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HANSARD 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 Crime and Policing BillI rise to speak in support of six of the new clauses that go to the heart of our responsibilities as legislators—safeguarding children, restoring public confidence in the law and…18 Jun 2025HANSARDMedicine Supply Chain: Community PharmaciesSupply chain problems are just one of the many issues that are having an impact on community pharmacies. My local pharmacy in Noak Bridge is one of them, but it is also being…17 Jun 2025HANSARDSchool-based NurseriesThis morning, in my constituency, I met the chief executive of the Early Years Alliance. Its Laindon nursery is facing closure, not because of falling demand but because it is…16 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsIt is a disaster.11 Jun 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillI totally agree with what my hon. Friend the Member for Mid Buckinghamshire (Greg Smith) has just said. So many of our constituents, particularly those in the farming community,…10 Jun 2025HANSARDLeasehold ReformI am glad to see the Government starting to tackle some of these issues. Will the Minister assure me that people on freehold housing estates with covenant issues in places like…09 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI know that you, Mr Speaker, are an animal lover, like me and my Basildon and Billericay constituents, although sadly some people are not. After some horrific cases, will the…05 Jun 2025HANSARDIntelligence and Security CommitteeThe Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament is unique, made up of Privy Counsellors from both Houses. However, last month the Committee took the highly unusual step of…05 Jun 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords]The hon. Member and I served on the Bill Committee together. I think he misses a slightly important point that this is not about international alignment, as is put forward in the…04 Jun 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords]The Government have said throughout the passage of this legislation that it is not about the European Union, yet as the hon. and learned Member makes clear, it is only the…04 Jun 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords]The hon. Lady makes an important point, but on the broader issue of dynamic alignment, are there not some issues—for example, animal welfare, which is not covered by the Bill—on…04 Jun 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords]The hon. and learned Member is making an important point, which is why I will support the Opposition amendments in this vein today. Does he agree that the reports from the…04 Jun 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords]As the hon. Lady appreciates, we come at this Bill from different angles. We have tabled some amendments, including amendment 13, which would require the Secretary of State to…04 Jun 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords]Will the hon. Lady give way?04 Jun 2025HANSARD Leasehold ReformI thank the hon. Lady for securing this incredibly important debate. One of the issues in my constituency, which is very similar to hers, is that people are buying new flats or…03 Jun 2025HANSARDReoffending on ProbationThe Lord Chancellor admitted in a recent interview with The Times that her sentencing reforms will create “inevitable tensions” with the Government’s efforts to halve knife crime…03 Jun 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords]One of the things that feels so pernicious about scrapping the national “Get around for £2” bus fare cap is that, while certain parts of the country that were given long-term…02 Jun 2025HANSARD School Teachers’ Review Body: RecommendationsIn Education questions, I raised the concerns of headteachers in Basildon and Billericay about school funding, and I directly asked about school support staff, who are already…22 May 2025HANSARDProduct Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] (Third sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Vaz. These small but practical new clauses would help small and medium-sized businesses, so I hope the Minister will…15 May 2025