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HANSARDRooftop Solar PanelsFor years now, I have been trying to persuade Governments of all colours to change building regulations to require all new buildings to be fitted with solar panels. That would…04 Jul 2023HANSARDRooftop Solar Panels10. What steps he is taking to increase the use of solar panels on building roofs; and if he will make a statement.04 Jul 2023HANSARDTrade with Africa4. What steps she is taking to increase trade with African countries.29 Jun 2023HANSARDTrade with AfricaThat is all good news, particularly the developing countries trading scheme. I was recently in Ethiopia for a trade visit. Can the Minister tell me how the developing countries…29 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. Morocco is very much looking to do more trade and business with the United Kingdom. What are the Government doing to enable that country to do so?29 Jun 2023HANSARD Rosebank Oilfield: Environmental ImpactsI will call Caroline Lucas to move the motion and then call the Minister to respond. As is the convention for 30-minute debates, there will not be an opportunity for the Member in…28 Jun 2023HANSARD Rosebank Oilfield: Environmental ImpactsOrder. I do not want to bring this very lively debate to a close, but I am afraid I have to. Motion lapsed (Standing Order No. 10(6)).28 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. For a long time, businesspeople in Africa have sometimes found it difficult to get visas for short visits to this country, because the system has been centralised and there…22 May 2023HANSARDEast Coast Main Line FundingI will call Catherine McKinnell to move the motion and then the Minister to respond. As is the convention for 30-minute debates, there will not be an opportunity for the Member to…10 May 2023HANSARD Small and Medium-sized House BuildersI need to start the Front-Bench speeches at 3.28 pm, so perhaps colleagues could be mindful of that.10 May 2023HANSARD Small and Medium-sized House BuildersWe need to leave two minutes at the end for the mover of the motion to wind up, so we have up to 10 minutes now. I call Chris Stephens.10 May 2023HANSARD A46 at TewkesburyI am grateful to the Minister for his response and how he is addressing the issue. He mentions that bits could be taken out of the business case—one of my big points was that the…09 May 2023HANSARD A46 at TewkesburyI beg to move, That this House has considered proposed changes to the A46 at Tewkesbury. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrusb Davies. I thank the Minister for…09 May 2023HANSARDSudanJust over a week ago, I was in Ethiopia, with three other hon. Members. We saw the effects of malnutrition on vulnerable children and adults. Some 20 million people are suffering…17 Apr 2023HANSARDLegal Aid9. If he will take steps to ensure that legal aid is used only for cases which relate to individual cases; and if he will make a statement.28 Mar 2023HANSARDLegal AidI thank the Minister for that response and I welcome the changes that have been made, but it still seems to be the case that sometimes, legal aid or connected taxpayers’ money can…28 Mar 2023HANSARDNew Homes: Regenerated Brownfield Land10. What steps he is taking to help ensure that planning authorities prioritise housebuilding on brownfield sites; and if he will make a statement.27 Mar 2023HANSARDNew Homes: Regenerated Brownfield LandDoes the Minister agree that prioritising brownfield sites is important particularly to take the pressure off small villages, which face many speculative planning applications and…27 Mar 2023HANSARD Altitude Sickness: Travel AdviceI will call Rob Roberts to move the motion in a moment and then the Minister to respond. As is the convention for 30-minute debates, there will be no opportunity for the Member to…21 Mar 2023HANSARD Social MobilityAs the mover of the motion and the Minister are present, we can start slightly earlier. We can run on until the end of the debate’s allotted time. I call Sir David Evennett.21 Mar 2023