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HANSARD Greater London Low Emission Zone Charging (Amendment) BillMy hon. Friend is making a great speech. As he knows, he has my full support. Does he agree that today we will see whose side Labour Members are on? Are they going to talk the…22 Mar 2024HANSARD Greater London Low Emission Zone Charging (Amendment) BillI thank the Roads Minister for his intervention. I agree completely; there is a huge democratic deficit at play here. As he correctly points out, the charge affects people outside…22 Mar 2024HANSARD Greater London Low Emission Zone Charging (Amendment) BillThe hon. Lady is making a fair point about the impact of air pollution on the main roads. Does she therefore agree that it is somewhat strange that the largest investment that the…22 Mar 2024HANSARD Greater London Low Emission Zone Charging (Amendment) BillNo, the hon. Gentleman has only just come in. The public do not need me to tell them that London devolution is broken, with TfL requiring Government bail-out after Government…22 Mar 2024HANSARDSupport for Pensioners19. What steps his Department is taking to support pensioners.18 Mar 2024HANSARDSupport for PensionersDoes my hon. Friend agree with me that while the Conservatives proudly continue to support pensioners in their hard-earned retirement with the triple lock and other cost of living…18 Mar 2024HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) BillI will speak for only a short time today. Let me start by congratulating my hon. Friend the Member for North Devon (Selaine Saxby) on all her campaigning and her championing of…15 Mar 2024HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No.2) BillMy hon. Friend is making a great speech, and I fully support the Government’s efforts to reduce the taxes of working people, alongside the pledge to increase the money going to…13 Mar 2024HANSARDFalkland IslandsWill my hon. Friend join me in recognising the efforts of the Falkland Islanders to build a modern, thriving community and economy, and does he agree that as long as they wish to…12 Mar 2024HANSARDFalkland Islands10. What steps he is taking to uphold the Falkland Islanders’ right of self-determination.12 Mar 2024HANSARDEngagementsFive weeks ago, Conservative MPs from across south-east London and Kent wrote to Transport for London and the Labour Mayor of London to call on them to do the right thing…06 Mar 2024HANSARDFinancial Risk Checks for GamblingOne of the potential consequences of this is the impact on the elderly and on isolation in particular. When I was a student, I worked part-time for a bookmaker to help to pay for…26 Feb 2024HANSARDFinancial Risk Checks for GamblingMy hon. Friend is making a fantastic speech. I am one of the few Members in the Chamber who does not have a horse track in their constituency, but my constituents are passionate…26 Feb 2024HANSARDArmed Forces RecruitmentThe London Borough of Bexley is home to several excellent cadet and reserve units that teach vital life skills. Will the Minister update the House on progress on the cadet…19 Feb 2024HANSARDArmed Forces Recruitment19. What steps his Department is taking to recruit armed forces personnel.19 Feb 2024HANSARDKnife and Sword BanBefore anyone accuses me of stoking a culture war—which, as we all know, is the left’s new buzzword to try to shut down critical debates about their woke ideas—let me also point…06 Feb 2024HANSARDKnife and Sword BanThe public have rightly had enough of empty gesture politics and warm words from politicians when yet another life is unnecessarily taken. They want action. They want their…06 Feb 2024HANSARDKnife and Sword BanHe has spent £29.5 million on additional staffing costs, including a 57% rise in Mayor’s Office costs and a 33% rise in press office spending; and let us not forget the £10…06 Feb 2024HANSARDKnife and Sword BanIn what way?06 Feb 2024HANSARDKnife and Sword BanThe hon. Member is making a passionate speech about bringing various people from across Government and communities together to tackle knife crime. When the shadow Home Secretary…06 Feb 2024