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HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.06 Feb 2025HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)Could the Minister give examples of when the Crown Estate might consider selling the territorial seabed?06 Feb 2025HANSARDEmployers: Economic Growth24. What steps her Department plans to take with employers to help increase economic growth.03 Feb 2025HANSARDEmployers: Economic GrowthApprenticeships, training and reskilling in new energy technologies will be essential to deliver growth in the hard-working Humber region. Can the Secretary of State tell us more…03 Feb 2025HANSARDEncouraging EntrepreneurshipWhat specific support is being provided for women entrepreneurs? They are the driving force behind small businesses in my Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes constituency, and deserve…30 Jan 2025HANSARD Local Post OfficesI was very pleased to support the hon. Gentleman’s application to the Backbench Business Committee for this debate. Does he agree that Crown post offices are one of the last…30 Jan 2025HANSARDMoney Laundering in Retail BusinessesWhat additional support can the Government offer to Customs and Excise, local authorities and police forces in gathering supporting evidence that can then be provided to His…21 Jan 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWill the Leader of the House join me in congratulating Grimsby’s Green Futures on its very successful wassail last Saturday? When will we have time in the House to celebrate great…16 Jan 2025HANSARD Women’s Changed State Pension Age: CompensationI note the right hon. Gentleman’s righteous indignation, but I question where it was in 2016, when the SNP tabled a motion in support of the WASPI women and he voted against it.…15 Jan 2025HANSARD Women’s Changed State Pension Age: CompensationExactly what is the Conservative policy on WASPI women? I have been a long-standing campaigner for WASPI women, voting for the SNP motion in 2016, which the right hon. Member for…15 Jan 2025HANSARDGrimsby Post OfficeI rise to present this petition on behalf of the residents of Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes opposing the possible closure of Grimsby post office. We are deeply disappointed to…08 Jan 2025HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [Lords]I thank the hon. Member for that comment. It is about how we view community benefits and how embedded in communities they are. The hon. Member for South Cambridgeshire (Pippa…07 Jan 2025HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [Lords]Will the Minister give way?07 Jan 2025HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [Lords]I welcome the Government’s proposed powers to enable the Crown Estate to drive greater investment in the country’s future to boost energy security, nature recovery and economic…07 Jan 2025HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [Lords]I might be able to help a little with the question asked by the right hon. Member for Orkney and Shetland (Mr Carmichael). The Crown Estate has engaged in supporting the evidence…07 Jan 2025HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [Lords]Is the hon. Member aware of the example of Ørsted, which has just given £1 million to the Horizon Youth Zone to support all young people across the Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes…07 Jan 2025HANSARDChild Sexual Exploitation and AbuseI warmly welcome the Home Secretary’s statement, and I look forward to the timeline she will present for implementing the recommendations. In her statement, she mentioned support…06 Jan 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights: Terminal IllnessIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship this morning, Sir Edward. I extend my congratulations to my hon. Friend the Member for Corby and East Northamptonshire (Lee…18 Dec 2024HANSARDWomen’s State Pension Age Communication: PHSO ReportThe Secretary of State says the report is about the way this was communicated to those 1950s-born women and that earlier letters would not have made a difference, but they would…17 Dec 2024HANSARDNew Energy Infrastructure: Community Benefit SchemeCommunity benefits come in many different forms—in my constituency, Ørsted has contributed £1 million towards Horizon Youth Zone, and RWE is supporting Projekt Renewable, which is…17 Dec 2024