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HANSARDFishing IndustryI congratulate the right hon. Member for Orkney and Shetland (Mr Carmichael) on securing the debate and my hon. Friend the Member for Banff and Buchan (David Duguid) on leading…29 Jun 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 for that intervention. A single hub-and-spoke model for the UK, I suggest, will not be to the benefit of the whole UK. What would be of benefit is…29 Jun 2023HANSARDFishing IndustryI will give way to my hon. Friend now before coming to my next point.29 Jun 2023HANSARD Local Radio: BBC ProposalsI congratulate my right hon. Friend the Member for Hemel Hempstead (Sir Mike Penning) on securing this debate, and I thank the Backbench Business Committee for granting it. Times…22 Jun 2023HANSARDPeople on Lower Incomes: Financial SupportOne of the best ways of supporting those on lower incomes is to remove the barriers that prevent them from acquiring the new skills that are necessary for better-paid jobs. Will…20 Jun 2023HANSARDPeople on Lower Incomes: Financial Support16. What steps he is taking to provide financial support to people on lower incomes.20 Jun 2023HANSARD New Housing SupplyIn many ways, what my right hon. Friend is saying cuts across what I am going to say, which I think is because property values in Chelmsford are much higher than they are in…05 Jun 2023HANSARD New Housing SupplyI thank the Backbench Business Committee for granting this important debate, and I congratulate my right hon. Friend the Member for Haltemprice and Howden (Mr Davis) on securing…05 Jun 2023HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating BillI shall start off where I left off in the Bill’s Second Reading debate. By way of background, the Bill is to be welcomed, although it is important that it is viewed as the start…22 May 2023HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating BillI beg to move amendment 4, page 1, line 10, at end insert— “(2A) In section 64 (Hereditaments) of the Act— (a) omit subsection (2), and (b) in subsection 4(3), after “subsection”…22 May 2023HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating BillThe points I made were genuine. I think this Bill needs to be changed, and I hope the Government will have an open mind in considering whether to do so in the other place. We may…22 May 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsFish and chip shops have been part of the fabric of British life for generations and should be the cornerstone of a revived domestic fishing industry. However, shops in the…18 May 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.18 May 2023HANSARDExtended Family Guardianship: Legal AidI am most grateful to my hon. Friend for that answer. The Government’s announcement, which he outlined, of an additional £5.6 million for legal aid to support family members…16 May 2023HANSARD Dental Services: East of EnglandIn this place, fluoridation is recognised, but the feedback I get from water companies is that conspiracy theories on the internet cause them concern. Does my hon. Friend agree…16 May 2023HANSARDExtended Family Guardianship: Legal Aid19. Whether the Government are taking steps to ensure that legal aid is available for extended family members who are seeking guardianship of vulnerable children.16 May 2023HANSARD Dental Services: East of EnglandIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Sir Mark. I congratulate my hon. Friend and neighbour the Member for South Norfolk (Mr Bacon) on securing and leading the debate.…16 May 2023HANSARD Small and Medium-sized House BuildersIt is a pleasure to speak under your chairmanship, Mr Robertson. I congratulate the Backbench Business Committee on granting this debate, and my hon. Friend the Member for…10 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [Lords]I welcome you to your place, Madam Deputy Speaker. This Bill is welcome, and it can play a key role in delivering a cheaper, cleaner energy system, promoting investment in clean…09 May 2023