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HANSARDRoad CongestionMy constituents regularly find themselves stuck in standstill traffic as a result of Rochford’s struggling road network. I have also heard from Baltic Wharf, a key port on the…16 Jul 2026HANSARDSir David Amess Summer AdjournmentI am deeply honoured to have the opportunity to speak in the Sir David Amess debate. Sir David’s life was defined by public service, including the 24 years he spent representing…16 Jul 2026HANSARDRoad Congestion15. What support her Department provides to areas with high levels of road congestion.16 Jul 2026HANSARD Coastguard Volunteers: Remuneration and HMRC GuidanceIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Alec. I thank the right hon. Member for Orkney and Shetland (Mr Carmichael) for securing this debate on an issue that…01 Jul 2026HANSARD Farming: Financial SustainabilityIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Turner. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for North Northumberland (David Smith) for securing this debate, which I know…24 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsLike many other Members on both sides of the House, I have heard from countless families who have been let down by the existing SEND system. In one particularly upsetting case, a…22 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsLeaseholders at Southend’s Meridien Point are trapped in an unbearable financial situation, as a result of an internal defects bill of £3 million, and a £450,000 fight against the…15 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence ReadinessI apologise, but I will not give way, because I am conscious that other Members want to speak. All too often, we hear from SMEs in the defence sector that access to funding is…20 May 2026HANSARDDefence ReadinessMy belief in the importance of national defence is rooted in the single, simple idea that the United Kingdom is a nation inherently worth defending—not because of tradition or…20 May 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI welcome the £2.5 million funding boost recently awarded to South Essex college; that will help equip even more residents from Southend and Rochford with the skills needed for…27 Apr 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over)This debate is deeply personal for me, because, in addition to being the Member for Southend East and Rochford, I am a proud former paratrooper. For me and countless others with…27 Apr 2026HANSARDDefence Investment PlanAs a former Parachute Regiment reservist, I warmly welcome the Government’s clear focus on strengthening our armed forces and their defensive capability. Although the appetite for…16 Mar 2026HANSARDRough Sleeping: Families with ChildrenI am pleased to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Murrison. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Liverpool Wavertree (Paula Barker) for securing the debate. I also thank my…11 Mar 2026HANSARD Technology SovereigntyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Vaz. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West (Dame Chi Onwurah) for securing this timely…10 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.05 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the Minister for that response. Small businesses are the backbone of our local economies, but in my constituency, sunny Southend East and Rochford, they are held back by…05 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI understand that in the United Kingdom, our universities operate as businesses independent from the Government. However, given the unacceptable lack of transparency from the…05 Mar 2026HANSARDChina: Foreign Interference ArrestsThe conflict in Iran is deeply concerning, and I was glad to see that the Government’s flights are set to leave the middle east tonight. What more can my colleagues and I do to…04 Mar 2026HANSARD Postal Services: Rural AreasIt is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer. I thank the hon. Member for South Shropshire (Stuart Anderson) for securing this important debate. I have heard from…04 Feb 2026HANSARD Animal Rescue CentresIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Alec. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for North Ayrshire and Arran (Irene Campbell) for securing this debate on a very…26 Jan 2026