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HANSARD Antisocial Behaviour and Off-road BikesI thank the Minister for his comments. We obviously welcome the 267 extra police, the hotspot policing and all the other measures that are coming through. However, if the Minister…11 Jul 2023HANSARDNew Housing: Swift BricksI very much agree. So what is not to like? Swift bricks are clean and noise-free, the public like them and they could help to protect four endangered species. But what about the…10 Jul 2023HANSARDNew Housing: Swift BricksI would very much agree; in fact, I will come on to that. When we look at the costs—actually, we will come back to the costs too; we will come back to it all. I think the RSPB…10 Jul 2023HANSARDNew Housing: Swift BricksI bow to the experience and knowledge of my right hon. Friend, who is the proud owner of six swift boxes—hopefully he will use bricks. He makes a very good point. I used to listen…10 Jul 2023HANSARDNew Housing: Swift BricksThe hon. Gentleman makes a valid point: swift bricks cost little and have a huge impact. That is our ask to the Government, but regardless of whether we manage to pull it off…10 Jul 2023HANSARDNew Housing: Swift BricksMy hon. Friend makes a good point. It is disappointing how few local authorities have adopted this approach. I am currently harassing my local authority about this, and I am sure…10 Jul 2023HANSARDNew Housing: Swift BricksThat is a very good point, and it is one that Guy Anderson, from the RSPB’s migrant recovery programme, has made in response to the Government. He has said that he cannot see any…10 Jul 2023HANSARDNew Housing: Swift BricksOne thing to say about this petition is that, while there are lots of petitions that people sign because it is in their own interests, for the 109,000 people who signed this…10 Jul 2023HANSARDNew Housing: Swift BricksI beg to move, That this House has considered e-petition 626737, relating to the use of swift bricks in new housing. It is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward.…10 Jul 2023HANSARDNew Housing: Swift BricksI thank the Minister for her comments. She has heard the call, and I hope she will reflect the arguments and the passion to the Government. It has been great to see such passion…10 Jul 2023HANSARDBus ServicesThe Government recently announced huge investment to improve and protect bus services, but in my part of the world Arriva has chosen to cherry-pick the most profitable routes,…08 Jun 2023HANSARDBus Services6. What steps he is taking to support bus services.08 Jun 2023HANSARD Teesworks: Accountability and ScrutinyHaving lived my entire life in Teesside, I know the challenges that it has faced, and I know the difference that being home to the UK’s first and biggest freeport will make in…07 Jun 2023HANSARDPolice Uplift ProgrammeI welcome the news that there are already 267 more police on Cleveland’s streets. Some years ago, our then Labour PCC closed our community police base in Elm Tree, but since then…26 Apr 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseBarclays bank has recently closed its branch in Thornaby and now looks set to close its branch in Yarm. That will have a huge impact on many vulnerable and elderly people in my…20 Apr 2023HANSARD Machetes: ConsultationRecently in Thornaby we have seen feral, balaclava-clad, knife-wielding yobs riding around residential areas on off-road bikes. On Saturday, someone was robbed at knife point in…18 Apr 2023HANSARD Hospital Provision: Tees ValleyWe are incredibly grateful for the £40 million invested recently in the North Tees and James Cook hospitals, and for Stockton’s new diagnostic hospital and mental health crisis…28 Mar 2023HANSARD Hospital Provision: Tees ValleyLabour’s health legacy on Teesside is a dodgy Labour PFI deal that still costs James Cook hospital £1 million every single week. Does my hon. Friend agree that that money would…28 Mar 2023HANSARD Antisocial Behaviour Action PlanOn Friday, I held a crime surgery in Thornaby and heard horrific stories of the misery caused by youth crime and antisocial behaviour, so today I am delighted to see Cleveland…27 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.14 Mar 2023