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HANSARDFuel DutyPart of this debate is about sustainability and net zero. Colleagues have already made a number of interventions on that, and I understand the shadow Secretary of State’s…18 Mar 2026HANSARDFuel DutyMy right hon. Friend is making a passionate speech about the increase in rail fares for his constituents in Billericay, but he will be aware that drivers in Billericay, like those…18 Mar 2026HANSARDFuel Dutyrose —18 Mar 2026HANSARDHouses in Multiple OccupationThe rise in houses in multiple occupation within the Old Bexley and Sidcup constituency is having a profound impact on the local community, leading to antisocial behaviour,…10 Mar 2026HANSARDGrassroots SportI refer hon. Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. On behalf of those on this side of the House, I congratulate everyone at Team GB for an…26 Feb 2026HANSARD Point of Order: Rectification ProcedureOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I would like to apologise to the House for failing to declare an interest when tabling three written parliamentary questions to the…26 Feb 2026HANSARDGrassroots SportI thank the Secretary of State for that answer, and I am sure we all echo her comments. She will be aware of the widespread concerns regarding the Government’s plans to water down…26 Feb 2026HANSARD Gambling Harms: Children and Young PeopleIt is, as always, a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Lewell. For full transparency, I refer Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I am…15 Jan 2026HANSARDAccess to Sports FacilitiesNot much of an answer there, but hopefully another U-turn will be coming soon. Over the previous Parliament, the Conservative Government invested more than £1 billion in…15 Jan 2026HANSARDAccess to Sports FacilitiesThis Labour Government have announced that they intend to remove Sport England—alongside the Gardens Trust and the Theatres Trust—as a statutory consultee in planning decisions,…15 Jan 2026HANSARDJane AustenIt is always a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Efford. I thank the hon. Member for Basingstoke (Luke Murphy) for securing this debate on the literary and cultural…18 Dec 2025HANSARD Conduct of the Chancellor of the ExchequerThe Minister refers to the accidental or deliberate release of this information, but we know that on 14 November the press were briefed, clearly with incorrect information. Will…10 Dec 2025HANSARD Resident Doctors: Industrial ActionGiven the seriousness of the pending strikes, it is understandable that the Secretary has decided to focus his comments today on the BMA and this upcoming strike. I ask the Health…10 Dec 2025HANSARDDraft Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) (No. 2) Regulations 2025I thank my hon. Friend and neighbour for that intervention. I agree with his sentiment, and I will come on to explain why. The approach that the Government are taking, of carving…09 Dec 2025HANSARDDraft Enterprise Act 2002 (Mergers Involving Newspaper Enterprises and Foreign Powers) (No. 2) Regulations 2025As always, it is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Jardine. I am grateful to the Minister for her remarks in outlining the regulations. The Opposition broadly…09 Dec 2025HANSARDChild Poverty StrategyDespite assurances to the contrary, children in my constituency have had their school courses cut and parents across the UK have lost their jobs because of this Government, with…08 Dec 2025HANSARDDigital IDMy hon. Friend is making a fantastic speech. Does he agree that this is just the latest example of this Labour Government trying to push through something that was not in their…08 Dec 2025HANSARD Gambling: Regulatory ReformAs always, it is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Desmond, and I thank all hon. Members for their contributions. For transparency, I refer Members to my entry in…02 Dec 2025HANSARDWomen’s and Girls’ Sport: Greater ManchesterNo commitment there to stop the concreting over of sports pitches. Alongside the National Lottery, the regulated gambling sector provides more than £400 million of crucial…27 Nov 2025HANSARDWomen’s and Girls’ Sport: Greater ManchesterI refer Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. Sport England’s role as a statutory planning consultee promotes participation in grassroot sports,…27 Nov 2025