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HANSARDHeritage Sites: East of EnglandI agree that all those options are things to be explored. Speaking as a former historian, I think that anything that enables greater access to heritage is to be celebrated. In the…13 Oct 2025HANSARDHeritage Sites: East of EnglandI am pleased to have secured some parliamentary time today to highlight our superb heritage in the east of England and the role of Government in supporting that. I am mindful of…13 Oct 2025HANSARD Sentencing BillI am pleased to speak in support of the Bill, which seeks to make our society safer through more effective sentencing of offenders, whether in custody or in the community. I…16 Sept 2025HANSARDSupport for Victims of Rape and Sexual ViolenceLast week the Justice Committee heard evidence about the use of special measures to support vulnerable or intimidated witnesses to give their best evidence. That is obviously so…16 Sept 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe A12 is a major transport route into Colchester and a vital part of economic growth in the region. Will the Minister meet me to discuss the urgent need for upgrades to its…11 Sept 2025HANSARDSupport for Victims of Crime7. What steps she has taken with the Crown Prosecution Service to support victims of crime. [R]04 Sept 2025HANSARDSupport for Victims of CrimeI recently visited a Colchester organisation, the Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse, or CARA, which offers vital support to victims of rape and sexual abuse. Will the Solicitor…04 Sept 2025HANSARDHeritage Sector: Impact of Spending Review1. What assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the Spending Review 2025 on the heritage sector.03 Jul 2025HANSARDHeritage Sector: Impact of Spending ReviewLast month, I was pleased to host a true heritage champion, Dame Mary Beard, in Colchester. She came to visit an incredible sporting heritage site: Britain’s only known Roman…03 Jul 2025HANSARDCriminal JusticeI rise to speak as the Member of Parliament for Colchester and as a member of the Justice Committee. I also declare an interest as the recently elected chair of the all-party…25 Jun 2025HANSARDIncontinenceI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Dudley (Sonia Kumar) for bringing this debate—I cannot quite believe it is the first time that the House has debated this issue. I also fully…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseIn Colchester, we have been celebrating the 20th anniversary of the discovery by local archaeologists of Britain’s only known Roman chariot racing track: the Colchester Roman…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Free School MealsIn Colchester, this measure will benefit over 5,000 children, so it is wonderful news from a Government who are indeed determined to tackle child poverty. Would the Minister like…05 Jun 2025HANSARD Criminal Cases Review Commission: LeadershipI thank the Chair of the Select Committee for his remarks. As a member of the Committee, I can attest to our dismay at what we heard in those hearings. I ask the Chair to…05 Jun 2025HANSARD Victory in Europe and Victory over Japan: 80th AnniversaryAs we reflect on this historic moment, the 80th anniversary of VE Day, we remember the significant contributions of our communities, our country and our Commonwealth. We have…06 May 2025HANSARD Universities: Funding and EmploymentIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Vickers. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Bedford (Mohammad Yasin) for securing this important debate. I draw attention to…02 Apr 2025HANSARD Universities: Funding and EmploymentWill the shadow Minister take some responsibility, on behalf of her party, for the situation that many universities find themselves in?02 Apr 2025HANSARD Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords]I have concluded.31 Mar 2025HANSARD Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords]Sorry, Madam Deputy Speaker; I was rather blown away by that. My birthday was actually on Saturday, but thank you so much. It is a pleasure to speak in favour of this Bill, as a…31 Mar 2025HANSARD Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords]Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. The issue is whether we should delay the introduction of this measure to allow more time to set up Skills England. A lot of preparatory work has…31 Mar 2025