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HANSARDFlooding: Planning and Developer ResponsibilitiesI agree 100%. I commend my parish councillors, the volunteer flood wardens and the residents of Croxley Green, Rickmansworth and Batchworth who step up during these difficult…13 May 2025HANSARDFlooding: Planning and Developer ResponsibilitiesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Hobhouse. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Mid Norfolk (George Freeman) for securing this important debate. I wish to…13 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. The Government claim to be the party of business, but speak to businesses today and they are hurting. Reduced opportunities for wealth creation and entrepreneurship, employee…12 May 2025HANSARDUnited States Film TariffWarner Brothers Studios Leavesden is in my constituency and a genuinely world-class film and TV production centre. It provides thousands of jobs, generates significant wealth for…07 May 2025HANSARDGrassroots Sports13. What steps she is taking to support grassroots sports venues.03 Apr 2025HANSARDGrassroots SportsCertain sports often remain inaccessible to women and girls early on, making it harder for them to join later. Will the Minister confirm how her Department is supporting clubs…03 Apr 2025HANSARD Royal British LegionDoes the hon. Lady agree that all councils must follow the lead of Hertfordshire county council, which was one of the first to launch an armed forces covenant?01 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseOutside Asia.27 Mar 2025HANSARDLocal Bus ServicesLocal bus services are part of the integrated travel plans for my constituency, but my constituents also rely on Transport for London to commute into London. One frustration of my…27 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy constituents in South West Hertfordshire remain concerned about the significant delay to the redevelopment of Watford general. With the Chancellor already bringing a second…25 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsMay I first congratulate the new councillor, Ian Campbell, on his by-election win yesterday? The team got a great result in my part of the world. Many in my constituency are…20 Mar 2025HANSARDSmall Business SupportA constituent in Chorleywood recently contacted me after needing an emergency locksmith due to a broken key. Initially quoted £40 over the phone, she was later charged £1,460, and…13 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI start by wishing you, Mr Speaker, and the House a happy Commonwealth Day. Conservative-led Hertfordshire county council has done excellent work in supporting children with SEND,…10 Mar 2025HANSARDIndependent Schools: VAT and Business Rates ReliefIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk (John Lamont) for presenting the petition.…03 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsOn 8 February, the Court—a grade II listed landmark in Chorleywood in my constituency—burned down in mysterious circumstances. I met the three local councillors—Councillors…03 Mar 2025HANSARDIndependent Schools: VAT and Business Rates ReliefWhat does the hon. Lady expect her Government to do if they will not give way on this point?03 Mar 2025HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 202311. What steps he plans to take to replace the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023.26 Feb 2025HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023Notwithstanding the Secretary of State’s response, may I ask why this Labour Government are continuing to undermine the tough action taken by the Conservative Government on…26 Feb 2025HANSARD British Indian Ocean TerritoryI thank Nick Coombes from my office for helping me draft a long speech, most of which I will not be using, given the time constraints. May I try to lower the temperature in what…26 Feb 2025HANSARD British Indian Ocean TerritoryI have not been to that part of the world but, as the new Member will learn the longer he is in this place, certain positions do not give us the ability to speak in the Chamber,…26 Feb 2025