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HANSARDPublic Spending: Value for MoneyI thank the Minister for his answer. As a member of the Public Accounts Committee, I see on a weekly basis the waste that existed under the previous Government, from the billions…04 Mar 2025HANSARDPublic Spending: Value for Money9. What steps she is taking to help ensure value for money in public spending.04 Mar 2025HANSARDFinance BillMinisters have provided an assurance of their assessment, and they do not believe that will be the case. The Government are taking a rounded approach to energy that, alongside our…03 Mar 2025HANSARDFinance BillI absolutely support the principle of being able to use a mechanism to intervene in a market that is not working, and I think the Government’s approach is right. There is an…03 Mar 2025HANSARDFinance BillThe Government’s commitment on investment, whether through the wealth fund or the private sector combination of GB Energy, brings stability to the sector in the long term. The…03 Mar 2025HANSARDFinance BillI want to thank the Members who have spoken so far. I have great enthusiasm for the Finance Bill, and I thank the hon. Member for North West Norfolk (James Wild) for his…03 Mar 2025HANSARDFinance BillIs that not precisely the point? Our state system does not have the capacity or the means to support children with special educational needs. The additional £1 billion investment,…03 Mar 2025HANSARDFinance BillI will make some progress and conclude in a moment. Politics is full of choices. The Government have to balance the books and take a decision to ensure that we close the black…03 Mar 2025HANSARD Warm Home DiscountThousands of my constituents are still dealing with the cost of living crisis, finding themselves in debt because energy prices hit record levels under the previous Government.…25 Feb 2025HANSARDBreakfast Clubs: Early AdoptersParents and teachers in my constituency will welcome the statement, as will, in particular, Monteagle and Richard Alibon primary schools, which are part of the early roll-out. The…24 Feb 2025HANSARDApprenticeshipsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Jardine. The families and young people in Barking and Dagenham are not short of aspiration or willingness to work hard, but…04 Feb 2025HANSARD Creative IndustriesIt has been a pleasure to listen to speeches from Members right across the Chamber, and particularly to hear—as others have said—insights rooted in the particular musical and…27 Jan 2025HANSARDNew Homes (Solar Generation) BillReflecting on the point made by the hon. Member for Broxbourne (Lewis Cocking) about industry using excuses to push back on delivering homes, can the Minister give assurances that…17 Jan 2025HANSARDLicensing Hours Extension BillI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Wrexham (Andrew Ranger) for introducing the Bill—a small change, but one that will make a big difference to our communities. There are a few…17 Jan 2025HANSARDNew Homes (Solar Generation) BillIs that not exactly the point—we need to do both, because that creates a subsidy for more opportunities to have rooftop solar panels?17 Jan 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy constituents in Barking were delighted to hear the news that the train operator c2c would be brought into public ownership later this year, a decision that will see a more…16 Jan 2025HANSARD UK-China Economic and Financial DialogueDoes the Chancellor agree that developing our economic and trading relationships with other nations is one of many important levers; and that, alongside that approach, public…14 Jan 2025HANSARDAccess to Primary Care3. What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of patient access to primary care services.07 Jan 2025HANSARDAccess to Primary CareI thank the Secretary of State for his answer on the critical issue of access to GPs in primary healthcare. My constituency of Barking is woefully under-served by primary…07 Jan 2025HANSARDHealth and Adult Social Care ReformJust before Christmas, I met care workers in my constituency, who told me about the day-to-day work that they do supporting the most vulnerable people in our community. Does the…06 Jan 2025