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HANSARD Planning (Enforcement) BillIf my hon. Friend, in looking at the Liberal Democrat Benches, had to rate the Liberal Democrat interest in this issue on a scale from one to 10—10 being the most interested and…19 Nov 2021HANSARDEconomic InequalityOne issue concerning me at the moment is the lack of access to cash in the north of my constituency, which suffers from significant degrees of inequality. I was pleased to be at…02 Nov 2021HANSARD Employment and Trade Union Rights (Dismissal and Re-engagement) BillI have a question on productivity. Over the summer, there were reports of the Labour party engaging in fire and rehire tactics. Hon. Members may say I have a self-interest in…22 Oct 2021HANSARDTrade Strategy: Climate ChangeMay I first welcome the new ministerial team and of course the new parliamentary private secretaries, who I am sure will do as good a job as the previous ones? [ Laughter. ] I…21 Oct 2021HANSARDFree Trade Agreement: New ZealandI congratulate the Department and the Secretary of State on this announcement. I chair the all-party group for small and micro business, so will the Secretary of State set out…21 Oct 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateTime and again I hear from constituents that they cannot get face-to-face appointments with GPs, who I know are under immense pressure. Further to the answer that he gave to my…14 Sept 2021HANSARDHGV Driver ShortagesLast time I checked, Germany, which requires 45,000 drivers, and Poland which requires 123,000 drivers, were still within the European Union. Despite the Scottish National party…13 Sept 2021HANSARDAfghanistanAs the Prime Minister will be aware, the majority of people who came to this country from Afghanistan came via Birmingham airport in my constituency. Will my right hon. Friend…06 Sept 2021HANSARD Health and Care BillI was almost three when I was lying in a hospital bed and my parents were told that I only had two hours to live and they should start preparing for the worst. It was the…14 Jul 2021HANSARDInternational Aid: Treasury UpdateI start by acknowledging the excellent speeches made by a number of hon. Members who have so passionately set out the case for official development assistance. In particular, my…13 Jul 2021HANSARDSupporting Young People into WorkWhat steps she is taking to work with (a) charities and (b) training providers to support young people back into work.28 Jun 2021HANSARDSupporting Young People into WorkCareers fairs can be a fantastic way of promoting opportunity in the local area, which is why I plan to host one in my constituency of Meriden in the coming months. Given the…28 Jun 2021HANSARDEngagementsI am pleased that common sense has prevailed and all six English clubs have now committed to withdraw from the European super league. Does my right hon. Friend agree that if we…21 Apr 2021HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillI am privileged to speak in this debate today, and I would like to start by joining in the tribute to Dame Cheryl Gillan. She was an incredibly kind individual and she will be…15 Apr 2021HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghIt is a privilege to speak in this debate, and on behalf of my constituents, I would like to convey my condolences to Her Majesty and the royal family on their loss. With the…12 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19: CPS Engagement with Local Communities and External StakeholdersWhat assessment he has made of the effectiveness of CPS engagement with (a) local communities and (b) external stakeholders during the covid-19 outbreak.18 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: CPS Engagement with Local Communities and External StakeholdersI welcome the Solicitor General to her new position. Many of my constituents in Meriden are deeply concerned about recent events and violence against women and girls. Can my hon.…18 Mar 2021HANSARDScotland: General Election and Constitutional FutureWe, the United Kingdom, are the sum of all our parts, and of course Scotland is a vital part of that Union. Every British child born to this country enjoys a wealth of culture,…17 Mar 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillI would like to start by paying tribute to Sarah Everard, and my thoughts are with her loved ones and her family. For too long we have seen women live in fear, and this Bill is…15 Mar 2021HANSARD Contingencies Fund (No. 2) BillI cannot support the Opposition’s new clause 1 because, in my view, it would do nothing but introduce an additional layer of bureaucracy where, frankly, sufficient and robust…11 Mar 2021