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HANSARDBroadband and Digital Connectivity: Rural AreasWhat steps he is taking to improve digital infrastructure and connectivity in rural areas.20 May 2021HANSARDCriminal Justice System: Covid-19 RecoveryWhat learning will the CPS take forward from its pandemic response to increase resilience in the future?20 May 2021HANSARDCriminal Justice System: Covid-19 RecoveryWhat assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Crown Prosecution Service’s contribution to the criminal justice system’s covid-19 recovery.20 May 2021HANSARDA Brighter Future for the Next GenerationIt is a pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Stoke-on-Trent Central (Jo Gideon). This week’s Queen’s Speech sets out a bold agenda to deliver on the vision to level up…13 May 2021HANSARDRural Transport ConnectionsBeautiful Hastings and Rye has an extensive rural area and low population density, making practical and affordable public transport difficult to provide. However, accessible and…29 Apr 2021HANSARDRural Transport ConnectionsWhat steps his Department is taking to improve transport connections in rural areas.29 Apr 2021HANSARDSupport for Businesses: Covid-19What assessment he has made of the adequacy of economic support for Scottish businesses during the covid-19 outbreak.28 Apr 2021HANSARDSupport for Businesses: Covid-19Scotland’s Auditor General recently said that the Scottish Government had received an extra £9.7 billion from the UK Government during 2020-21 to tackle covid, yet it only made £7…28 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsBrexit is a great opportunity to turbocharge global Britain, but unfortunately it has not worked so far for fishermen in my beautiful constituency of Hastings and Rye. Had it not…27 Apr 2021HANSARD Human Rights: XinjiangI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Wealden (Ms Ghani) on securing this debate on one of the most pressing and grave human rights issues of our time. “Those who cannot…22 Apr 2021HANSARD Special Educational NeedsI welcome this important debate secured by the hon. Member for Slough (Mr Dhesi). As vice-chair of the APPG on special educational needs and disabilities, I highlight our recent…21 Apr 2021HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghI speak in this debate to represent the people of Hastings and Rye, who hold Her Majesty the Queen, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and the royal family…12 Apr 2021HANSARD Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillDespite events in London over the weekend, I would like to thank our police forces throughout the country for all their hard work in carrying out their duties, in a somewhat…16 Mar 2021HANSARD International Women’s DayI echo the sentiments that my colleagues have expressed today about Sarah Everard and her family. This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is “Choose to Challenge”, and I…11 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI welcome the news that Transport for the South East has submitted its ambitious 30-year transport strategy, and my right hon. Friend is to have regard to that in setting policy…11 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.11 Mar 2021HANSARDTransport Infrastructure ProjectsInvesting in improved transport infrastructure is well recognised by my hon. Friend as a necessity for turbocharging our economy and levelling up. Beautiful Hastings and Rye has…11 Mar 2021HANSARDTransport Infrastructure ProjectsWhat steps his Department is taking to accelerate the delivery of transport infrastructure projects.11 Mar 2021HANSARDTransport ConnectivityWhat fiscal steps his Department is taking to improve transport connectivity across the UK.09 Mar 2021HANSARDTransport ConnectivityInvesting in improved transport infrastructure is well recognised by this Government as a necessity for turbocharging our economy and levelling up. Beautiful Hastings and Rye has…09 Mar 2021