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HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. The cut to air passenger duty was a welcome boost for domestic aviation and for facilitating the growth of regional airports, such as Blackpool. Following this success, will…08 Jun 2023HANSARDIllegal MigrationWe are still accepting the majority of asylum claims from a number of safe countries, in stark contrast with many other European nations, which reject a far higher proportion of…05 Jun 2023HANSARDSerious Violent Crime ProsecutionsThere have been a number of knife crime incidents in Blackpool over recent weeks that have concerned my constituents, not least a disturbing case in which a man was arrested after…25 May 2023HANSARDSerious Violent Crime Prosecutions1. What steps the Crown Prosecution Service is taking to support the prosecution of serious violent crime.25 May 2023HANSARDStudent VisasMany of my constituents continue to be deeply concerned about the levels of net migration, not just over the last few years but over the last few decades. They, along with myself,…24 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituency has benefited from more than £300 million of additional investment during the current Parliament, including more than £100 million in levelling up moneys. Our…18 May 2023HANSARD Houses in Multiple Occupation: ApprovalHMOs are a significant concern in my constituency. For decades, we have seen former bed and breakfasts and hotels converted into HMOs, which means that an estimated 23,000 people…16 May 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT10. What plans does my right hon. Friend have to use prisoners to help to fill labour shortages, and what assessment has he made of the extent to which that may drive down…16 May 2023HANSARD Sudan UpdateThis country will always play its part in providing sanctuary to those fleeing war, and I thank the Government for their actions in Sudan to date. Is my right hon. Friend able to…27 Apr 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThere have been great strides in the field of low-carbon aviation in recent years, not least the development of hydrogen and electric aircraft. Given those developments, will the…27 Apr 2023HANSARD State Pension Age: ReviewBlackpool has the lowest life expectancy in England, with men on average living five years less than the national average. Shockingly, in some wards in my constituency, male life…30 Mar 2023HANSARD Powering Up BritainIf we are truly serious about speeding up the planning process for energy production, the Minister’s new Department needs exclusive planning control over all matters. Is that…30 Mar 2023HANSARDStrength of the Union9. What recent assessment he has made of the strength of the Union.29 Mar 2023HANSARDStrength of the UnionDoes my right hon. Friend agree that by extending our cost of living support and taking measures to deliver long-term sustainable growth while reducing inflation, the Chancellor’s…29 Mar 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ11. Since 2019, this Government have provided well over £300 million in extra funding for projects in Blackpool. However, there is always room for more. The Bond Street and Revoe…29 Mar 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillMy right hon. Friend makes a fantastic point about this nation being hospitable and generous, particularly over the last few years. Does he agree with the point raised by my right…27 Mar 2023HANSARDBallot Secrecy Bill [Lords]I thank my hon. Friend and very sound colleague the Member for Peterborough (Paul Bristow) for promoting the Bill and Lord Hayward for his sterling work in the other place and his…24 Mar 2023HANSARDWorkers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) BillMy hon. Friend is entirely correct. Whether it be for students who perhaps have different working patterns and ability to work shifts compared with other workers, or the rest of…24 Mar 2023HANSARDWorkers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time. I am delighted that we are here today to take a further step forward towards introducing a new right for workers to…24 Mar 2023HANSARDWorkers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) BillWith the leave of the House, I would like to thank all hon. Members for their contributions. My hon. Friend the Member for Newbury (Laura Farris), with all her knowledge and…24 Mar 2023