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HANSARDTop Secret Document LeaksThe Minister will know that a number of years ago, the diptels of our brilliant former ambassador to the United States were leaked, which had real ramifications for our…18 Apr 2023HANSARD Machetes: ConsultationAs in the constituencies of other Members, in 2018 we had a shocking incident in Gillingham in which an 18-year-old was killed by a gang using knives—the incident led to the…18 Apr 2023HANSARD Public Order BillOf course stop and search has a role to play, but it has to be applied appropriately and under the right criteria. As a barrister who has prosecuted and defended cases, and having…22 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Secretary of State is aware of Medway’s case for being part of the Government’s hospital building programme. It was the hardest-hit area during covid-19, and it has some of…07 Mar 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillI very much welcome the Government’s renewed commitment to dealing with illegal migration. I am a Kent Member of Parliament, and we are at the frontline of illegal immigration. We…07 Mar 2023HANSARD Lifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) BillMy hon. Friend makes an important point about the influencers —be they teachers or parents—who inspire individuals to go to university. A point that needs to be considered relates…27 Feb 2023HANSARD Northern Ireland ProtocolI thank the Prime Minister for his commitment and hard work and for the constructive engagement with our European counterparts. As a former sanctions Minister, I know it is…27 Feb 2023HANSARDCriminal Courts BacklogIn the context of addressing the backlog and engagement with the legal profession, when I spoke to leading criminal lawyers such as Sarah Forshaw KC, they raised with me a…21 Feb 2023HANSARDCriminal Courts Backlog4. What steps the Government are taking to reduce the backlog in the criminal courts.21 Feb 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Town Centre Funding: Gillingham and Rainham2. What levelling-up funding and town centre funding has been provided to Gillingham and Rainham constituency.20 Feb 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Town Centre Funding: Gillingham and RainhamI thank the Minister for that answer, but it was for the wider Medway. I think Gillingham received £2 million with regard to the Britton Farm skills hub. Having worked very…20 Feb 2023HANSARDWagner Group: Sanctions RegimeAs a former Minister for sanctions, I agree with the Minister that the UK had led the world in taking a firm, decisive, co-ordinated sanctions approach with our international…25 Jan 2023HANSARDWorkplace Inequality: Gender and RaceOn racial inequality and discrimination, a previous Home Office report looked at hate crime in terms of Islamophobia and antisemitism. The statistics and figures were absolutely…25 Jan 2023HANSARDArts Council England: FundingI pay tribute to my hon. Friend for securing this debate. On the proper functioning of the Arts Council, there is a specific consultation at the moment on music provision across…18 Jan 2023HANSARDArts Council England: FundingMy hon. Friend mentions the forced collaboration between one organisation and another. That is a quick fix. He talks about opera, but before we get to staging opera we need to…18 Jan 2023HANSARDArts Council England: Fundingrose —18 Jan 2023HANSARDRoad Traffic Collisions Involving CatsThe point about local authorities needing resources for scanning absolutely needs to be looked at, but my hon. Friend the Member for Bury North (James Daly) mentioned the…09 Jan 2023HANSARDRoad Traffic Collisions Involving CatsMy hon. Friend has made the point clearly that this change is easily done if we consider the purpose behind the legislation. The Government have put forward the argument that one…09 Jan 2023HANSARDRoad Traffic Collisions Involving CatsI thank the Minister for giving way, and for all he does on road safety. On stopping and reporting after an accident, is the Minister saying that the road safety review will…09 Jan 2023HANSARDRoad Traffic Collisions Involving CatsI pay tribute to the hon. Lady for her work on this issue. I introduced a presentation Bill on the compulsory microchipping of cats, and we are waiting for legislation to come in.…09 Jan 2023