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HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn the period leading up to 2021, sector deals were a very effective means of boosting productivity, innovation and skills in such sectors as aerospace, AI and offshore wind. What…14 Sept 2023HANSARD Community PharmaciesThis has been a very informative and helpful debate. We clearly have an enormous challenge in this country in improving access to primary care, and the key role played by the…14 Sept 2023HANSARD Community PharmaciesI beg to move, That this House has considered community pharmacies. It is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Sir Mark. I thank the Backbench Business Committee for…14 Sept 2023HANSARDOffshore Wind ContractsOffshore wind plays, and will continue to play, a key strategic role in enhancing energy security, achieving net zero and revitalising coastal communities such as Lowestoft. To…12 Sept 2023HANSARDCriminal Courts: BacklogI am grateful to my hon. Friend for that reply. In Suffolk, the backlog of criminal court cases remains stubbornly high, which is not only denying victims justice, but placing a…12 Sept 2023HANSARDCriminal Courts: Backlog5. What steps his Department is taking to reduce the backlog of criminal court cases.12 Sept 2023HANSARD Energy Bill [Lords]The Bill has an important role to play in ensuring that we meet our 2050 net zero targets, enhancing our energy security and creating new jobs, particularly in coastal communities…05 Sept 2023HANSARDOutdoor SwimmingThe Beccles lido does great work in promoting outdoor swimming in the Waveney area, but it and other lidos have been particularly hard hit by high energy costs and long-term…20 Jul 2023HANSARDOutdoor Swimming2. Whether she plans to support the uptake of outdoor swimming.20 Jul 2023HANSARD Renewable Energy in the East of EnglandI beg to move, That this House has considered renewable energy in the East of England. It is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mr Twigg. The transition to a zero-carbon…11 Jul 2023HANSARDHouse Building20. What steps his Department is taking to support house building.10 Jul 2023HANSARDHouse BuildingTo address the housing crisis, we need to be building more homes for social rent, and planning departments must be properly resourced in personnel and funding. Will my hon. Friend…10 Jul 2023HANSARDAdult and Further EducationI congratulate the hon. Member for Wirral West (Margaret Greenwood) and my hon. Friend the Member for Worcester (Mr Walker) on their efforts in securing the debate, and my hon.…05 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. The contracts for difference auctions have been very successful in kickstarting the British success story that is offshore wind. [ Interruption. ] However, the mechanism now…04 Jul 2023HANSARDApproved Mileage Allowance Payment RateIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mr Sharma. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Carshalton and Wallington (Elliot Colburn) for leading this e-petition…03 Jul 2023HANSARDApproved Mileage Allowance Payment RateThat was an interesting point, and I just need to digest what the Minister was saying. I think he was saying that volunteer drivers can claim extra tax relief provided that they…03 Jul 2023HANSARDApproved Mileage Allowance Payment RateI have listened very carefully to my hon. Friend and I thank him for his response, but would he not agree that, over the past decade, there has been a societal change in the way…03 Jul 2023HANSARDFishing IndustryI thank my hon. Friend for that intervention. Lowestoft was the fishing capital of the southern North sea for the fishing industry in the east of England, which yeans to regrasp…29 Jun 2023HANSARDFishing IndustryI thank my hon. Friend and I acknowledge that, but I am drawing on experiences in the east of England. Brexit and levelling up, in so many respects, are about giving opportunities…29 Jun 2023HANSARDFishing IndustryI agree entirely with my hon. Friend. I believe the inshore fleet is the future and the lifeblood of the industry. It will not have a future if there are no fishermen to operate…29 Jun 2023