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HANSARDGreat British Energy: Regional Offices17. Whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of establishing a Great British Energy office in every region.04 Feb 2025HANSARDGrowing the UK EconomyI had the pleasure of welcoming the Minister to my constituency at the weekend. Will he outline how the national wealth fund will establish partnerships in regions such as Essex,…29 Jan 2025HANSARDRoad Safety: Young DriversI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Shrewsbury (Julia Buckley) for securing this important debate and sharing the tragic loss of young Harvey. Ahead of this debate, I met…28 Jan 2025HANSARDObesity: Food and DietI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Stroud (Dr Opher) for securing this important and informative debate. I will start with some statistics. Over the last seven years, Southend…20 Jan 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMay I invite the Leader of the House to commend the hard work of the One Love Project in my constituency? It is a community-run non-referral service that supports those most in…16 Jan 2025HANSARD Parking: Town CentresI thank my hon. Friend for securing the debate. Just outside my constituency of Southend East and Rochford, we have an issue in one of the main market towns, which, let us say,…14 Jan 2025HANSARD Town CentresI thank my hon. Friend for securing this debate. One in seven shops are empty—I have noticed that in my constituency, and the situation is similar in many constituencies across…07 Jan 2025HANSARD Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords]I am so pleased to be here to discuss the Bill. Water quality is one of the biggest issues facing residents across my constituency, particularly in relation to pollution levels,…16 Dec 2024HANSARD English DevolutionIn comparable countries, a city like Southend would generate £55 billion more across the country. Will the Minister explain what powers the English devolution Bill will give to…16 Dec 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseOn Friday, I had the joy of visiting a couple of local organisations: the Southend business partnership and the Southend art collective. What is apparent from these meetings is…12 Dec 2024HANSARD Responsibilities of Housing DevelopersIt is an honour to speak under your chairmanship, Mr Pritchard. I thank the hon. Member for Keighley and Ilkley (Robbie Moore) for securing this much-needed debate, and I will try…11 Dec 2024HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)This Budget represents a huge step towards restoring the vibrancy and potential of my constituency. The commitments in this Budget will support our hospital and health services,…05 Nov 2024HANSARDBlack History MonthMy hon. Friend’s result was declared 20 minutes after mine, and we became Southend’s first black MPs. It is really important to talk about reframing narratives. Black history has…24 Oct 2024HANSARDBlack History MonthI pay tribute to all hon. Members who have made such brilliant speeches today. I pay particular compliments to the Minister, my hon. Friend the Member for Erith and Thamesmead (Ms…24 Oct 2024HANSARDPub and Hospitality SectorI thank the hon. Member for Mid Leicestershire (Mr Bedford) for securing this debate. This is a matter close to me because my background is in the hospitality sector. I spent 23…22 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. In Southend East and Rochford, the Freight House and the Kursaal sit vacant. In times gone by, my community used those sites greatly. We cannot allow buildings with such…17 Oct 2024HANSARD City and Town Centres: RegenerationI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Derby North (Catherine Atkinson) for securing the debate, which is incredibly important to me and my constituency of Southend East and…16 Oct 2024HANSARD Sport: Team GB and ParalympicsGBI commend and thank hon. Members for all their brilliant maiden speeches. It would be remiss of me not to draw on the speech of my hon. Friend the Member for West Bromwich (Sarah…10 Oct 2024HANSARD SEND Provision: East of EnglandI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Lowestoft (Jess Asato) for arranging this debate. It is great to see so many MPs from the east of England present to discuss such an…08 Oct 2024HANSARDBudget Responsibility BillI commend the hon. Member for Chelmsford (Marie Goldman) for a great speech. I know Chelmsford well—it is a beautiful town—and I commend her passion for supporting young people in…04 Sept 2024