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HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Canterbury (Rosie Duffield) and her own personal testimony in terms of some of the, frankly, in this day and age, awful abuse that…28 Jun 2023HANSARD Housing Infrastructure: EssexI beg to move, That this House has considered planning and investment for housing and infrastructure in Essex. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Huq. I am…21 Jun 2023HANSARD Housing Infrastructure: EssexMy hon. Friend is absolutely correct. Some of this speaks to planning policy with regard to neighbourhood plans and respecting the work that has been undertaken. I know her…21 Jun 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillI thank the hon. Gentleman for his comments. I would rather businesses had zero taxation policies. I should declare an interest: when I was a Treasury Minister many years ago, I…20 Jun 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillThis is important. The purpose of scrutinising the Bill and discussing the amendment is about the implementation and how the Government will pursue that. We have big concerns.…20 Jun 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillI thank my hon. Friend for his support for the amendment and for his comments. As we have discussed previously—I was going to touch on this—the United States is not in a position…20 Jun 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillI am grateful for the opportunity to speak to amendment 20, tabled in my name, which has the support of more than 25 right hon. and hon. Members. It is not breaking news that I…20 Jun 2023HANSARD MigrationThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for your kindness and your warm introduction. I thank the hon. Member for Liverpool, Walton (Dan Carden), my hon. Friend the Member for East…15 Jun 2023HANSARDChildren's Access to BooksIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Christopher. I am really thrilled to be here for what is such an important debate—it is also a really lovely debate in its…06 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe House will be familiar with Wilkin & Sons in my constituency, which makes world-famous jam that I am sure everyone in the House has enjoyed. However, it faces significant…23 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Transition Projects: ScotlandEnergy transition projects affect the entire United Kingdom. I thank the Minister for his engagement with MPs across the east of England on the impact of 100 miles of pylons to…23 May 2023HANSARDIllegal Immigration Bill: Devolved AdministrationsIn addition to the devolved Administrations, will the Minister kindly share details of the discussions that he has had with local authorities—local government and local councils…22 May 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillI completely agree with my right hon. and learned Friend. There is always more that we can do in this area, and there will be lessons we can learn from professionals and…15 May 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillCan the Lord Chancellor provide the House with slightly more detail on the commissioning functions? He has rightly touched on police and crime commissioners, ICBs, the duty of…15 May 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillIt is a real pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for Garston and Halewood (Maria Eagle), and I will come on to the independent public advocate shortly. We have been in touch…15 May 2023HANSARDRenewable Energy Projects: Connection to the GridThe Minister will know that the east of England does a lot of heavy lifting when it comes to renewables; we are investing in turbines and offshore wind. But he will also know that…18 Apr 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillI rise to speak to the topic at hand, but I want to begin by thanking the Minister for the way in which she has tackled this Committee sitting and her familiarisation with the…18 Apr 2023HANSARDApprenticeships: People Over 16The Secretary of State is a fantastic advocate for apprenticeships. Importantly, she recognises the need to open up training and apprenticeship opportunities for school leavers.…17 Apr 2023HANSARDApprenticeships: People Over 169. What steps her Department is taking to encourage people over the age of 16 to take up apprenticeships.17 Apr 2023HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillIt is an honour to follow the hon. Member for Newcastle upon Tyne North (Catherine McKinnell), because I wholeheartedly support the principle of getting more parents into work…29 Mar 2023