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HANSARDLocal Authority FundingAs the Minister knows—I have met him to discuss this subject—my local authority, Woking borough council, effectively went bankrupt last year. It has had to cut services that many…28 Oct 2024HANSARDThe Union and the Devolved AdministrationsI am sure we all agree that local communities know what is best for their own affairs. Will the Minister formalise the council of Ministers so that the Governments of Scotland,…24 Oct 2024HANSARDThe Union and the Devolved Administrations10. What steps he plans to take to strengthen the Union.24 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am sure that the Minister is aware of the tragic case of Sara Sharif, which occurred in my constituency, but he may not be aware that when Sara’s family fled from Woking to…22 Oct 2024HANSARD Employment Rights BillMy hon. Friend has said that the Bill does not go far enough to support families. In my Woking constituency, 350 children are unable to join the Scouts because of a lack of…21 Oct 2024HANSARD Business Property Relief and Agricultural Property ReliefWanting to leave your children something is a natural part of being a parent. Right now, inheritance tax is quite unfair. Families face a tax rate that is very high by…17 Oct 2024HANSARDCost of Rail FaresI wish to address the deeply concerning issue of rising rail fares, which are having a profound impact on my constituents in Woking and, indeed, on commuters across the country.…10 Oct 2024HANSARDChild Maintenance ServiceGiven that around half of children in separated families—that is 1.8 million children—are receiving no support from their non-residential parent, does the Minister know when that…07 Oct 2024HANSARDChild Maintenance Service3. What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Child Maintenance Service in collecting payments.07 Oct 2024HANSARD Building Safety and ResilienceThe Minister has talked about support for high-rise buildings in my constituency. My local authority has removed cladding from several council blocks, including one I grew up in,…11 Sept 2024HANSARDBudget Responsibility BillThank you, Ms Nokes, for giving me this opportunity to make my maiden speech. Before I do, I pay tribute to the hon. Member for Southend East and Rochford (Mr Alaba), who spoke of…04 Sept 2024