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HANSARDAntisocial Behaviour in Town CentresI thank all hon. Members who have participated in this important debate. Like them, I thank my local neighbourhood policing team. We all know how hard those teams work on the…26 Apr 2023HANSARDAntisocial Behaviour in Town CentresI beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of antisocial behaviour in town centres. It is a privilege to serve under your chairmanship, Ms McVey, in a debate on an…26 Apr 2023HANSARDAntisocial Behaviour in Town CentresI note that the shadow Minister says the Labour party takes antisocial behaviour extremely seriously. I am interested in her views on the selection of Labour party candidates for…26 Apr 2023HANSARDAntisocial Behaviour in Town CentresThe hon. Member makes a valid point: street drinking is a big problem. It is one that we have in Keighley, particularly around the Church Green area, where groups hang around,…26 Apr 2023HANSARDAntisocial Behaviour in Town CentresIt is an exceptionally good idea. Before I became an MP, the police station was in the centre of Keighley, but, frustratingly, our previous Labour police and crime commissioner…26 Apr 2023HANSARDAntisocial Behaviour in Town CentresMy hon. Friend makes a good point. I want to paint a picture of the challenges that we all face as MPs and describe the nature of the correspondence that is arriving in our…26 Apr 2023HANSARDWater Quality: Sewage DischargeI am pleased to be here again with an opportunity to discuss this important issue. Improving water quality, be it of our river systems or coastal environments, is incredibly…25 Apr 2023HANSARDSpring Budget 2023: Welsh Communities5. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Spring Budget 2023 on Welsh communities.19 Apr 2023HANSARDSpring Budget 2023: Welsh CommunitiesThe UK Government prove time and again that they are delivering for Wales, whether through supporting hundreds of thousands of households with the energy price guarantee or…19 Apr 2023HANSARDStrength of the Union2. What recent assessment he has made of the strength of the Union.29 Mar 2023HANSARDStrength of the UnionOpinion polls clearly show that the people of Scotland want the UK and Scottish Governments to work together to take Scotland forward, rather than going back to the divisions of…29 Mar 2023HANSARDBelfast Agreement Anniversary1. What steps his Department is taking to mark the anniversary of the Belfast agreement.22 Mar 2023HANSARDBelfast Agreement AnniversaryThe 25th anniversary of the signing of the Belfast/Good Friday agreement is significant, not just in the history of Northern Ireland but for the whole of the United Kingdom. How…22 Mar 2023HANSARDCost of Energy3. What fiscal steps he is taking to support businesses with the cost of energy.21 Mar 2023HANSARDCost of EnergyOne of my local foundry businesses based in Keighley, Leach & Thompson, has kindly contacted me to say that British Gas wants to charge it £41.50 a day as a standing charge and…21 Mar 2023HANSARD Health and Disability White PaperI welcome this health and disability White Paper, because we know that health issues may mean that people feel unable to carry on working or struggle to continue in the working…16 Mar 2023HANSARDVeterans’ Strategy Action Plan: Civilian Life3. What assessment his Department has made of the impact of the veterans’ strategy action plan on supporting veterans in their civilian lives.16 Mar 2023HANSARDVeterans’ Strategy Action Plan: Civilian LifeWe have many fantastic veterans across Keighley and Ilkley, including George Metcalf and Pete Western, whom I have met on numerous occasions to talk about supporting veterans in…16 Mar 2023HANSARDVeterans’ WelfareArmed forces breakfast clubs provide vital support and social opportunities for veterans and serving armed forces personnel. We have one in Keighley and we are hoping to get one…13 Mar 2023HANSARDVeterans’ Welfare3. What assessment his Department has made of progress on improving veterans’ welfare.13 Mar 2023