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HANSARDDraft Criminal Finances Act 2017 and Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2024It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Efford. I thank the Minister for his welcome and look forward to him returning to the comfy seats on the Opposition side in…13 Nov 2024HANSARD Budget: Implications for Farming CommunitiesSince Wednesday, I have been contacted by devastated farmers from across Stockton West. Their families have farmed for generations, and they know that, as a result of this Budget,…04 Nov 2024HANSARDNeighbourhood PolicingThe last Conservative Government stood with our brave police officers and emergency service workers. We introduced tougher sentences for those who assaulted them and the Elizabeth…21 Oct 2024HANSARDDraft Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2024It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Efford. I thank the Minister for her comments and statements. I also thank the ACMD and its chair, Professor Owen…15 Oct 2024HANSARDDraft Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (Juxtaposed Controls) (Amendment) Order 2024It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Stringer. I will comment very briefly to seek clarity on the order. The measures brought forward by the last Government have…08 Oct 2024HANSARD Rural DepopulationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Vaz. I congratulate the hon. Member for Na h-Eileanan an Iar (Torcuil Crichton) on securing this important debate. I am…11 Sept 2024HANSARD Illegal ImmigrationThe hon. Gentleman has walked through the Lobby with me and has been as frustrated as I have in trying to look for a solution to this problem. With the removal of the deterrent,…10 Sept 2024HANSARD Illegal ImmigrationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Mark. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Harborough, Oadby and Wigston (Neil O’Brien) for securing this very important…10 Sept 2024HANSARDRetail CrimeAs a Back Bencher and chair of the all-party parliamentary group on retail, I campaigned alongside retailers and the likes of USDAW to up the ante on protecting retail workers. I…29 Jul 2024HANSARDAntisocial BehaviourAt Manchester airport this past week we have seen how antisocial behaviour can quickly spiral into serious violence. We have also seen how police officers can become subject to…29 Jul 2024HANSARD Criminal LawThere will be an opportunity to respond to me later. As we know, many offences linked to dreadful domestic abuse and domestic violence do not appear to be among the Lord…25 Jul 2024HANSARD Criminal LawThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and congratulations on your new role. I am grateful for the opportunity to debate the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Requisite and Minimum Custodial…25 Jul 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ15. The last Government invested massively in Teesside, most recently committing £1 billion to improving transport in our area. That money will protect the future of our iconic…24 Jul 2024HANSARDWomen’s State Pension Age: Ombudsman ReportI rise to speak on behalf of the 6,180 women across Stockton South affected by this issue—women I come across every day in all corners of my constituency, and from all walks of…16 May 2024HANSARDEngagementsEverybody knows that Stockton is a great place with great people and a great football team. My right hon. Friend recently visited the mighty Stockton Town to see the incredible…08 May 2024HANSARDRail Manufacturing: Job LossesHitachi provides opportunities and high-skilled jobs, benefiting people right across the north-east, including a number in my constituency. Can my hon. Friend confirm that he will…16 Apr 2024HANSARDViolence against Shop WorkersI realise the Home Secretary may be sick of hearing from me about assaults on retail workers, but I welcome the huge and comprehensive package announced last week to support them.…15 Apr 2024HANSARD Byers Gill Solar Farmindicated assent .04 Mar 2024HANSARD Byers Gill Solar FarmMy neighbour and hon. Friend, the Member for Sedgefield (Paul Howell), and I are incredibly grateful to be able to bring before the House this debate on the proposed Byers Gill…04 Mar 2024HANSARD Byers Gill Solar FarmI could not agree more, and I will come back to that point. There is a balance between energy security and food security, and food security is incredibly important to many of the…04 Mar 2024