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HANSARDBiodiversity LossEnvironmentalists such as those at Chester zoo were shocked to see that the Government have ignored the advice of their own experts and authorised the use of neonicotinoid…01 Feb 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. In the NHS in Cheshire and Merseyside between April and June last year, the 62-day cancer waiting time target was not met. If the target had been achieved, around 150 extra…23 Jan 2024HANSARDSocial Rented HousingLocal authorities have been stripped of resources for the past 14 years, and even Conservative Members agree with that. Does the Secretary of State recognise that local…22 Jan 2024HANSARDSocial Rented Housing3. What steps he is taking to increase the provision of social rented housing.22 Jan 2024HANSARDInfected Blood Inquiry12. What progress his Department has made on implementing the interim recommendations of the infected blood inquiry.18 Jan 2024HANSARDInfected Blood InquiryThe publication of the final report into the infected blood scandal has yet again been delayed, causing dismay for hundreds of people, including some of my Chester constituents,…18 Jan 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. The hospitality sector is very important to Chester. Talking to the Chester business improvement district this morning, and following comments from chef Gary Usher, it is…16 Jan 2024HANSARDNHS Winter UpdateThe latest period of strike action by junior doctors has been the longest in the NHS’s history. We have seen trusts declaring critical incidents and A&E departments telling…08 Jan 2024HANSARDPublic Spending: Value for MoneyLast year, Government officials admitted that they were paying companies to burn and destroy 15,000 pallets of unusable personal protective equipment each month. Does the Treasury…19 Dec 2023HANSARDPublic Spending: Value for Money15. What steps he is taking to ensure value for money in public spending.19 Dec 2023HANSARD Leasehold and Freehold Reform BillIt is a pleasure to take part in this debate—it has been fascinating to hear from Members from around the Chamber. I pay tribute to the dedicated campaigners, including the…11 Dec 2023HANSARDHousehold Energy Efficiency15. If she will make an estimate of the number of households that had energy efficiency measures installed in (a) 2010 and (b) 2022.28 Nov 2023HANSARD Housing in Tourist DestinationsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Charles. I congratulate the hon. Member for St Austell and Newquay (Steve Double) on securing this very important debate.…28 Nov 2023HANSARDHousehold Energy EfficiencyUpgrading homes to energy performance certificate band C would create a huge economic and social boost to Britain. In my constituency of Chester more than half of homes are below…28 Nov 2023HANSARDAutumn Statement ResolutionsIt is an honour to follow such a passionate speech from my right hon. Friend the Member for Hayes and Harlington (John McDonnell). As I listened to the Chancellor yesterday, the…23 Nov 2023HANSARDEconomic GrowthIt is a pleasure to speak in today’s debate, particularly as this is my first King’s Speech since having the honour of being elected as a Member of Parliament by my constituents…14 Nov 2023HANSARDEconomic GrowthDoes my right hon. Friend share the concern of many that rather than improving, economic growth is forecast to go into reverse next year under the Tories? Does she agree that this…14 Nov 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. Some 28% of people in Chester have a mortgage and they are still bearing the burden of the Government’s disastrous mini-budget. They deserve peace of mind that mortgage rates…14 Nov 2023HANSARDMetropolitan Police: Operational IndependenceThe shadow Home Secretary’s question was whether the Minister could confirm that the Home Secretary’s intervention to undermine the operational independence of the police was…09 Nov 2023HANSARDFootball RegulationAs a supporter-run club, Chester football club has not-going-into-debt written into its constitution. For them, it means that they will never again lose the club to the whim of…08 Nov 2023