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HANSARD Local Government ReorganisationThe Secretary of State and I have known each other a long time—we served in local government together—and he knows that I am as passionate as he is about bringing power back…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Local Government ReorganisationOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker.16 Jul 2026HANSARD Local Government Reorganisation—Michael Payne. I simply seek to correct the record. I should have, when I made a contribution in the statement, drawn attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial…16 Jul 2026HANSARDFlood Insurance: Reform of Flood ReI thank the Minister for her statement and for her clear passion for this work. I welcome the reforms to ensure that the Flood Re scheme remains sustainable and financially viable…01 Jul 2026HANSARDNottingham Maternity and Neonatal ServicesToday’s publication of Donna Ockenden’s report into maternity services in Nottinghamshire is a difficult and deeply emotional moment for families across our county and city. I…24 Jun 2026HANSARDProgression of Bills through ParliamentMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. Does he agree that wherever people stand on assisted dying, the country is reasonably entitled to expect that after 16 days—more than…08 Jun 2026HANSARDProductivity and Economic Growth: East MidlandsI thank my hon. Friend for securing the debate. Does he agree that one way to redress the historical imbalance in transport spending is for a green light to be given to the fourth…17 Mar 2026HANSARDProductivity and Economic Growth: East MidlandsDoes the shadow Minister also regret the fact that between 2010-11 and 2019-20 local authority spending in the east midlands dropped by 22.6%, on the previous Government’s watch?17 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn just 18 months this Government have ended the disastrous 1996 Tory privatisation of military housing, which cost the taxpayer billions of pounds. We have repaired 1,000…16 Mar 2026HANSARD Strait of HormuzThe Minister will be aware that alongside the escalation of closing the strait, the repressive regime in Iran continues to target female activists relentlessly. Will he ensure…16 Mar 2026HANSARD GP ContractI recently met those from Stenhouse medical practice in Arnold. They talked to me about the need to invest in primary care to alleviate pressure on our hospitals. May I take this…16 Mar 2026HANSARD Sherwood Forest: TourismIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Murrison. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Sherwood Forest (Michelle Welsh) on securing this important debate and…10 Feb 2026HANSARD Local Government ReorganisationThe Secretary of State’s Department issued very clear guidance on 6 February last year, which said that “we expect local leaders to engage their Members of Parliament, and to…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseIn communities such as Netherfield and Daybrook in my constituency, there has been an unchecked rise in the number of houses in multiple occupation, which is undermining community…15 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. I recently visited Boutique Flowers on Carlton Hill in Gedling, which is a brilliant local business owned by Sally and Tina. They told me that they are losing thousands of…11 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. Luxfer Gas Cylinders in my constituency employs more than 200 people and is a key supplier to hydrogen allocation round 1 projects. It wants to expand to become the UK’s only…30 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI recently had the pleasure of visiting Arnold u3a, which is brilliantly chaired by Hazel Ward and provides excellent activities for more than 500 members. Will the Leader of the…30 Oct 2025HANSARDBaby LossI rise, in Baby Loss Awareness Week, to pay tribute to the far too many families in Gedling and Nottinghamshire who have suffered the devastating loss of their babies in…13 Oct 2025HANSARDBaby LossMy apologies, Madam Deputy Speaker. In thanking my hon. Friend the Member for Sherwood Forest (Michelle Welsh) for her leadership today, I want to say that her dad would have been…13 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI welcome my right hon. Friend the Leader of the House to his place. I recently had the privilege of visiting Lambley reed pond. Will my right hon. Friend join me in thanking and…11 Sept 2025