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HANSARDEnergy Efficiency Measures: InstallationI join my parliamentary neighbour, the hon. Member for Norwich South (Clive Lewis), in congratulating Norwich City Council on what it has done in Goldsmith Street. Is the Minister…18 Apr 2023HANSARDEngagementsThe adjustments to the dental contract last November were a welcome step, but there is more work to do. Will the Prime Minister therefore keep this area under the closest review…08 Mar 2023HANSARDHealth and Wellbeing Services: East of EnglandI congratulate my right hon. Friend on securing this debate. I recently had a meeting with Dr Nick Stolls, who for 20 years ran the local dentistry committee in Norfolk and…01 Mar 2023HANSARDRural FarmersOne of the most important roles for rural farmers is their ability to offer up land for affordable housing for rural people. What discussions has my right hon. Friend had with the…23 Feb 2023HANSARDAutomotive ExportsWould the Minister like to congratulate Group Lotus in my constituency, which exports more than 70% of its car production? Would she like to take the opportunity to come to Hethel…09 Feb 2023HANSARDPalestinian Territories: Israeli SettlementsHaving recently had the opportunity to visit the west bank with the International Development Committee, I was able to understand just how much worse conditions have become in the…31 Jan 2023HANSARDNational Audit Office’s EstimateIn line with its statutory duties, the Public Accounts Commission sits formally to discuss the NAO’s main supply estimate, taking evidence from the Comptroller and Auditor General…26 Jan 2023HANSARDNational Audit Office’s EstimateYes, it will. The National Audit Office is affected by inflation, which is now at 9.2%, as well as other cost pressures relating to its statutory role, including the greater work…26 Jan 2023HANSARDHome BuildingDoes the Minister agree that the best way to build high quality homes is to give the greatest choice to the people who live in them as to what is built? Can she think of any ways…09 Jan 2023HANSARD Levelling-up and Regeneration BillIt is a great pleasure to speak in this debate under your chairmanship, Mr Deputy Speaker, even though you have restricted everyone to three minutes —I understand, of course, that…13 Dec 2022HANSARD Levelling-up and Regeneration BillI was recently told that there is a five-year waiting list in Norfolk to have a thatched roof replaced—waiting lists may be shorter elsewhere. Of course, there are thatched new…13 Dec 2022HANSARD Levelling-up and Regeneration BillYes, I do. That is what I have seen in the Netherlands and we should have it here too.13 Dec 2022HANSARD Levelling-up and Regeneration BillMy right hon. Friend mentions planning inspectors and how annoying they can be. Is she minded to suggest that perhaps we could do without planning inspectors? After all, we have…13 Dec 2022HANSARD Levelling-up and Regeneration BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that it is interesting that some of the most beautiful places in the world—Edinburgh, Cornish fishing villages, Paris or Berlin, where I lived—the normal…13 Dec 2022HANSARDRoad Investment Strategy 2In its September 2020 delivery plan, National Highways expected that it would spend £5.5 billion in the third road strategy on projects approved since 2020. Since then, this has…01 Dec 2022HANSARDRoad Investment Strategy 2The National Audit Office’s report on road enhancements has recently been published and it is excellent. The Public Accounts Commission itself, in line with its statutory duty,…01 Dec 2022HANSARDNational Audit Office: NHS ReportsYes, it is. Indeed, the report published by the NAO today states: “The NHS now has a problem with reduced productivity.” NHS England has estimated that, in 2021, the NHS was about…17 Nov 2022HANSARDNational Audit Office: NHS ReportsThe majority of National Audit Office reports are considered by the Public Accounts Committee. Earlier this month, the Committee took evidence on the NAO’s recent report…17 Nov 2022HANSARDFood ProductionWill the Secretary of State take the opportunity to visit Old Hall farm in Woodton in my constituency to see the excellent work done by Rebecca and Stuart Mayhew who use…17 Nov 2022HANSARDThe Growth PlanGive way!23 Sept 2022