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HANSARDGovernment ProjectsI welcome the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster to his place. I know he is sorely missed in the Home Office. When the Labour party was last in government, it wasted billions of…14 Jul 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. I recently had the pleasure of visiting HMP The Mount in my constituency, where I learned about its excellent work to provide inmates with practical work skills for life after…05 Jul 2022HANSARDIndustrial Action: RailwaysI thank the Secretary of State for that answer. The effect of the covid-19 pandemic on the rail industry has been well documented, as have been his and the Chancellor’s extensive…30 Jun 2022HANSARDIndustrial Action: Railways17. What assessment he has made of the economic impact of the rail industrial action between 21 and 25 June 2022.30 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. Yesterday morning, I had the pleasure of hosting a roundtable discussion with farmers from my constituency in collaboration with the National Farmers Union. My constituent…28 Jun 2022HANSARDSMEsThere are more than 7,000 businesses in my constituency, producing excellent products and services in a range of industries. I have held several informative high street…28 Jun 2022HANSARDSMEs12. What fiscal steps his Department is taking to support small and medium-sized enterprises.28 Jun 2022HANSARDHousing Regeneration: Former Industrial AreasAs the Minister will be aware, both my constituents and I are deeply concerned that Three Rivers District Council continues to delay publishing a local plan until at least 2025.…27 Jun 2022HANSARDCouncil of EuropeIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dame Maria. I start by thanking my hon. Friend the Member for Henley (John Howell) for securing this important debate. It is a…15 Jun 2022HANSARDPublic Order Bill (Third sitting)Why would it not?14 Jun 2022HANSARDPublic Order Bill (Second sitting)Q I put it on the record that I am a former Essex county councillor, since Essex has been referred to a couple of times now. My first question is about the international picture.…09 Jun 2022HANSARDPublic Order Bill (Second sitting)Elizabeth, do you want to give it a go? Elizabeth de Jong: I have not researched that myself, but the companies we represent are international companies. If it would be of…09 Jun 2022HANSARDPublic Order Bill (Second sitting)Q Elizabeth, you referenced petrol stations earlier as a bit of a gap in what is proposed in this Bill. Are there any other aspects that you think would be nice to have as part of…09 Jun 2022HANSARDPublic Order Bill (Second sitting)Thank you. Steve, is there anything from you? Steve Griffiths: No, nothing to add from me, thank you.09 Jun 2022HANSARDCommonwealth GamesIn this platinum jubilee year, the Birmingham Commonwealth games will give us the perfect opportunity to celebrate Her Majesty’s enduring and dutiful commitment throughout her…26 May 2022HANSARDCommonwealth Games8. What steps her Department is taking to support the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.26 May 2022HANSARDFly-tipping and Illegal DumpingIt is a real honour to speak in this important debate, Sir Mark. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Meriden (Saqib Bhatti) on securing it. I should declare an interest…24 May 2022HANSARDTackling Short-term and Long-term Cost of Living IncreasesIt is an honour to speak in the debate on Her Majesty’s Gracious Speech. I wish to cover three topics in my limited time: security, the economy and planning. Hon. Members will be…17 May 2022HANSARDTackling Short-term and Long-term Cost of Living IncreasesI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend, and I feel as though she was looking over my shoulder because that is exactly the next point in my speech. Introducing a Bill for local…17 May 2022HANSARDCommonwealth DayMy hon. and gallant Friend is making an excellent speech; those who have heard him speak before will not be surprised by that. Does he agree that there is quite a young population…15 Mar 2022