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HANSARDStorm Babet: FloodingFollowing the storm at the weekend, several areas in my constituency were affected. There are still active flood alerts across Cheshire, so many areas are not out of the woods…23 Oct 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. Chester, like city centres up and down the country, as well as rural and coastal areas, is seeing rents going up and the supply of long-term private rented lets going down.…16 Oct 2023HANSARDZero-emission Vehicles, Drivers and HS2A number of years ago, the Conservative Government expressly instructed Members, local councils and other stakeholders not to focus on the electrification of the north Wales line.…16 Oct 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsAlmost 20% of the housing stock in my constituency dates from before 1919 and is therefore classified as historical. What plan does the Department have to improve skill levels in…19 Sept 2023HANSARD West Coast Main Line FranchiseThe right hon. Member for Clwyd West (Mr Jones) and I have worked for many years on the issues surrounding rail connectivity covering Chester and north Wales and, since I arrived…19 Sept 2023HANSARDCombined Sewer OverflowsThe last time I asked about the dumping of sewage in our rivers in this Chamber, the Prime Minister agreed with me that it is absolutely unacceptable. However, the OEP’s…13 Sept 2023HANSARDCountess of Chester Hospital InquiryTerrible crimes have been committed in the Countess of Chester Hospital in my constituency—my hospital. I thank the Secretary of State for meeting and listening to the families at…04 Sept 2023HANSARDInflation and Food Prices: Pensioners13. What assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of trends in the level of (a) inflation and (b) food prices on pensioners’ incomes.04 Sept 2023HANSARDInflation and Food Prices: PensionersIt might be hard to imagine on a sunny day like today, but winter is just around the corner. The reality for many worried pensioners in my constituency is that this winter there…04 Sept 2023HANSARDAfghan Resettlement UpdateThe Minister’s officials recently visited my constituency, and they will be aware that there are grave concerns regarding the wellbeing and emotional welfare of the families…18 Jul 2023HANSARDChildcare6. What steps she is taking to help ensure the availability of high-quality childcare.17 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. What steps is the Secretary of State taking to improve the development of children’s early speech and language skills, especially in schools such as the wonderful Chester Blue…17 Jul 2023HANSARDChildcareGood-quality childcare is essential to a child’s early development, to parents and to the economy. The owners of the Best Friends Day Nursery and the Spinney Day Nursery in…17 Jul 2023HANSARDNew Housing: Swift BricksIt is a pleasure to speak under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. I congratulate the petitioners on securing today’s debate. Swifts, as we have heard, are truly remarkable birds. To…10 Jul 2023HANSARDInternational TourismOn the subject of tourism, is the Secretary of State aware that Avanti has decided to cancel further services into Chester and north Wales to coincide with the peak tourism…05 Jul 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ8. This is my first opportunity to put a question to the Prime Minister for the residents of the City of Chester, so why does the Prime Minister think it is acceptable for sewage…28 Jun 2023HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals)If there is one thing I know, it is that my constituents care passionately about animal welfare. My inbox is full of emails about the importance of this topic to them. The…21 Jun 2023HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals)I completely agree with my hon. Friend. We must ensure that we do not stop here; we should lead the way on animal welfare. The belief in protecting animal welfare should not come…21 Jun 2023HANSARDPrivilege: Conduct of Right Hon. Boris JohnsonEvery time another news story breaks about the conduct of the former Prime Minister during the pandemic, I am reminded of the quote attributed to Sir Douglas Bader: “Rules are for…19 Jun 2023HANSARDHospice Services: SupportIt is a pleasure to speak under your chairmanship, Ms Nokes. I congratulate the hon. Member for Eastleigh (Paul Holmes) on securing this important debate. As we have heard,…14 Jun 2023