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HANSARD Crime and Antisocial Behaviour: West LondonMy hon. Friend explains so clearly the points that we made back then when the cuts were being made. When I was deputy leader of Hounslow council, we said that the cuts would have…03 Jul 2023HANSARD Crime and Antisocial Behaviour: West LondonMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. Some of the most effective work is being done by people of, and from, the community—people like Garvin Snell and organisations such as AIM.…03 Jul 2023HANSARDComprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific PartnershipClearly, it is vital that British businesses that want to export can access the benefits of trade deals. However, the Government admitted to me in a written answer that they have…29 Jun 2023HANSARD Migration and Economic Development PartnershipThe only policy idea that the Government have is unravelling in front of our eyes. They have built an entire piece of legislation around an idea that is just not working. They…29 Jun 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration Bill: Economic Impact AssessmentThe Minister is claiming that, without the Bill, the cost of the current system will rise to £11 billion—by the way, that figure is not in the impact assessment. Will he confirm…27 Jun 2023HANSARDStop and SearchPolicing by consent depends on trust and confidence in the police. Officers are increasingly stopping law-abiding young people, under the spurious claim that they “smell cannabis”…19 Jun 2023HANSARDPrivilege: Conduct of Right Hon. Boris JohnsonThe Prime Minister led all of those people. He was the team leader for all those working at No. 10 and in the Cabinet Office who were at those parties. During lockdown, I…19 Jun 2023HANSARDNew Hospital Programme and Imperial College Healthcare NHS TrustIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Mark. I draw your attention to my revised entry in the Members’ Registry of Financial Interests: my spouse is chair of audit at…13 Jun 2023HANSARDNew Hospital Programme and Imperial College Healthcare NHS TrustIn conclusion, my constituents, who already face record waiting lists, will face a longer wait and greater difficulty because of the Government’s decision to pause investment. The…13 Jun 2023HANSARDSpeeding on RoadsSince 2010, the rate of road deaths has plateaued. Is the Minister proud of that record, and when will he finally publish the long-awaited road safety strategic framework?08 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseDuring my recent visit to West Middlesex University Hospital, I met an amazing group of women working there who between them have experienced the many and varied symptoms of the…08 Jun 2023HANSARD Pupil Roll Numbers and School Closures: LondonIt is a pleasure to serve under you, Mr Hollobone, and to follow such excellent speeches, particularly from my constituency neighbour, the hon. Member for Richmond Park (Sarah…07 Jun 2023HANSARD Pupil Roll Numbers and School Closures: LondonI am grateful for the Minister’s remarks about the role of local authorities. Will he admit that the free schools programme over the last 10 or so years made it very difficult for…07 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. My constituents expect the Government to tackle the sale of, and trade in, animal fur. The consultation of the Government’s Fur Market in Great Britain was launched in May…25 May 2023HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls5. What steps she is taking to increase the proportion of cases relating to violence against women and girls that are prosecuted.25 May 2023HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsI have heard from many women in my constituency who have been victims of domestic violence and abuse. They have reported it to the police but they are still not getting the…25 May 2023HANSARD Net Migration FiguresThere are now 172,758 people in the growing asylum backlog. I have met asylum seekers in my constituency who have been housed for well over a year in overcrowded hotel rooms, many…25 May 2023HANSARD Heathrow Airport ExpansionIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Elliott. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Putney (Fleur Anderson) for securing the debate. As many people here know, my…24 May 2023HANSARDLeasehold ReformThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker—sorry.23 May 2023HANSARDFixed-term Energy Contracts: Hospitality IndustryThe Royal Oak in Isleworth is a popular family-run pub. Last autumn it had to sign a fixed-term contract at the highest rates. When I raised this issue in March, just before the…23 May 2023