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HANSARDOverseas ElectorsIs my hon. Friend aware that not everyone is enthusiastic about these changes, starting with me? Even though it would affect two of my daughters, who live permanently in America,…05 Jun 2019HANSARD Whitsun AdjournmentThe shadow Leader of the House tempted me with the thought that if I were to become leader and Prime Minister I would have the power to grant city status to Southend, but, as I…23 May 2019HANSARD Whitsun AdjournmentI absolutely agree with the hon. Gentleman. My goodness, I was relieved that Southend United won their last game, so we were not relegated. As a staunch West Ham supporter, I…23 May 2019HANSARD Whitsun AdjournmentBefore the House adjourns for the Whitsun recess, I wish to make a number of points. I am so glad that we are having this debate, because the previous one was cancelled. Unless I…23 May 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI join you, Mr Speaker, and others in paying tribute to our retiring Clerk, Philippa Helme. She and I joined the House at roughly the same time. Throughout her time here she has…23 May 2019HANSARDNational Marriage and Mental Health Awareness WeeksJust before the Minister responds, I should have announced at the start that, because the second debate was cancelled, this debate could actually continue until 4.30 pm. I will…16 May 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseWill my right hon. Friend find time for a debate on revisiting the Mental Health Act 1983 so that in new legislation we have as an absolute priority supporting young people and…16 May 2019HANSARD New Town in EssexMadam Deputy Speaker, I am particularly fortunate that you are in the Chair as I make the case for a new town in Essex, because you are a fellow Essex Member. Given the strains…02 May 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsWill my right hon. Friend join me in congratulating my constituent Unathi Ndlwana on setting up the Funda Trust to improve educational opportunities for young people in South…01 May 2019HANSARDEngagementsWill my right hon. Friend join me in congratulating the Music Man Project for people with learning difficulties on their triumphant performance at the Albert Hall, as well as the…01 May 2019HANSARDEngagementsLet’s do it!01 May 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.01 May 2019HANSARDYouth EntrepreneurshipIn 2017-18, recent graduates from the University of East Anglia set up 247 start-ups employing 1,015 people. Will my hon. Friend reassure me that the Government will continue to…30 Apr 2019HANSARDYouth Entrepreneurship1. What steps his Department has taken to promote youth entrepreneurship.30 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseWill my right hon. Friend find time for a debate on clinical commissioning groups restricting access to treatments formally approved by the National Institute for Health and Care…25 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseWhile I regret that there is no Easter Adjournment debate, will my right hon. Friend find time for a debate on the sacrifices that animals have made with their lives for human…11 Apr 2019HANSARD IR35 Tax ReformsOrder. I am not sure whether the hon. Lady is making an intervention or a separate speech.04 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseWill my right hon. Friend find time for a debate on the difficulties that converts to Christianity are having in achieving asylum status in the United Kingdom? While I am sure the…04 Apr 2019HANSARD IR35 Tax ReformsColleagues will have noticed that the House has adjourned because of a water leak. However, that does not affect these proceedings, which can continue until 4.30 pm. I call the…04 Apr 2019HANSARDEngagementsQ7. With party loyalties being severely tested, is my right hon. Friend aware that, as the country and the world ponder whether Brexit means Brexit and whether we will make a…03 Apr 2019