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HANSARDBusiness QuestionSpring brings the familiar sights of daffodils, newborn lambs and, less cheerfully, temporary traffic lights, as councils across the country rush to spend their annual roads…12 May 2022HANSARDFlood Defences3. What steps he is taking to strengthen flood defences.28 Apr 2022HANSARDFlood DefencesI welcome the Government’s commitment to improving flood defences. I pay tribute to the work of Councillor Chris Sizeland, who has been working with me and local residents to…28 Apr 2022HANSARDStep-free Access for Chinley StationI rise to present a petition on behalf of the residents of High Peak calling for step-free access at Chinley station. My long-standing petition has received overwhelming local…27 Apr 2022HANSARD UkraineThe invasion of Ukraine is a despicable act by a desperate criminal regime, and how we respond now will determine the strength of our democracy and collective security for decades…26 Apr 2022HANSARDTrade with Israel9. What recent steps her Department has taken to increase trade with Israel. [R]21 Apr 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseRecently the Egyptian-born hate preacher Omar Abdul Kafi went on a UK tour, giving lectures at Finsbury Park mosque in London and a number of venues in Leeds, Liverpool and…21 Apr 2022HANSARDTrade with IsraelI refer Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I welcome the Government’s commitment to negotiating a trade deal with our great friend and ally…21 Apr 2022HANSARD236 bus between Glossop and AshtonThe loss of the 236 bus service between Glossop and Ashton has left people in Glossop, Hadfield and Gamesley without a direct bus route to Tameside Hospital or Ashton College. I…15 Mar 2022HANSARD Large Solar FarmsI want to talk about the proposal to build a 77-acre solar farm off Dolly Lane, near the villages of Buxworth and Furness Vale. The site sits entirely within the green belt and is…09 Mar 2022HANSARDAutomotive SectorLast year I organised the first ever High Peak jobs and apprenticeships fair, working with organisations such as Buxton & Leek College and fantastic employers such as Tarmac,…22 Feb 2022HANSARDUkraine: Territorial Integrity2. What steps his Department is taking to help protect the territorial integrity of Ukraine.21 Feb 2022HANSARDUkraine: Territorial IntegrityI am grateful to the Secretary of State for his answer a few moments ago, and for his leadership in ensuring that both deterrence and diplomacy are used to stand up for the…21 Feb 2022HANSARDAccess to NHS DentistryI am very grateful to be called to speak, Ms Ali. I had to step out of the debate briefly to have an urgent meeting with the Business Secretary about energy prices. Thank you so…10 Feb 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseHigh Peak is one of the safest places to live in the country, but for many years Fairfield Road in Buxton has been blighted by antisocial behaviour and drug-related crimes. I…10 Feb 2022HANSARDPublic Service BroadcastingAn important part of public broadcasting is radio. Last October, the Government’s review into digital, audio and radio found that the Hope valley in my constituency has very poor…10 Feb 2022HANSARDGrit BinsIt is always a pleasure to give way to the hon. Gentleman. I will talk in a few moments about access for emergency services and healthcare, and the impact of grit bins. As I was…08 Feb 2022HANSARDGrit BinsMy hon. Friend makes a very good point, particularly about the impact that this issue has on the elderly. Grit bins are a big issue in my constituency, but unfortunately local…08 Feb 2022HANSARDGrit BinsI beg to move, That this House has considered the provision of grit bins. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. I appreciate that for many observers,…08 Feb 2022HANSARDGrit BinsI am grateful to my hon. Friend the Minister. I just want to put on the record that I certainly welcome the levelling-up White Paper and some of the announcements in it, including…08 Feb 2022