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HANSARDExpansion of the Ultra Low Emission ZoneI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Dartford (Gareth Johnson), who is also my constituency neighbour, for securing the debate. It has been said: “As Sadiq Khan shows in London,…20 Dec 2022HANSARDExpansion of the Ultra Low Emission ZoneI will happily answer the hon. Member’s question, because our buses in outer London have actually been cut—if he checks Bexley’s record, he will see that our bus routes have been…20 Dec 2022HANSARDSoutheastern Railway Timetable ChangesThank you for chairing, Ms Harris, and I thank the hon. Member for Eltham (Clive Efford) for securing this important debate. Although we often differ in our views, when it comes…06 Dec 2022HANSARD Child Support Collection (Domestic Abuse) BillMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. I wholeheartedly support the Bill. Many of my constituents have been in touch to highlight that, when they have requested to move to…28 Oct 2022HANSARD Diagnostic Hospital: StocktonMy hon Friend is making a fantastic speech on the importance of diagnostic hubs in the north of England. Does he agree that that levelling up also applies to areas in the south,…26 Oct 2022HANSARDModernising the RailwaysModernising our railways and maintaining services are vitally important. Thousands of residents in Old Bexley and Sidcup have already completed my survey outlining their concerns…13 Oct 2022HANSARDTributes to Her Late Majesty The QueenThank you, Mr Speaker. The Queen lived a wonderful life of duty and service, and was an inspiration to generations of people across the world. It is a huge honour for me to pay…09 Sept 2022HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill6. What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the progress of the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill.08 Sept 2022HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals) BillI thank the Secretary of State for his answer and welcome him to his position. I am sure that he will do an excellent job and look forward to working with him. I also welcome the…08 Sept 2022HANSARD Levelling-up and Regeneration BillI welcome parts of this Bill, which has the great potential to improve the planning system, but I do have some concerns that I hope the Secretary of State and Ministers will…08 Jun 2022HANSARD Lower Thames CrossingI do not plan to speak for as long as colleagues. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Gravesham (Adam Holloway) for securing this debate. I listened carefully to his points and…24 Mar 2022HANSARD Lower Thames CrossingI completely agree, and everyone who is directly impacted should have their voices heard. I hope that the Department will listen closely to those calls. Getting that balance right…24 Mar 2022HANSARD Lower Thames CrossingI clearly do not have the same level of detail about that issue, but I take my hon. Friend’s point, which is valid. We must ensure that whatever is introduced stands up to…24 Mar 2022HANSARDFinancial StatementI welcome the Chancellor’s announcements today, which will help people across Old Bexley and Sidcup with the cost of living, and support local businesses as our local economy…23 Mar 2022HANSARDMarriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) BillI commend my hon. Friend the Member for Mid Derbyshire (Mrs Latham) for this Bill and for her tireless work and efforts to protect children and end child marriage. It is no…25 Feb 2022HANSARDPublic Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I rise to declare an interest. Although I have no financial interest in the local government pension scheme, I am still a sitting councillor until May this year, and I sit on the…27 Jan 2022HANSARDEngagements12. Securing extra health services at Queen Mary’s Hospital in Sidcup is a key priority for local residents, as it is for me, as the first home-grown MP for Old Bexley and Sidcup.…26 Jan 2022HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [Lords]Thank you, Mr Speaker, for giving me the opportunity to make my maiden speech in this important debate. It is a true privilege to stand among these green Benches as the Member of…18 Jan 2022