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HANSARDSwimming Pools and Leisure Facilities13. What assessment she has made of the impact of the swimming pool support fund on local pools and leisure facilities.23 May 2024HANSARDSwimming Pools and Leisure FacilitiesAqua Vale swimming and fitness centre in Aylesbury has a prime location in the heart of town, but I am sorry to say it is starting to show its age. The announcement of £240,000…23 May 2024HANSARD NHSThis Conservative Government have invested hugely into the NHS. Doctors are working extremely hard, but because of the rapid growth of Aylesbury, unfortunately, there are still…23 May 2024HANSARDLocal Bus ServicesMy constituents and I are extremely concerned about Arriva’s sudden proposals to close its depot in Aylesbury, with no warning that it was even being considered. The company…16 May 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. The condition of local roads is the No. 1 concern raised with me by Aylesbury residents, whether that is potholes, congestion caused by countless utility works, or simply not…16 May 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseMr Speaker has generously given permission for a reception to be held in Speaker’s House later this afternoon to mark the 50th anniversary of the Spinal Injuries Association,…16 May 2024HANSARDCriminal Justice BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that such cases, which have rightly gained a huge amount of public traction, are ones where it is appropriate for the Government to be making further…15 May 2024HANSARDCriminal Justice BillBuilding on that point, does my right hon. Friend accept that, sometimes, vulnerable people might appear to be exactly the opposite? They might put up a façade of great confidence…15 May 2024HANSARDCriminal Justice BillA concern that the Government have raised previously when joint enterprise has been considered is the use of the word “significant”, and the term “significant contribution”. The…15 May 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. We know that our prisons are extremely full, for the entirely understandable reasons that the Lord Chancellor has set out, but that often means that they cannot do the job of…14 May 2024HANSARDEnd of Custody Supervised Licence: ExtensionWill my right hon. Friend expand a little on the great improvements being made to increase capacity? Will he tell us a little more about the progress on ensuring that more foreign…08 May 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsOne of the many benefits of Brexit has been our ability to take back control of our trade negotiations. The comprehensive and progressive agreement for trans-Pacific partnership…02 May 2024HANSARDSmall Businesses: Non-financial Reporting Requirements10. What steps her Department is taking to reduce non-financial reporting requirements for small businesses.02 May 2024HANSARDSmall Businesses: Non-financial Reporting RequirementsI visit many small businesses in my Aylesbury constituency, and I am always incredibly impressed by their spirit of entrepreneurship and the huge effort and hard work that they…02 May 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseLast week I went to the Aylesbury Vale young enterprise company of the year finals at Aylesbury Vale Academy. The winners were a team from Aylesbury Grammar School who produced…02 May 2024HANSARDDefence Spending14. What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Defence on the level of defence spending in Scotland.01 May 2024HANSARDDefence SpendingThanks to the armed forces parliamentary scheme, I have been lucky enough to meet some of the amazing military personnel and civilians working at His Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde.…01 May 2024HANSARDUK Trade PerformanceI congratulate my right hon. Friend on ensuring that these superb trade figures are brought to the attention of Parliament. Trade between the UK and Morocco has grown consistently…01 May 2024HANSARDSchool Attendance (Duties of Local Authorities and Proprietors of Schools) BillIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. I congratulate my right hon. Friend the Member for Chelmsford on bringing forward this legislation. I was very…01 May 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. Many people in the Aylesbury constituency are understandably concerned about the plight of Palestinians in Gaza. They condemn the appalling actions of Hamas, but at the same…30 Apr 2024