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HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillThey tell us all that it is a challenge to make a maiden speech—I knew that I should not follow my hon. Friend the Member for South Ribble (Katherine Fletcher). I am one of the…29 Jun 2020HANSARDPolice NumbersI want to take the opportunity to place on record my thanks to Jo Farrell, the chief constable of Durham and Darlington police force, for the calm and controlled conduct of her…08 Jun 2020HANSARDPolice NumbersWhat steps her Department is taking to increase the number of police officers.08 Jun 2020HANSARDEngagementsQ5. Does the Prime Minister agree that as we exit the pandemic, it is critical that we not only stimulate the UK economy, but also start the important process of levelling up?…03 Jun 2020HANSARDEngagementsQ2. My wife is a volunteer with the local branch of the Samaritans, and my right hon. Friend will know what good work they do in helping to keep people safe online in Sedgefield…12 Feb 2020HANSARDTransport InfrastructureI particularly welcome the Northern Powerhouse Rail connection with HS2. Will the Prime Minister look at the procurement process and ensure that UK-based companies, such as…11 Feb 2020HANSARDClimate Change15. What progress the Government have made on tackling climate change through international co-operation.04 Feb 2020HANSARDClimate ChangeBoth the councils in the Sedgefield constituency—Darlington and Durham—have declared climate change emergencies, but given the relatively low impact of the UK on climate change…04 Feb 2020HANSARDEngagementsYesterday’s announcement of the Nexus contract being placed with the Swiss company Stadler instead of with Hitachi Rail, which is based in my Sedgefield constituency, is in my…29 Jan 2020