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HANSARDSocial Security Payments: Cost of LivingWill the Minister join me in congratulating and thanking the volunteers at citizens advice bureaux, especially the one in Kettering, for the work they do to help people access…23 Jan 2023HANSARD Prepayment MetersEnergy consumers on prepayment meters are among the most vulnerable energy consumers. In the face of the biggest ever hike in domestic energy prices, getting financial support to…23 Jan 2023HANSARDRailway ModernisationOn average, how much do train drivers get paid and how many contracted hours are they required to do each week?19 Jan 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. In thanking the roads Minister for visiting Kettering in December to promote the £2 bus fare scheme, I ask him when National Highways will complete its planning development…19 Jan 2023HANSARDPolice Conduct and David CarrickThis is an utterly shameful and shocking case. The vast majority of police officers in the Met and across the country believe in and perform to the highest professional standards.…17 Jan 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. To help promote energy security and to protect the planet, what steps is the Minister taking to reduce UK energy demand by the 15% target by 2030?17 Jan 2023HANSARDEnvironment, Food and Rural AffairsMay I welcome the massive and unprecedented increase in the monitoring of illegal sewage discharges, and in particular the welcome steps taken by some water companies for live…16 Jan 2023HANSARDTeacher Recruitment and RetentionCan the Secretary of State confirm that the Government intend to raise starting salaries for teachers to £30,000 a year and that the pension entitlement that teachers enjoy is far…16 Jan 2023HANSARDEnvironment Agency Budget: Sewage DischargeMay I welcome the massive and unprecedented increase in the monitoring of illegal sewage discharges, and in particular the welcome steps taken by some water companies for live…12 Jan 2023HANSARDOperation Safeguard: November 2022I do not blame my right hon. Friend for triggering Operation Safeguard—in the circumstances, it was sensible—but he would not have needed to if the 12% of the prison population…10 Jan 2023HANSARD Non-domestic Energy SupportI welcome the extension of energy price support for non-domestic users. However, may I give my hon. Friend a real-world example of what is happening in the non-domestic sector? A…09 Jan 2023HANSARDNHS Winter PressuresThe biggest flu outbreak in 10 years has seen Kettering General Hospital become the 28th busiest hospital in the country, with a bed occupancy rate of 96.5% in the week leading up…09 Jan 2023HANSARD Migration and Economic DevelopmentMy constituents welcome the High Court judgment and want the relocation flights to Rwanda to take off as soon as possible. They will be very concerned to hear that they could be…19 Dec 2022HANSARDIllegal ImmigrationI warmly welcome the Prime Minister’s action plan to tackle the problem of small boat crossings and thank him for being true to his word in prioritising this issue. The big issue…13 Dec 2022HANSARDUkraine: Defence SupportHis Majesty’s Government have led Europe in arming Ukraine against Russian aggression. What assessment has the Secretary of State made of the equipment and personnel losses…12 Dec 2022HANSARDUkraine: Defence Support9. How many (a) armoured vehicles, (b) anti-tank weapons and (c) multiple-launch rocket systems his Department has donated to Ukraine for use against Russian forces in that…12 Dec 2022HANSARDMarine Renewables: Government SupportOrder. I have been generous in allowing the hon. Lady some breadth in her contribution, but this is a debate about marine renewables—I am struggling to see how community energy…07 Dec 2022HANSARD Songwriters and Composers: RemunerationI call Kevin Brennan, who is wearing a particularly musical tie, to move the motion.07 Dec 2022HANSARDMarine Renewables: Government SupportThe debate can last until 11 am, and I am obliged to call the Front Benches no later than 10.27 am. The guidelines are to allow 10 minutes for the SNP, 10 minutes for His…07 Dec 2022HANSARD Ofsted School InspectionsI am grateful for that intervention. The hon. Gentleman is a Christian gentleman. He understands the importance of a Christian ethos in schools, but it seems that some Ofsted…06 Dec 2022