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HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Billrose—17 Dec 2024HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillThe right hon. Gentleman talks about a more sensible tax strategy, and we all agree that the change to NICs is an extraordinarily bad idea, particularly given the hit to growth.…17 Dec 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI represent Tunbridge Wells, and just over the boundary in Wealden district, a large housing development is proposed. Wealden will get the houses, but the infrastructure burden…02 Dec 2024HANSARDLocal Bus Services: Travel to School5. If she will make an assessment of the effectiveness of local bus services in enabling children’s travel to school.21 Nov 2024HANSARDLocal Bus Services: Travel to SchoolI, too, associate myself with the remarks about Lord Prescott. In my constituency of Tunbridge Wells, a group of parents have told me about the difficulties that their children…21 Nov 2024HANSARD Financial Assistance to Ukraine BillI, too, start by congratulating the hon. Member for Amber Valley (Linsey Farnsworth). Every time I hear someone give a maiden speech in this Chamber, I am really heartened by the…20 Nov 2024HANSARDDefence Programmes DevelopmentsI welcome the Secretary of State’s statement, and I recognise and appreciate that he is doing a difficult job in a dangerous world. Can I seek some clarification on the scrapping…20 Nov 2024HANSARDUniversal Credit: Assessment7. What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the universal credit assessment system.11 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. Research from the University of Bath shows that over half of working households receiving UC have incomes that fluctuate from payment period to payment period, sometimes by up…11 Nov 2024HANSARDUniversal Credit: AssessmentOne of my constituents spent six hours fully awake during an operation that went wrong, as doctors battled to save her life. Obviously, this affected her mental health, and she…11 Nov 2024HANSARDDefence: 2.5% GDP Spending CommitmentIs the UK able to provide an armoured division to NATO on an enduring basis?11 Nov 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI will start by welcoming a few measures in the Budget, in particular the increase in the carer’s allowance and the funding for the NHS that is sorely needed after the last…06 Nov 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsDoes the shadow Secretary of State think that the Conservative-designed and implemented Brexit is good for markets, good for business, and good for growth?06 Nov 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsDoes the right hon. Gentleman think that the former Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip was honest at all times?06 Nov 2024HANSARDSpecial Educational Needs and Disabilities6. What steps her Department is taking to improve support for children with special educational needs and disabilities.04 Nov 2024HANSARDSpecial Educational Needs and DisabilitiesMy constituent Suzie waited for an education, health and care plan for her son Harrison for 42 weeks. By law, they have to be provided within 20 weeks, so Conservative-run Kent…04 Nov 2024HANSARD Remembrance and VeteransDoes the shadow Minister think that the Conservative party is missing the point of this debate by seeking to score political points?28 Oct 2024HANSARD Remembrance and VeteransAs we approach remembrance, we often think of one person—perhaps a friend who has died in conflict, or if we have served, perhaps comrades, or perhaps a great-grandparent we never…28 Oct 2024HANSARD Independent Water CommissionI was a brand-new parent when South East Water cut off the water for six days for me and for thousands of my constituents. South East Water is 74% in debt—it is the second most…23 Oct 2024HANSARDUkraineDo the Government think that Ukraine is winning or losing?22 Oct 2024