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HANSARDEconomic Growth: EssexI welcome my hon. Friend to his new role. I hope that he will know not only that the only way is Essex, but that Essex is a net contributor to the Treasury. We want more economic…14 Nov 2023HANSARDEconomic Growth: Essex23. What steps he is taking to support economic growth in Essex.14 Nov 2023HANSARDEconomic GrowthIt is a pleasure and an honour to contribute to the debate. I congratulate His Majesty on delivering the King’s Speech last week, following in the footsteps of his late, great…14 Nov 2023HANSARDSupporting People into Employment: Essex10. What steps his Department is taking to support people in Essex into employment.13 Nov 2023HANSARDSupporting People into Employment: EssexMy hon. Friend is well aware of the fact that Essex is a powerhouse when it comes to employment, job creation and economic growth. That said, many businesses are still frustrated…13 Nov 2023HANSARDRenewable Energy Providers: Planning ConsiderationsPerhaps I could phrase the question in another way for the hon. Gentleman. His party is the largest party in local government and is in control of the London Government…25 Oct 2023HANSARDRenewable Energy Providers: Planning ConsiderationsOf course, I will contextualise my remarks. The point about the planning process is that when constituents try to do the right thing—my hon. Friend the Member for Stroud mentioned…25 Oct 2023HANSARDRenewable Energy Providers: Planning ConsiderationsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms McDonagh. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Stroud (Siobhan Baillie) on securing today’s debate, as well as my…25 Oct 2023HANSARD PrisonsLast week, my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor announced a package of measures to address offender management, and I thanked…24 Oct 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaWe in this House are all absolutely horrified by the terrorist atrocities in Israel and the appalling way in which the Hamas terrorists have murdered, tortured and kidnapped men,…16 Oct 2023HANSARD Prison CapacityI completely agree with the Lord Chancellor’s last point about prison staff during the covid pandemic, and I am very grateful to him for pointing out that the approach to FNOs…16 Oct 2023HANSARDBrownfield Land: DevelopmentMy constituents are frustrated with the planning system in that, although sites are allocated and protected in neighbourhood plans, when applications come in, their concerns about…16 Oct 2023HANSARDZero-emission Vehicles, Drivers and HS2My right hon. Friend has just mentioned Ely junction, and he will know that the great eastern main line taskforce has assiduously campaigned for that investment for over a decade.…16 Oct 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.19 Sept 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI welcome my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State to her new role. She will be aware that the huge increase in offshore wind farms in the east of England has led to an…19 Sept 2023HANSARDRailway Ticket OfficesMy constituents, rail user groups and I are absolutely flabbergasted by these proposals. We are frustrated and deeply angry. It is fair to say that the way in which the…13 Sept 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. I have a constituent who suffered life-changing injuries as a result of an assault eight years ago—she is not on her own, on that basis—but she was awarded only £150 from a…12 Sept 2023HANSARDAfghan Relocations and Assistance PolicyI thank the Minister for his considered remarks. Will he join me in thanking both Colchester City Council and Essex County Council for their work in supporting many Afghan…11 Sept 2023HANSARDEngagementsThe Prime Minister is aware of how the RAAC issue has affected schools in Essex. We have a high number of schools that have been impacted. He has rightly said today that the…06 Sept 2023HANSARDSafety of School BuildingsUnlike some, I welcome the opportunity to follow up Monday’s statement from the Government Front Bench and my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State to discuss RAAC. More than…06 Sept 2023