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HANSARDEngagementsI associate myself with the remarks of the First Secretary in saying congratulations to the Prime Minister and Carrie. Research from the all-party group on autism found that…29 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: DisinformationMany social media platforms are being used to spread disinformation and vitriol, which is particularly dangerous to communities and individuals at this time. What assessment has…27 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: DisinformationWhat steps his Department is taking to tackle disinformation on covid-19.27 Apr 2020HANSARDChalk Streams9. What steps she is taking to protect chalk streams.31 Oct 2019HANSARDChalk StreamsToday is a sad day for Buckinghamshire, Mr Speaker, because we are going to lose you as the Member for Buckingham. Before I ask my question of the Minister, may I just say that…31 Oct 2019HANSARDChalk StreamsThank you. The Chess and the Misbourne are ecologically vulnerable chalk streams in my constituency, and there are several in the Chilterns that are under threat. HS2 Ltd has now…31 Oct 2019HANSARDHS2: National Audit Office Progress Review5. What the timeframe is for the publication of the National Audit Office’s progress review on High Speed Two.31 Oct 2019HANSARDHS2: National Audit Office Progress ReviewIn his bombshell report, Allan Cook, the chairman of HS2, admitted publicly that HS2 was billions of pounds over budget and years behind schedule. Quite frankly, given HS2’s poor…31 Oct 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Economy and Innovation: Government SupportOrder. Regretfully, I have to impose a three-minute time limit on speeches. I am pleased to call Jim Shannon.29 Oct 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Economy and Innovation: Government SupportOrder. Before the hon. Lady resumes, I point out that I have one eye on the clock, three Members have indicated that they would like to make a contribution, and I want to start…29 Oct 2019HANSARD Northern Ireland Economy and Innovation: Government SupportI remind hon. Members that interventions must be brief.29 Oct 2019HANSARD Bus Services: CumbriaBefore I ask the Minister to respond to the debate, may I thank you, Mr Farron, for bearing with the interruption, and may I place on the record our thanks to the Doorkeeper for…29 Oct 2019HANSARD Bus Services: CumbriaOrder. [Interruption.] Order. Could you sit down in the Public Gallery and be quiet, please. Thank you. Mr Farron— [Interruption.] Please, this is a debating chamber; it is not…29 Oct 2019HANSARDHS2It is reported in New Civil Engineer this morning that the advisory panel to the so-called independent Oakervee review has been asked to sign non-disclosure agreements in an…24 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. On 3 September, the Secretary of State said that he would discuss with the Chancellor the case for updating the costs and benefits of HS2 to current prices to ensure…24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThis week I had the pleasure of having a meeting with the restoration and renewal team, particularly those who are writing the specification to ensure that we include facilities…24 Oct 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseWe have our own environmental emergency in Buckinghamshire at the moment at Great Missenden. Despite Buckinghamshire County Council, Chiltern District Council, myself and the…17 Oct 2019HANSARDDebate on the AddressThank you so much, Mr Deputy Speaker. I have taken rather a lot of interventions.14 Oct 2019HANSARDDebate on the AddressIn a similar vein, I would like to see regulation and transparency enhanced around companies such as 38 Degrees, which insert themselves between MPs and their constituents, gather…14 Oct 2019HANSARDDebate on the AddressMy right hon. Friend mentions the railways, which is my favourite subject and on which I hope to address the House a little later. Does he agree that we really need the holistic…14 Oct 2019