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HANSARD Genetic HaemochromatosisIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Sharma. It is a great privilege to secure this important debate on genetic haemochromatosis. I chair the all-party…03 Jul 2019HANSARD Genetic HaemochromatosisThis is a genetic condition that becomes apparent in some people who possess the gene. People are affected to a variable degree. I will come on to some of the debilitating…03 Jul 2019HANSARD Businesses: Late PaymentsLike the Minister, I ran a small business, so I recognise the challenge of late payments for small businesses. It is to the credit of this Government that they created the role of…19 Jun 2019HANSARDHousing LadderIn my constituency, we are delivering homes at three times the rate of the country as a whole. Does my right hon. Friend agree that maintaining supply of all styles and tenures is…17 Jun 2019HANSARDNet Zero Emissions TargetToday’s announcement has been broadly welcomed—by, among others, the Confederation of British Industry—but our energy-intensive industries such as steel, ceramics and cement are…12 Jun 2019HANSARDElectric VehiclesI wonder whether the Secretary of State has received his invitation to the reveal of Lotus’s new electric hypercar on 16 July. It is the world’s first electric hypercar—designed,…11 Jun 2019HANSARDAntisocial Behaviour22. Very well, Mr Speaker. I recently met two distressed constituents who had confronted a gang inside their home who were trying to steal the keys to their car. Prompt action by…10 Jun 2019HANSARDAntisocial BehaviourQuestion 22.10 Jun 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. A number of former Rugby residents who live abroad, including Claire Nurcombe, who lives in France and who I still represent here, have told me about their wish to retain…05 Jun 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ6. The motor industry is vital to the economy of Rugby and the west midlands, so is my right hon. Friend concerned to see that UK manufacturing statistics from the Society of…05 Jun 2019HANSARDPost-18 Education and FundingOne way to reduce the cost burden of achieving a degree is to conclude the studies over two years rather than three. What does the Secretary of State have to say to those who…04 Jun 2019HANSARD British SteelThe Secretary of State will know that, for any business to succeed, it is vital to look after the needs of the customer, so will he say a little more about the steps being taken…22 May 2019HANSARDDefence ManufacturingLast week, the Secretary of State described our Type 26 frigates as the envy of the world. They are powered by the most capable and quietest electric drive motors, which are…20 May 2019HANSARDDefence Manufacturing13. What steps her Department is taking to support UK defence manufacturing.20 May 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ3. The Prime Minister has often spoken about how important it is to ensure that everyone gets a fair chance in life, which of course include carers. Will she therefore join me in…15 May 2019HANSARD BombardierThe Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee paid a visit to the Belfast plant of Bombardier last November during which we saw a highly skilled workforce carrying out…07 May 2019HANSARDTimpson Review of School ExclusionI welcome the Secretary of State’s approach to the Timpson review and the clear action that he set out in respect of off-rolling, which is when children are pushed out of…07 May 2019HANSARDDistrict Council FinancesI share the views of my hon. Friend in believing that districts are the right-sized and best-located authorities to deliver a substantial number of services to local residents. I…01 May 2019HANSARDDistrict Council FinancesI beg to move, That this House has considered district council finances. It is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Gapes. I am very pleased to have finally…01 May 2019HANSARDDistrict Council FinancesI am listening carefully to the hon. Gentleman, who seems to be making a pretty strong case for local authorities becoming self-sufficient. Is that what he is arguing?01 May 2019