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HANSARDAssisted DyingIt is a pleasure to speak under your chairmanship, Sir Roger. I welcome today’s important debate on what is undoubtedly an evocative issue. As I am sure will be the case for many…04 Jul 2022HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol BillDoes my right hon. Friend agree that this Bill is borne out of necessity: necessity to act in our national interest, to provide a permanent solution to a temporary measure, to…27 Jun 2022HANSARDDraft Mental Health BillI met some amazing young people from my constituency last week during the “It’s our Care” lobby of Parliament, and one issue they raised was mental health among looked-after…27 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. My constituents in beautiful Hastings and Rye are concerned about the environment and climate change, but they are also aware that our local businesses need to expand their…16 Jun 2022HANSARDAdaptation5. What progress he plans to make on adaptation in his COP26 presidency year.15 Jun 2022HANSARDAdaptationThe reality is that every country, including the UK, will need to adapt to the impacts of climate change, in which nature-based solutions can play a significant role. What steps…15 Jun 2022HANSARDRail StrikesRailways have always been an integral part of our country’s economic and social fabric contributing immeasurably to national prosperity, progress and development. The support…15 Jun 2022HANSARDFuture Defence Policy and the Armed Forces2. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on future defence policy and the role of the armed forces in Scotland.18 May 2022HANSARDFuture Defence Policy and the Armed ForcesFor centuries, Scotland and the rest of the UK have had a united defence stance and military bond. Will my right hon. Friend outline what assessment his Department has made of the…18 May 2022HANSARDEngagementsAs a proud maritime nation, the United Kingdom has long relied on its coastal communities to help to deliver national prosperity, but today too many of them face shared challenges…27 Apr 2022HANSARDEngagements1. If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 27 April.27 Apr 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillThank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. I shall be quick and focus on Lords amendment 7. The question whether asylum seekers are able to undertake work after six months was raised in March,…20 Apr 2022HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Increase of Thresholds) BillWill my hon. Friend confirm that every single Labour Government have raised taxes rather than lowered them and have left this country in such a situation that every single…24 Mar 2022HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Increase of Thresholds) BillIf the Opposition had to plan for a spring statement, would they rule out raising income tax?24 Mar 2022HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Increase of Thresholds) BillMy right hon. Friend will know that my beautiful constituency of Hastings and Rye has residents with some of the worst levels of deprivation in the country, and I obviously…24 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. The jobs of the future, especially in the green industries, require technical skills, and investing in people to improve their technical skills is vital to the Government’s…21 Mar 2022HANSARD Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill (Third sitting)I wonder if the Minister could provide some clarity. Underneath the ground, there are ducts that operators can run cables through. We heard in this week’s evidence session about…17 Mar 2022HANSARD Local Enterprise PartnershipsThe hon. Member for Slough (Mr Dhesi) makes a good point about partnership working, but I cannot comment on the western Heathrow link as I do not know enough about it. Turning to…16 Mar 2022HANSARD Local Enterprise PartnershipsI beg to move, That this House has considered the status of local enterprise partnerships. It is a pleasure to speak under your chairmanship, Ms Rees, and I thank everyone for…16 Mar 2022HANSARD Local Enterprise PartnershipsI thank the Minister for his fantastic response and the hon. Member for Nottingham North (Alex Norris) for his contribution, as well as my hon. Friends the Members for Buckingham…16 Mar 2022