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HANSARD Terrorism (Protection of Premises) BillI thank the Home Secretary for her comments. Debates such as this concentrate all our minds and thoughts on how we must work together. It is so sad, but many of the Members here…14 Oct 2024HANSARD Terrorism (Protection of Premises) BillI think it is right that at this moment we all pause to remember those who have lost their lives to acts of terrorism, and not just in recent years but across many decades. I pay…14 Oct 2024HANSARD Renters’ Rights BillI want to open my remarks by recognising that in this important debate we all want to ensure that families who rent have good access to quality homes and housing. That is the…09 Oct 2024HANSARDVAT: Independent SchoolsIt is important to start by saying that this entire policy is dogmatic and rooted in the politics of envy—that really is self-evident. It comes from a self-serving socialist…08 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Secretary of State and the Under-Secretary of State, the hon. Member for Rutherglen (Michael Shanks), have spoken passionately about the need to upgrade the national grid, but…08 Oct 2024HANSARDVAT: Independent SchoolsThe Minister was in a similar debate this morning, in which he heard a range of views. He is a Treasury Minister, not an Education Minister or the Education Secretary; will he…08 Oct 2024HANSARDIndependent Schools: VAT and Business Rates ExemptionsI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this important debate. On special educational needs, this measure will devastate many families around the country who make huge…08 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastThe Prime Minister has rightly spoken about the significance of diplomacy right now, and I think the entire House would agree that, across the region itself, leaders must come…07 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsWith employers in Witham and across the country about to be whacked with a barrage of higher taxes, thanks to this Government, how do the Government expect employment levels to…07 Oct 2024HANSARDPort Talbot Transition ProjectI listened to the statement from the Secretary of State with interest. Will he specifically say, first, when the strategy will be published and brought to this House? Secondly,…11 Sept 2024HANSARDPrison CapacityDuring the debate on early prisoner release in July, the impact assessment produced suggested that there would be 5,500 fewer prison places than planned for because of the need to…10 Sept 2024HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentWho would have thought that one of the first acts of this awful, cruel and ideological Labour Government would be to assault the nation’s pensioners by removing winter fuel…10 Sept 2024HANSARD Criminal LawCould the Lord Chancellor expand—probably not in this debate but over the summer or even in September —on the local authorities? The point about prison building will not go away.…25 Jul 2024HANSARD Criminal LawIt is a genuine pleasure to see you in the Chair, Madam Deputy Speaker—congratulations on your new role. I welcome the new Front Benchers to their positions, including the Lord…25 Jul 2024HANSARDUrgent and Emergency CareI welcome the new Front-Bench Members to their new portfolios and responsibilities. Essex has actually seen some improvements in emergency care services over the past 14 years,…23 Jul 2024HANSARD Debate on the AddressIt is good to take part in this debate on the Loyal Address. In particular, it was good to see His Majesty attend the House today. I wish him well in his recovery and pay tribute…17 Jul 2024HANSARDInternational Parental Child AbductionThe Minister is fully sighted on what is, frankly, one of the most tragic and appalling cases: that of my constituent, Mr Tom Toolan, whose Polish ex-partner defied a family court…30 Apr 2024HANSARDInternational Parental Child Abduction12. What recent discussions he has had with his Polish counterpart on international parental child abduction.30 Apr 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Secretary of State is well aware of the issues we have with Academies Enterprise Trust and Maltings Academy in Witham town. She will know of the stories of children missing…29 Apr 2024HANSARDHealth InequalitiesThe Health Secretary will know about the health inequalities across the east of England, including in Maldon district, which will only be made worse if the NHS’s plans to close St…23 Apr 2024