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HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Billrose —12 Nov 2024HANSARDRural AffairsI thank the Secretary of State for his remarks, and I particularly welcome his warm words on cleaning up our rivers, growing the rural economy and investing in flood defences. My…11 Nov 2024HANSARDRural AffairsYes, I think there is considerable merit to making sure that not only our inland waters but our coastal waters are accredited with viable bathing status. That brings me to my…11 Nov 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ10. My constituents were pleased to hear last week’s Budget prioritise investment in public infrastructure, including important projects such as the electrification of the Wigan…06 Nov 2024HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)The Budget is a strong first step in delivering a better future for our country, for towns such as Westhoughton, Horwich, Blackrod and Bolton, and for restoring the trust that is…04 Nov 2024HANSARD Middle EastThe current situation in northern Gaza is dreadful. I welcome the leading role the Government have played in providing essential humanitarian relief to Gaza, including through…28 Oct 2024HANSARD International EngagementI welcome the Minister's repeated references to tackling both the climate and the nature crises. In the context of the Prime Minister’s recent attendance at CHOGM, we know that…28 Oct 2024HANSARD China: Human Rights and SanctionsDoes the Secretary of State agree that the sanctions imposed on democratically elected Members of this House are wholly unacceptable, and what discussions did he have with Chinese…28 Oct 2024HANSARD Independent Water CommissionAs a whitewater kayaker, I spend countless hours on rivers and streams up and down the country, so I know that both the Environment Agency and Ofwat need to be properly resourced…23 Oct 2024HANSARDUkraineWill the Secretary of State join me in paying tribute to the UK armed forces who are providing vital support to our Ukrainian allies, and to the Ukrainian armed forces who are…22 Oct 2024HANSARDFraud and Economic Crime2. What steps her Department is taking to tackle fraud and economic crime.21 Oct 2024HANSARDFraud and Economic CrimeWe know that 39% of all reported crime is fraud, and many of those offences are carried out by serious organised crime gangs. The National Crime Agency is tasked with protecting…21 Oct 2024HANSARDHongkongers in the UK: Visas, Security and ServicesThe context of this debate is that since the Chinese Government’s national security law was imposed and since the 2019 Hong Kong protests in support of democracy and human rights,…17 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillThis is a simple Bill with a simple objective, and I commend the Minister for bringing it to the House. I thank the hon. Member for Richmond Park (Sarah Olney) for her cross-party…15 Oct 2024HANSARD Reporting Ministerial Gifts and HospitalityDoes the Minister agree that it is shameful that the Conservatives left the role of the Prime Minister’s UK anti-corruption champion vacant for two years?14 Oct 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ12. Bolton Hospice provides vital services to individuals with life-limiting conditions yet, like hospices across the country, it faces a difficult financial future and is…09 Oct 2024HANSARDBritish Indian Ocean Territory: NegotiationsDoes my right hon. Friend agree that this agreement has no bearing on the Government’s relationship with the other overseas territories and that the UK Government’s policy towards…07 Oct 2024HANSARD Sir David Amess Adjournment DebateIt is a privilege to serve my constituents as the first Labour Member of Parliament for Bolton West in almost a decade, and to speak in this debate under your chairship, Madam…12 Sept 2024HANSARDRussian Sanctions RegimeThe UK has sanctioned 2,000 individuals and entities since Russia’s unlawful full-scale invasion of Ukraine, yet since 2022 there has been just one instance of UK law enforcement…30 Jul 2024HANSARDRussian Sanctions Regime7. Whether he plans to review the sanctions regime against Russia.30 Jul 2024