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HANSARD Abandoned Vehicles: Public HighwaysI beg to move, That this House has considered abandoned vehicles on public highways. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Harris. I welcome the opportunity to…12 Jul 2023HANSARDFinancial Services ReformsI welcome the statement, particularly the aim to unlock assets in the local government pension scheme through an acceleration of pooling with the aim of doubling existing…11 Jul 2023HANSARD Antisocial Behaviour and Off-road BikesI thank my hon. Friend for securing this important debate. We are all sick to the back teeth of people causing havoc. In the Worth valley in my constituency and across Ilkley…11 Jul 2023HANSARD Hong Kong Pro-democracy ActivistsLast week I met a constituent who was deeply concerned about the erosion of democracy in Hong Kong. Will the Minister assure me, and the House, that the UK will always defend the…06 Jul 2023HANSARDRape and Serious Sexual OffencesIn constituency surgeries I have heard some of the most horrendous, gut-wrenching child sexual exploitation stories, some of which have involved multiple instances of rape of…06 Jul 2023HANSARD Rail Ticket OfficesOf course, it is always healthy to carry out a review to make positive change, but I have to say that I am deeply concerned to hear that Northern is considering closing the ticket…06 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsA couple of weeks ago, I visited Yorkshire Water’s sewer improvement project. This £15 million scheme under the A65 in Ilkley is only happening as a result of a huge campaign by…06 Jul 2023HANSARDRape and Serious Sexual Offences6. What steps the Crown Prosecution Service is taking to increase support for victims of rape and serious sexual offences.06 Jul 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseCan we have a debate on the negative impacts that Labour-run Bradford Council’s clean air zone tax is having on local businesses in not only Keighley but in Shipley and Bradford…06 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. Many businesses across my constituency, including Lishman’s butchers and Clip ’n Climb in Ilkley, have kindly contacted me about needing additional support to help with their…04 Jul 2023HANSARDAntisocial BehaviourYet again, in Ilkley and Marley in my constituency, Travellers have set up camp, caused damage and intimidated residents, which just last weekend resulted in Ilkley pool having to…03 Jul 2023HANSARDCost of LivingI know that the Prime Minister and the Government are entirely focused on helping people to deal with those pressures. However, the focus of the SNP Government seems to be…28 Jun 2023HANSARDWater Industry: Financial ResilienceIt is worth making the House realise that it was the Opposition who voted against the Environment Act 2021, which gave Ofwat more powers. Can my hon. Friend assure me that the…28 Jun 2023HANSARD Repurposing Russian Assets to Rebuild UkraineI thank my hon. Friend for giving way. Of course, the whole purpose of imposing sanctions is to stifle the economic drive that Russia is undoubtedly using to fund its aggression…27 Jun 2023HANSARD Repurposing Russian Assets to Rebuild UkraineFollowing the comments that all Members have made, I am sure we all agree that Russia’s appalling assault on Ukraine is an unprovoked, premeditated attack against a sovereign…27 Jun 2023HANSARD Repurposing Russian Assets to Rebuild UkraineIn my speech, I mentioned that the Prime Minister had attended the Ukraine recovery conference last week. Does the Minister agree that that demonstrates that the Prime Minister…27 Jun 2023HANSARD Sudan: AtrocitiesI have received many pieces of correspondence from constituents deeply concerned about the horrendous situation in Sudan. What steps is my hon. Friend taking to support Sudan’s…22 Jun 2023HANSARDInfected Blood InquiryIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Blaydon (Liz Twist); my thoughts and, I am sure, those of the whole House are with the family of Graham, who sadly passed away. We…22 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseA few months ago, I was lucky enough to visit the Wharfedale air cadets squadron in Ilkley to oversee some of the science, technology, engineering and maths-related activities…22 Jun 2023HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals)The shadow Minister is making an excellent preprepared speech. I note that he and his fellow Opposition Members are agreeing to the aspirations of this Conservative Government,…21 Jun 2023