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HANSARD Local Government FinanceIn challenging circumstances, the Government have come up with proposals that are broadly acceptable and will enable local government, on the whole, to function properly and to…08 Feb 2023HANSARD Local Government FinanceThe short answer is that my hon. Friend has a crystal ball, because she has anticipated the conclusion of my speech, and we have been reading the same report. In the…08 Feb 2023HANSARDBusinesses: Energy Costs11. What fiscal steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support businesses with energy costs.07 Feb 2023HANSARDBusinesses: Energy CostsMetal finishing is a vital component of many strategic industries, including defence, aerospace and energy. Although the process is extremely energy-intensive, businesses such as…07 Feb 2023HANSARDNational Resilience7. What progress his Department has made in strengthening national resilience.02 Feb 2023HANSARDNational ResilienceI draw attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests, as I am involved in family farms. As the breadbasket of Britain and home to the all-energy coast,…02 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. As the Government’s 12 levelling-up missions transcend the responsibilities of any one Government Department, what co-ordinating and monitoring work is my right hon. Friend’s…02 Feb 2023HANSARDLevelling-up Missions: East of EnglandThat is fine. My right hon. Friend the Member for Witham (Priti Patel) gave an impassioned speech, which emphasised the railways. She raised reform of the apprenticeship levy,…31 Jan 2023HANSARDLevelling-up Missions: East of EnglandWe have had a very full debate. I will go through the contributions made by hon. Members and hon. Friends, and I will try to pull one or two things together out of those. The hon.…31 Jan 2023HANSARDLevelling-up Missions: East of EnglandI take that on board, Mr Davies. I thought I had a bit more time.31 Jan 2023HANSARDLevelling-up Missions: East of EnglandThe hon. Gentleman is quite right that there are significant similarities between the east of England—East Anglia—and Northern Ireland. As far as a matrix is concerned, I am not…31 Jan 2023HANSARDLevelling-up Missions: East of EnglandMy hon. Friend raises a good point. I am mindful of the fact that Jaywick, which is in his constituency, is statistically the most deprived area in the east of England. As he…31 Jan 2023HANSARDLevelling-up Missions: East of EnglandI beg to move, That this House has considered progress on the Government’s levelling up missions in the East of England. It is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mr…31 Jan 2023HANSARDLevelling-up Missions: East of EnglandI thank the hon. Member for that intervention, and I greatly enjoy working with him on the APPG. He is correct to raise those issues. I will comment on the rail issues in passing…31 Jan 2023HANSARDAccess to NHS Dentistry5. What steps he is taking to improve access to NHS dentistry.24 Jan 2023HANSARDAccess to NHS DentistryOn 20 October, the House passed a motion highlighting the continuing crisis in NHS dentistry and calling on the Government to report to the House in three months’ time on their…24 Jan 2023HANSARDCost of Living: Impact on People with a Disability16. What steps he is taking to help tackle the disproportionate impact of the cost of living crisis on people with a disability.23 Jan 2023HANSARDCost of Living: Impact on People with a DisabilityThe £150 disability cost of living payment is indeed welcome, but those living with a disability spend more on heating costs, as they are invariably less mobile and spend longer,…23 Jan 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillI have concerns about the Bill in its current form. Those concerns are informed partly by the National Farmers Union, of which I am a member through the family farm of which I am…18 Jan 2023HANSARDTotal Allowable Catches: Fisheries NegotiationsCan I come back on spurdog? I am most grateful to the hon. Member for Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport (Luke Pollard) for raising the matter. Off the East Anglian coast, the inshore…18 Jan 2023