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HANSARD Powers of Attorney BillAgain, my hon. Friend is absolutely right. I say to people in this House, and across the country, “Have the conversation now.” Having looked at the Bill and written my speech, I…17 Mar 2023HANSARDEngagementsGovernment at all levels, national and local, should always strive to deliver value for money for the taxpayer, particularly in a cost of living crisis. Therefore, does the Prime…15 Mar 2023HANSARD Budget Resolutions and Economic SituationAt the start of the year, the Prime Minister set out three big economic priorities: target inflation, grow the economy and reduce debt. In this Budget, the Chancellor has set the…15 Mar 2023HANSARDLondon Zoo LeaseIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dame Caroline. I commend my hon. Friend the Member for Harrow East (Bob Blackman) for bringing today’s debate on extending the…14 Mar 2023HANSARDChild Support Collection (Domestic Abuse) BillI welcome the Bill and congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Hastings and Rye (Sally-Ann Hart). Does the Minister agree that the Bill builds on what the Government did in the…03 Mar 2023HANSARDSupported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) BillI welcome this Bill and, having served on the Bill Committee, I am aware of its importance. I welcome my hon. Friend’s point about grouping councils together and I highly…03 Mar 2023HANSARD Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) BillI welcome my hon. Friend’s private Member’s Bill, because it is incredibly important to give people on zero-hours contracts the security of knowing that they will have protected…03 Feb 2023HANSARDPolice Conduct and David CarrickMay I mirror the Home Secretary’s comments and pay tribute to the victims of David Carrick, and urge other victims to come forward if they have any concerns about serving police…17 Jan 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhen I met Jewish students studying in universities in my constituency, I was appalled to learn of the antisemitism they have to suffer, often on a daily basis. That was made…16 Jan 2023HANSARDSupported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) BillI thank my hon. Friend for giving way, and I welcome his Bill. In a former life I was cabinet member for public protection, and under that came the environmental health service. I…11 Jan 2023HANSARD Industrial ActionLast week I met Daniel Jobsz, who runs the Wardrobe Bar and Kitchen in the City. He did not open last week; he said there was no point, because of the rail strike. Before…10 Jan 2023HANSARDChannel 4Happy new year, Mr Speaker. I welcome the decision by the Government not to privatise Channel 4, and I thank my right hon. Friend for her time to discuss the matter with me. I am…09 Jan 2023HANSARD Levelling-up and Regeneration BillIn Westminster alone, we have 13,000 short-term let properties, so we are fully aware of the issues. I often advocate licensing schemes, but I think that a registration scheme…13 Dec 2022HANSARD Levelling-up and Regeneration BillThank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. I want to speak in favour of Government new clause 119, to which I am delighted to add my name. The campaign for a register for short-term…13 Dec 2022HANSARDEngagementsQ4. Airbnb-type short-term lets provide a positive experience for many holidaymakers, but too many cause real issues for local communities. In Westminster we have 13,000 Airbnb…07 Dec 2022HANSARD Performing Arts: English National OperaI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this Adjournment debate. I was particularly concerned to hear the news of the Arts Council not supporting ENO in the way it should,…05 Dec 2022HANSARD Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) BillThe point I am trying to make is that I abhor hunting for trophies. I see no reason why anyone would want to bring trophies back to this country. In this debate, we have to talk…25 Nov 2022HANSARD Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) BillI welcome the Bill and thank my hon. Friend the Member for Crawley (Henry Smith) for bringing this important piece of legislation forward. I welcome the tabling of the Bill as it…25 Nov 2022HANSARD Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) BillMy right hon. Friend makes a salient point. Shooting magnificent animals such as rhinos, elephants and lions, and calling it “sport”, is abhorrent. Naturally, I welcome the Bill…25 Nov 2022HANSARD Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) BillAs ever, my right hon. Friend makes good points, which I will absolutely take on board.25 Nov 2022