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HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillI beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.09 Dec 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillI could not agree more. There is huge anxiety among businesses about challenges and pressures—whether the national insurance contribution increases on employers or the huge change…09 Dec 2024HANSARD Waste and RecyclingI am grateful to have the opportunity to raise these issues this evening. The UK Government’s approach to waste management and recycling has evolved significantly in recent years,…09 Dec 2024HANSARD Waste and RecyclingI am glad to hear that. Hopefully Stockton’s Labour borough council can learn some lessons from Wales, because we have some of the most shambolic recycling rates in the entire…09 Dec 2024HANSARD Waste and RecyclingI would be very happy to give way to the hon. Gentleman.09 Dec 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillRecent years have seen too many tragedies and too many precious lives taken by terrorist attacks—hurt that will never truly heal. Despite those tragedies, inspirational people…09 Dec 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillI thank the Minister for his considered response to the debate. However, while entirely supporting the objectives of the Bill, we do not see why the Government cannot commit to a…09 Dec 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillMy hon. Friend is entirely right. In voluntary organisations, men and women who tend to do something else by day give their time to volunteer in the evening or at the weekend.…09 Dec 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillMy hon. Friend is right. When it comes to the Bill, the stakes are high for small community organisations and small businesses, so I see no harm in reviewing the regulations after…09 Dec 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillI slightly disagree. A body is taking on this regulation. Reviewing this in 18 months to see whether it is working is sensible. Keeping the ability to make decisions on numbers,…09 Dec 2024HANSARD Waste and RecyclingThe hon. Gentleman is entirely right. The receptacles that we recycle in are a game changer. In Stockton, we have these disposable bags that disappear off down the road whenever…09 Dec 2024HANSARD Waste and RecyclingI agree wholeheartedly. Putting these plants in the right place is a very big deal—I know how hard my right hon. Friend worked to prevent that. I could not agree more. I would be…09 Dec 2024HANSARD Waste and RecyclingI agree entirely. As we look across the piece at the challenges we face in recycling, we should be doing everything we can to make it as convenient and as local to people as…09 Dec 2024HANSARD Waste and RecyclingThat is an interesting point. I think that there is a responsibility on the Government and local authorities to ensure that we recycle stuff rather than shipping it abroad or…09 Dec 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillThat is entirely right. Most of the amendments are about looking at what we can do around the edges of the Bill to mitigate the challenges for small community organisations and…09 Dec 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillI agree entirely. There is no reason why we should not bring that measure to the House for decision. There is no reason to delegate that power to the Secretary of State. It would…09 Dec 2024HANSARD Tackling StalkingI thank the Minister for her statement, and for advance sight of it. We welcome the Government’s announcement on stalking and remain committed to working with Members across the…03 Dec 2024HANSARD Respect Orders and Antisocial BehaviourI thank the Minister for her statement and for advance sight of it. It is not right that anyone should live in fear of intimidation in the place that they call home. Antisocial…27 Nov 2024HANSARDRetail CrimeOne of the best ways to help tackle retail crime is to put more police on the streets. The last Conservative Government did just that— [ Interruption. ] The last Conservative…25 Nov 2024HANSARDSerious and Organised CrimeI know the Home Secretary understands the importance of our brave firearms officers in dealing with serious and organised crime that poses a danger to the public. I welcome the…25 Nov 2024