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HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals)While scanning the party political letter that the Labour party issued today, I noticed two things very quickly. The first was the lack of achievement on the part of the last…21 Jun 2023HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals)Since being elected to this place, strengthening animal welfare protections has been a priority of mine and an issue close to my heart, not only because I am an animal lover but…21 Jun 2023HANSARDMortgage MarketMy hon. Friend is correct to highlight that we are facing international challenges and that monetary policy is the responsibility of the independent Bank of England. However, does…13 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseMy right hon. Friend will be well aware of Labour’s disgraceful ultra low emission zone tax raid on hard-working people in London, which will hammer businesses and people on the…25 May 2023HANSARD Animal WelfareThe UK proudly has some of the strongest animal welfare protections in the world, and my right hon. Friend is right to highlight the progress that His Majesty’s Government have…25 May 2023HANSARDPatient ChoiceI share my right hon. Friend’s desire to increase patient choice and reduce waiting times. One way to do that in south-east London is to expand further the number of services at…25 May 2023HANSARD Net Migration FiguresUnsustainable levels of migration continue to have a significant impact on housing in the south-east. Does my right hon. Friend agree that we must do all we can to reach…25 May 2023HANSARD Safety of School BuildingsI must say how interesting it has been to listen to Opposition Members in the debate. As an MP who proudly represents my home area, I always find it fascinating to visit my old…23 May 2023HANSARDAllergy Awareness WeekIt is great to see you in the Chair today, Ms Ali. It is a pleasure to speak in today’s important debate on allergy. I congratulate and thank the hon. Member for Dagenham and…11 May 2023HANSARDCoronation: Policing of ProtestsGiven the heat of this debate, I must add, as a Greater London MP, that it is complete and utter nonsense to say that people can no longer peacefully protest in London. I attended…09 May 2023HANSARDInflationThe Government are absolutely right to prioritise reducing inflation given the significant impact it is having on families and businesses across the country. I welcome the support…09 May 2023HANSARDInflation9. What progress he has made on reducing the rate of inflation.09 May 2023HANSARDCoronation: Community Participation2. What steps her Department is taking to encourage community participation in the celebration of the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.27 Apr 2023HANSARD Gambling Act Review White PaperClearly there is a delicate balance between addiction and the safe enjoyment of gambling, and as always the devil will be in the detail. What assurances can my right hon. and…27 Apr 2023HANSARDCoronation: Community ParticipationI welcome the Government’s efforts to support this historic event across the UK, and I am deeply honoured to represent Old Bexley and Sidcup, which was recently voted the most…27 Apr 2023HANSARD Voter IDDoes my hon. Friend agree that this is typical flip-flopping from Labour Members, who are now campaigning to repeal laws that they introduced in Northern Ireland in 2003?27 Apr 2023HANSARD UkraineMay I put on record my thanks to the British Government and public for their ongoing support for the people of Ukraine? We are proud to have a number of Ukrainians living in my…27 Apr 2023HANSARD Motorways: LitterI have a constructive suggestion for the Minister and the Department on producing new metrics. They will be familiar with the job of clearing up TfL’s mess by now—excuse the pun,…25 Apr 2023HANSARD Motorways: LitterI thank my right hon. Friend for securing this important debate. Many of my constituents express many of the concerns that he has already outlined. On the point about legal…25 Apr 2023HANSARD Machetes: ConsultationI, too, welcome the news today that the Government are working to close legal loopholes on zombie knives and to strengthen police powers to help make our streets safer. My right…18 Apr 2023