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HANSARD UK-India Trade DealThe House of Lords International Agreements Committee published its report on the Government’s negotiating objectives in July. It criticised them as being very general and…26 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI recently met the chair of the Chesham mosque committee, who had been told that medical examiners in our area will be available only five days a week and not at the weekend. That…26 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.26 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. The Chiltern Open-Air Museum in my constituency is a much-loved part of the local community’s culture and history and frequently used as a filming location. Sadly, a dispute…20 Oct 2022HANSARDRail Infrastructure Funding3. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on funding for rail infrastructure in Wales.19 Oct 2022HANSARDRail Infrastructure FundingWill the Minister explain why Wales is not receiving the £5 billion of consequential funding from HS2 that it is entitled to under the Barnett formula, and will he review that…19 Oct 2022HANSARD Trade Deals: Parliamentary ScrutinyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Elliott. I congratulate the hon. Member for Totnes (Anthony Mangnall) on securing today’s debate and on his excellent speech.…12 Oct 2022HANSARDSewage DischargesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Elliott. For my constituents, this issue is of significant local concern. In fact, last year, the very first visit I made as…12 Oct 2022HANSARDTributes to Her Late Majesty the QueenIt is an honour to rise today to pay tribute to Her late Majesty on behalf of my constituents in Chesham and Amersham. As we know, the late Queen came to the throne having seen…10 Sept 2022HANSARD Trade (Australia and New Zealand) BillI thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention; I think we are in agreement. In fact, I agree with the International Trade Committee that we need transparency on the real impact…06 Sept 2022HANSARD Trade (Australia and New Zealand) BillI think the precedent that is being set with these deals is important, and that point has been made quite eloquently by others.06 Sept 2022HANSARD Trade (Australia and New Zealand) BillOf course there are benefits to be found in these agreements, but I want to focus specifically on areas of concern. The agreements will now set a precedent for the trade deals we…06 Sept 2022HANSARD Trade (Australia and New Zealand) BillI wish to focus my remarks on the precedents being set and the signals being sent by this Bill and the two free trade agreements that it facilitates. The Government promised us an…06 Sept 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. There was cross-party agreement during the urgent question earlier this week that Parliament has not been given the opportunity to properly scrutinise, debate or vote on the…21 Jul 2022HANSARDAustralia-UK Free Trade Agreement: ScrutinyIt is not too late: the Minister can extend the period for parliamentary consideration by another 21 days, and I call on him to do just that. UK farmers are facing ongoing labour…19 Jul 2022HANSARDChildren with SEND: Provision of SupportI thank the Minister for his answer. I have spoken to multiple parents in my constituency whose disabled children are entering the summer holidays without knowing where they are…04 Jul 2022HANSARDChildren with SEND: Provision of Support13. What steps his Department is taking to improve the (a) identification of and (b) provision of support to children with SEND.04 Jul 2022HANSARDAssisted DyingIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr McCabe, and to hear such powerful contributions. In 2003, John Close, the brother of my constituent Lesley, became the…04 Jul 2022HANSARDRoad Maintenance9. What support his Department is providing to local authorities for the repair of potholes and road maintenance.30 Jun 2022HANSARDRoad MaintenanceThe roads in Buckinghamshire are a mess—they are some of the worst in the country—and Buckinghamshire Council blames a lack of funding from central Government when it says that it…30 Jun 2022