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HANSARD Creative Arts EducationThe hon. Lady is making an excellent speech, and I commend her for her work in this area. Does she agree that many wonderful venues could be developed across towns and cities in…18 Dec 2024HANSARD Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [Lords]I strongly endorse the sentiments that the Minister has expressed. May I offer my thanks and support to the CPA, which recently staged an excellent visit to Reading on behalf of…18 Dec 2024HANSARD Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords]I wholeheartedly agree with my hon. Friend. That is exactly the problem, and I want to help Members to picture its seriousness. In 2023, Foudry brook, which flows into the Kennet,…16 Dec 2024HANSARD Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords]It is a pleasure to speak in tonight’s debate, and I start by making my own declaration of interests, in that I have family members who work in hydrology and in environmental…16 Dec 2024HANSARD English DevolutionI thank the Minister for his statement. I welcome the prospect of the further devolution of powers over transport, housing and other important economic matters. Can the Minister…16 Dec 2024HANSARD Financial Inclusion: Rural AreasDoes the Minister agree that an important point is that disabled and vulnerable people want to speak to another person? Getting advice and guidance from a qualified person who…11 Dec 2024HANSARD Finance BillMay I also extend my congratulations to my hon. Friend on this wonderful day for him and his family? He is making an excellent speech. On the specific point about housing, can my…11 Dec 2024HANSARD Financial Inclusion: Rural AreasThe hon. Lady is making an excellent speech about both the accessibility of banks and other financial services and the challenges faced by residents in rural areas. In my Reading…11 Dec 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. For 14 years, Governments have criticised teachers, and this has had a dreadful effect on recruitment and retention. Will the Minister please update the House on the measures…09 Dec 2024HANSARD Grenfell Tower InquiryThe Secretary of State is making an excellent speech, and I wholeheartedly welcome the measures she has announced. In my constituency, one challenge is that, sadly, there have…02 Dec 2024HANSARD Respect Orders and Antisocial BehaviourI wholeheartedly welcome my right hon. Friend’s statement today. Every week, I meet residents who very sadly have their lives disturbed, and sometimes even ruined, by appalling…27 Nov 2024HANSARD Finance BillMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech highlighting a whole series of important points. I just wondered whether he was going to come to the cut in beer duty. I know there…27 Nov 2024HANSARD Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) BillThe hon. Member is making some wide-ranging points. I think the Government’s policy in this area is excellent. I remind her that there are a range of other policies that local…25 Nov 2024HANSARD Storm BertMy thoughts are with all those affected over the weekend. I also thank everyone who has been protecting the public at this very difficult time. The levels on the River Kennet,…25 Nov 2024HANSARDCondition of Local Roads8. What recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of the condition of local roads.21 Nov 2024HANSARDCondition of Local RoadsI pay tribute to Lord Prescott. I welcome the Secretary of State’s announcement of this vital funding. Will she comment on the excellent work carried out by Reading borough…21 Nov 2024HANSARD Ukraine: 1,000 DaysI welcome the Foreign Secretary’s statement and the details that he has outlined today. Will he provide a little more detail on the discussions that we have had with our friends…19 Nov 2024HANSARD Tourism: BedfordshireThe hon. Gentleman is making an excellent speech, and I strongly support his work for his county. I have friends in his area and have visited some of those wonderful beauty spots.…19 Nov 2024HANSARDChildren’s Social CareI thank all those working so hard to support vulnerable children in our country, and I thank the Secretary of State for her statement today and some excellent steps forward. May I…18 Nov 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI wish to ask the Leader of the House about a local issue that I came across recently. I met a young couple who were being evicted from their house through no fault of their own.…14 Nov 2024