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HANSARDTopical QuestionsT10. As has been mentioned, the proportion of self-employed people in South East Cornwall is higher than the national average, showing that my constituents have an entrepreneurial…13 May 2019HANSARDNancy Astor: Centenary of ElectionWill my right hon. Friend join me in welcoming plans to commemorate Lady Nancy Astor, the first woman to take her seat in the House of Commons, with a statue in Plymouth?24 Apr 2019HANSARDNancy Astor: Centenary of Election2. What plans the Government have to use the centenary of Nancy Astor’s election to encourage more women to stand for public office.24 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. Will my hon. Friend join me in welcoming the fact that disabled candidates in the forthcoming local elections will, thanks to this Government, be able to access dedicated…24 Apr 2019HANSARD Looe Flood Protection ProjectIt is a pleasure to see the Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, my hon. Friend the Member for Suffolk Coastal (Dr Coffey) on the Front Bench to…23 Apr 2019HANSARD Looe Flood Protection ProjectI do agree with the hon. Gentleman and am sure that my hon. Friend the Minister has heard his concerns. Currently, flooding extends over 2.5 hectares. This at-risk area includes…23 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. The south-west has fantastic economic potential and further ambitions for growth. Does the Minister recognise that the great south west is on a par with the northern…08 Apr 2019HANSARDCoastal Communities: Funding5. What recent progress his Department has made on the allocation of funding to coastal communities.08 Apr 2019HANSARDCoastal Communities: FundingFlooding is a real threat to our coastal communities. Will my hon. Friend ensure that construction of new infrastructure in Looe is fully funded to maintain the town’s economic…08 Apr 2019HANSARDCounter-terrorism: ResourcesI thank my right hon. Friend for his reply. How does he respond to the concerns raised by the security and defence chiefs about the danger posed by the withdrawal agreement to our…01 Apr 2019HANSARDCounter-terrorism: Resources12. What steps he is taking to provide security and law enforcement organisations with adequate resources to counter terrorism. And thank you very much, Mr Speaker.01 Apr 2019HANSARDChurch Land and Buildings: Digital ConnectivityI thank my right hon. Friend for her good wishes. Is she aware of any specific problems that discourage parishes from taking up the opportunity to improve connectivity in rural…28 Mar 2019HANSARDChurch Land and Buildings: Digital Connectivity5. What progress has been made on implementing the joint accord between the Government and the Church of England on the use of Church land and buildings to support digital…28 Mar 2019HANSARDPeriod PovertyI thank my right hon. Friend for that answer. Like me, does she look forward with ever-increasing excitement to the day when we finally leave the EU and can set our own VAT rates…14 Mar 2019HANSARDPeriod Poverty5. What steps she is taking to tackle period poverty.14 Mar 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: FishingWill the hon. Gentleman confirm what he appears to be saying, which is that Scottish National party policy is to remain in the common fisheries policy?13 Mar 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: FishingDoes the Minister agree that it is not just UK fishing businesses that will benefit from increased catches, but the UK Exchequer?13 Mar 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: FishingI am sure that the hon. Gentleman is very well aware that I have a personal interest in safety at sea. Does he welcome the fact, as I do, that in the last Budget the Government…13 Mar 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: FishingWill the hon. Gentleman give way?13 Mar 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: FishingWill the hon. Gentleman give way?13 Mar 2019