will my hon. Friend confirm that, in fact, they will be reviewed fortnightly and that any regulations that are considered…06 Jan 2021HANSARD Covid-19I am one of a number of Members speaking from the Government Benches this evening who were elected for the first time a year ago. On that joyous night, I do not think any of us…14 Dec 2020