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HANSARDEngagementsI echo the Prime Minister’s thanks to all our staff for their hard work this last year. I very much welcome the Government’s levelling-up agenda to ensure that opportunity and…21 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsDoes my right hon. Friend agree that one of the best possible investments the UK can make with its aid budget is in the education of girls globally? Will he outline the steps he…20 Jul 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders BillShould nations prevent anyone from crossing their borders? We are all citizens of the world, so should we all have the right to live and work where we choose? All Governments have…20 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsEast Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust has the potential to get hundreds of millions in investment as part of the Government’s NHS estate infrastructure improvement plan. Will funding…13 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.13 Jul 2021HANSARDFuel PovertyThis is an incredibly important debate—it is of huge importance for residents across Hastings and Rye—and I welcome the Minister’s introductory comments on fuel poverty. It is…08 Jul 2021HANSARD Police, Crime, Sentencing and Court BillI acknowledge that that is the case. If we cannot have demonstrations, that sets a dangerous precedent, and I urge hon. Members to reject the new clause. Current laws provide…05 Jul 2021HANSARD Police, Crime, Sentencing and Court BillThe right hon. Lady points out that the amendment talks about decriminalisation, but it does not underline the safeguards. As 800 or so medical professionals said in an open…05 Jul 2021HANSARD Police, Crime, Sentencing and Court BillI welcome this Bill, which backs the police to cut crime, building on our record of cutting crime, backing our front-line officers and reforming our justice system to make sure…05 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe role of regulation has been in the spotlight recently in an independent report by the taskforce on innovation, growth and regulatory reform, which was welcomed by the Prime…22 Jun 2021HANSARDRestoration and Renewal: Procurement OpportunitiesThe restoration and renewal programme will cost billions, but at the same time it will employ thousands of British people. The Sponsor Body is required to procure and manage the…17 Jun 2021HANSARDRestoration and Renewal: Procurement OpportunitiesWhat assessment that body has made of the procurement opportunities for businesses in Hastings and Rye constituency as part of the restoration and renewal programme.17 Jun 2021HANSARDGlobal Poverty and InequalityWith Brexit, the UK has the freedom to be a truly global nation, not just in trade and diplomacy, but also in leading the world in tackling climate change, poverty and inequality.…15 Jun 2021HANSARDGlobal Poverty and InequalityWhat steps he is taking to ensure that tackling global poverty and inequality remains a priority for his Department.15 Jun 2021HANSARDGovernment Contracts: Bids from Small BusinessesWhat steps the Government are taking to increase opportunities for small businesses to bid for Government contracts.27 May 2021HANSARDGovernment Contracts: Bids from Small BusinessesHastings and Rother Federation of Small Businesses has highlighted the need for small business-led levelling up. What steps is my right hon. Friend taking to ensure that small…27 May 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government are already embarking on their unprecedented levelling-up agenda. What measures is my hon. Friend planning to facilitate levelling up by small businesses, looking…25 May 2021HANSARDVeterans: Protection from Vexatious ClaimsI am grateful to my hon. Friend and the Secretary of State for delivering this important piece of legislation, and to his predecessor, my hon. Friend the Member for Plymouth, Moor…24 May 2021HANSARDVeterans: Protection from Vexatious ClaimsWhat steps his Department is taking to protect veterans from vexatious legal claims.24 May 2021HANSARDBroadband and Digital Connectivity: Rural AreasA number of rural areas have been recategorised as urban for the purpose of broadband community vouchers. While the majority of premises will retain their eligibility under the…20 May 2021