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HANSARDTaxesThe damage that this Labour Government have dealt to our economy is a real kick in the teeth for all those who voted for them last year—and for those who did not vote for them,…15 Jul 2025HANSARDTaxesThe hon. Gentleman may shake his head, but he should look at the statistics. Schools in my constituency and his will cut support staff and teaching assistants as a result of the…15 Jul 2025HANSARDTaxesThe shadow Chancellor is making an excellent speech. Does he agree that the danger is that if Governments do not have a prudent financial position, they end up in the situation…15 Jul 2025HANSARDFinancial Assistance to IndustryI should declare that Ford’s UK headquarters is in my constituency. Will my hon. Friend also reflect that there is a real issue here for not just cars, but commercial vehicles? I…14 Jul 2025HANSARDCivil Service RelocationHeads of Departments have said that 60% attendance in the office is the best balance for civil servants working in Government Departments, but in an answer to a recent written…10 Jul 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseDoes the Leader of the House agree that it is wholly unacceptable for a senior official at His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs to refuse to respond to repeated reasonable requests…10 Jul 2025HANSARDTrial by Jury: Proposed RestrictionsThe jury system is essential to protect us against oppressive judges, malicious individuals—sometimes malicious police officers—or even Governments. The Minister speaks of the…09 Jul 2025HANSARDCrown Court BacklogOne of the most important things we can do, as the Lord Chancellor seems to indicate, is reduce the number of cases going into the system by reducing reoffending where possible,…08 Jul 2025HANSARDGovernment Performance against Fiscal RulesWho does the Chief Secretary to the Treasury think is most responsible for the extra 276,000 people unemployed since the time of the Budget? Is it the national insurance jobs tax,…07 Jul 2025HANSARDShopliftingWhether at Asda in Basildon or Waitrose in Billericay, there have been real issues with shop thefts, particularly by organised gangs, which often come from outside the local area.…07 Jul 2025HANSARDBritish Musical Acts: International Promotion5. What steps she has taken to promote British musical acts internationally.03 Jul 2025HANSARDBritish Musical Acts: International PromotionI welcome anything the Government bring forward to support our new bands and musicians across the country, but the big thing that so many musicians are asking for is that we get…03 Jul 2025HANSARD Floating Solar PanelsThis is another issue where the Conservatives can perhaps give more information to those on the Government Benches. We have real issues in many parts of rural Britain with the…26 Jun 2025HANSARD BBC World Service FundingThis is an important debate. I broadly agree with the hon. Member on the positive influence of the World Service. Would he acknowledge, though, that on occasion—such as on BBC…26 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsCousin marriage is often used as a cover for forced marriage. Have the Government raised the issue of the incredibly high rate of first-cousin marriage with the Pakistani…24 Jun 2025HANSARDDepartment for EducationIn the past few days, a headteacher in my constituency has told me that their school’s funding is going down significantly in real terms this year. They say that they are now…24 Jun 2025HANSARD Department of Health and Social CareDoes my hon. Friend recognise that it is not just community pharmacies that are being hammered in this sector but hospices too, such as St Luke’s hospice in Basildon, which is…24 Jun 2025HANSARDUniversal Credit: Support into WorkThere are 300 more people on out-of-work benefits in Basildon and Billericay than there were 12 months ago. Local businesses tell me that that is because business rates have gone…23 Jun 2025HANSARD Marriage between First CousinsMay I take the Minister back to a point she made about forced marriage? I understand her commitment, and that of the Government, on this issue, but surely she must recognise that…18 Jun 2025HANSARD Marriage between First CousinsThe hon. Member contributes so often to our debates in such a thoughtful way. He raises an important point about health, which I will develop. The health issues are of fundamental…18 Jun 2025