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HANSARDGlobal Military OperationsIt is a great pleasure to speak in today’s debate. Keeping the nation safe and protecting our citizens are the main priorities of any Government. From deployments abroad to…14 Jun 2023HANSARDCross-border Transport Connectivity: North Wales8. What discussions he has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) the Welsh Government on cross-border transport connectivity with north Wales.24 May 2023HANSARDCross-border Transport Connectivity: North WalesChester station is the key that can unlock connectivity between England and north Wales. Connectivity is vital for not only thousands of rail users but businesses on both sides of…24 May 2023HANSARDLeasehold ReformPromised, delayed, watered down or undelivered—this seems to be the journey of many of the Government’s promised policies, including much-needed reform of the broken leasehold…23 May 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Third sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Stringer. According to the Home Office figures that were issued at the end of April, there are 8,000 Afghans currently in UK…18 May 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Third sitting)Clearly, this is a complex piece of work that has taken a great deal of time, but I get the sense that the Government may be kicking the proverbial recyclable can down the road.…18 May 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)rose—18 May 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)At the risk of repeating myself, the bid put in by my local authority, in partnership with two other upper-tier authorities, was fully cognisant of both the business interests in…18 May 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)I welcome this measure, and it is really important that these provisions be extended, but will the Minister consider extending them to the Afghan citizens resettlement scheme and…18 May 2023HANSARDSmall Businesses: Growth1. What steps she is taking to help support the growth of small businesses.18 May 2023HANSARDSmall Businesses: GrowthSmall and medium-sized businesses are the beating heart of Chester and our country’s economy, yet their costs have become crippling, with extortionate energy bills, staff…18 May 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)To illustrate to the Minister why I support the request of my hon. Friend the Member for Ealing North for an apology from the Government, I draw attention to my borough of…18 May 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting)The point I want to make to you— [ Interruption ] Sorry, the point I want to make to the Minister is that the areas that have been referenced have mayoral combined authorities. My…18 May 2023HANSARDFinance (No. 2) Bill (Second sitting)This morning we discussed the Office for Budget Responsibility’s statement that the Bill will drag an extra 1.2 million people into the higher rate of tax, so will the Minister…16 May 2023HANSARDWater Quality: Sewage DischargeWe all dream of crystal-clear rivers winding their way through the beautiful British countryside, into our towns and cities, and out into a clean and glistening sea. Sadly, that…25 Apr 2023HANSARD City Centre Security Measures and Access for Disabled PeopleI thank my hon. Friend for her comments about Chester. I have to ask why on earth City of York Council has not followed Cheshire West and Chester Council’s excellent example in…25 Apr 2023HANSARDPensioners in PovertyTwo weeks ago I visited West Cheshire Foodbank in my constituency, where volunteers told me that for the first time a couple who were both pensioners had turned up in tears…24 Apr 2023HANSARDSudanThe Minister has very kindly set out the arrangements in the crisis centre run by the FCDO. It is clear from listening to colleagues across the House that the FCDO and Members of…24 Apr 2023HANSARDPensioners in Poverty21. What recent estimate he has made of the number of pensioners in poverty.24 Apr 2023HANSARDDraft Service Police (Complaints etc.) Regulations 2023I note that paragraph 4.1 of the explanatory memorandum states that Gibraltar is excluded from the territorial extent of the instrument. Will the Minister explain why that is,…21 Mar 2023