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HANSARDAutomated Enforcement Technology: Evidence9. What assessment he has made of the potential merits of allowing greater use of evidence from automated enforcement technology in trials.17 Mar 2026HANSARDAutomated Enforcement Technology: EvidenceThe Government are to be commended for the largest ever investment in police technology, including facial recognition to catch serious offenders, and a drone squad to crack down…17 Mar 2026HANSARD Croydon Area Remodelling SchemeIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Huq. This issue has been on my radar for a very long time. I used to be the leader of the local authority in Crawley, and we…17 Mar 2026HANSARD Local Government Reorganisation: South-eastIs the hon. Gentleman astounded, as I am, that the majority of that debt is with the public works loan board, which sits underneath the Treasury. Where was the Treasury when that…10 Mar 2026HANSARD Local Government Reorganisation: South-eastIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. Local government is an area of great interest to me. I did my master’s dissertation on models for English…10 Mar 2026HANSARD Local Government Reorganisation: South-eastThere are three areas, and social care is one of them. The finances of upper-tier authorities have been totally compromised, initially by the costs of social care, where we have…10 Mar 2026HANSARD Local Government Reorganisation: South-eastOn a point of order, Mr Vickers. Regarding my earlier breach, I just want to apologise to you and to the Chamber for referring to my right hon. Friends the Members for…10 Mar 2026HANSARD Ministry of DefenceDoes my hon. Friend accept that part of the reason for the difference in defence spending is that those nations’ security is at much more immediate risk than that of the UK? If we…04 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsCrawley A&E’s closure was accompanied by a commitment to a 24-hour urgent treatment centre, a commitment that the trust is now breaking. Can the Minister meet me to discuss how…24 Feb 2026HANSARD Local Government ReorganisationImmediately, yes. Given that poor advice has previously been given by the Department to the Secretary of State, is it not time to pause and reconsider the evidence base for local…23 Feb 2026HANSARD Local Government ReorganisationI have great respect for the Secretary of State; I believe that he is one of the finest Ministers on this Government’s Front Bench, and I have great sympathy for him. The reality…23 Feb 2026HANSARDCommonhold and Leasehold ReformThis package of measures will transform the lives of thousands of my constituents. On fleecehold, residents in Forge Wood are paying thousands of pounds for services that other…27 Jan 2026HANSARDDraft Non-Domestic Rating (Chargeable Amounts) (England) Regulations 2026I would be delighted to have a different system in place. In fact, I spent many years as a local authority leader, lobbying the last Government to try to do anything on that front…21 Jan 2026HANSARDDraft Non-Domestic Rating (Chargeable Amounts) (England) Regulations 2026It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Turner. I am here replacing another Member. When they told me the subject, I said, “Great! It is the first time I have ever…21 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT10. What action are the UK Government taking to support Tamils in seeking justice for past and current injustices?20 Jan 2026HANSARDEuropean Convention on Human Rights: Belfast Agreement5. What assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the UK’s membership of the European convention on human rights on the Belfast agreement.07 Jan 2026HANSARDEuropean Convention on Human Rights: Belfast AgreementGiven the chaos around the world that is being experienced by politicians playing fast and loose with international law, it is deeply concerning that Conservative and Reform MPs…07 Jan 2026HANSARDNational Grid: Supply Point Capacity8. What steps his Department is taking to help increase the capacity of major national grid supply points.06 Jan 2026HANSARDNational Grid: Supply Point CapacityDespite its rural setting, Crawley’s travel-to-work area has a larger economy than many of the UK’s core cities. Despite that, it has been held back over recent years due to a…06 Jan 2026HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that while it is good news that the Government have now proposed national minimum standards, her new clause represents the other part of the Casey…25 Nov 2025