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HANSARD Misuse of Nitrous OxideMy hon. Friend raises a really good point, but this is particularly about restricting the buying of nitrous oxide and what it is used for, rather than punishing the young people.…21 Jul 2020HANSARD Misuse of Nitrous OxideIt is a massive honour to be intervened on by the hon. Gentleman—I have arrived! A recent report by the British Compressed Gases Association—something I never thought I would say…21 Jul 2020HANSARD EU Exit: End of Transition PeriodI am greatly concerned, as are very many of my constituents, that the lorry park announced in the newspapers will cause serious tailbacks, another summer of traffic chaos and…13 Jul 2020HANSARDSmaller and Rural Churches: Covid-19It is obviously fantastic to see Canterbury cathedral open for private prayer, but rural and smaller village communities often use their churches as a lifeline, particularly those…25 Jun 2020HANSARDSmaller and Rural Churches: Covid-19What assessment the commissioners have made of the ability of (a) smaller and (b) rural churches to re-open safely as the covid-19 lockdown restrictions are eased.25 Jun 2020HANSARDEngagementsWomen make up the vast majority of the workforce in our NHS, social care sector and schools. However, there is only a handful of women on the SAGE committee and only one woman in…20 May 2020HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillI would like to thank all those who have made this possible—in particular the right hon. Member for Maidenhead (Mrs May), whom I also thank for her kind words earlier. A few…28 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19Gaps in NHS capacity, particularly in mental health services, have been filled in recent years by excellent local charities in my constituency such as Home-Start, which supports…16 Mar 2020HANSARDInternational Women’s DayIt is a real pleasure to be in the Chamber to hear such powerful and interesting speeches in a debate that we agree across the House is one of the best that we have, every year.…05 Mar 2020HANSARDInternational Women’s DayAbsolutely. I would welcome any such discussion in this House—and we know that the issue goes across the House; it is not just about one particular party. I thank the hon. Lady…05 Mar 2020HANSARDRough SleepingThe south-east has the highest rates of homelessness outside London. The Secretary of State has mentioned the provision of beds and the moving-on service, but does he recognise…27 Feb 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. Apologies, Mr Speaker, for not being in my place earlier.Since 2017, and under successive Tory Governments, civil service leaks have apparently become commonplace. Have the…27 Feb 2020HANSARD Maternity Services: East KentI am extremely grateful to the Minister for addressing these urgent issues and to the right hon. Member for North Thanet (Sir Roger Gale) for securing the urgent question, as well…13 Feb 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsFollowing the desperately upsetting news headlines last week about preventable baby deaths at East Kent, including that of Harry Richford, aged just seven days old, whose death…28 Jan 2020HANSARDConstitution, Democracy and Rights Commission8. What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the criteria for determining the composition of the Constitution, Democracy and Rights Commission.14 Jan 2020HANSARDConstitution, Democracy and Rights CommissionA key ongoing concern for public law practitioners remains the accountability of constitutional processes and safeguards. To what extent will the commission include consultation…14 Jan 2020HANSARDTributes to the SpeakerFirst, I need to say that I will not be here for the tributes to the chaplain, but the House’s loss is Canterbury’s gain, and I am thrilled that I will get to see much more of…31 Oct 2019HANSARDThe National Health ServiceDoes my hon. Friend agree that the Prime Minister’s recent false promise of a brand-new hospital in Canterbury was extremely irresponsible? It turned out to be fake news, which…23 Oct 2019HANSARDThe National Health Servicerose —23 Oct 2019HANSARD Preparations for Leaving the EUThank you, Mr Speaker. In the light of recent fake news from the Prime Minister about a shiny new hospital in Canterbury, which currently has no A&E or urgent treatment centres,…08 Oct 2019