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HANSARDProperty TaxesI genuinely congratulate the hon. Gentleman on his appointment as Chief Secretary to the Treasury. I have always found him to be an honest and straightforward speaker in the House…03 Sept 2025HANSARDProperty TaxesWould my right hon. Friend agree that correcting this loss of market confidence demands decisive action from the Government at the Budget, and that that decisive action cannot be…03 Sept 2025HANSARDProperty TaxesWill my right hon. Friend give way?03 Sept 2025HANSARD Middle EastI despair at many aspects of the conduct of the Netanyahu Government and the suffering of Gazan civilians. However, I have grave reservations about the timing of this unilateral…01 Sept 2025HANSARDHealth InequalitiesFor residents of New Court Place care home in Borehamwood, wheelchairs are their lifeline. However, they are being badly let down by AJM Healthcare, their NHS wheelchair provider,…22 Jul 2025HANSARDHousing DeliveryThe Government promised to increase housing delivery through grey-belt, not green-belt, development. Grey belt was described as “poor quality land, car parks and wasteland.”…14 Jul 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ7. It is a pleasure to be asking the right hon. Lady another question at Prime Minister’s questions, although just the one this time. There has been a proliferation of houses in…25 Jun 2025HANSARD Iran-Israel ConflictI have been contacted by a significant number of constituents who are currently stranded in Israel, unable to leave because of the lack of flights to the United Kingdom. This…16 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMany constituents in Potters Bar have contacted me with concerns about increases in applications for houses of multiple occupation. Streets such as Strafford Gate are quiet…05 Jun 2025HANSARD School Teachers’ Review Body: RecommendationsI do have some sympathy for the Minister, for whom I have a great deal of respect, but surely she must feel embarrassed to come before this House knowing all the answers to these…22 May 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI have been working with residents of Meadowcroft retirement home in Bushey who have suffered repeated failures by Anchor homes, which culminated this week in residents being…22 May 2025HANSARDBusiness and the EconomyDoes my hon. Friend agree that another factor that will undermine job creation and employment under this Government is their approach to international wealth coming into this…21 May 2025HANSARDNational Security Act 2023: ChargesThe Home Secretary rightly says that the threats from hostile states are complex and intertwined, so will she update the House on what further steps the Government have taken to…19 May 2025HANSARDGaza: UK AssessmentThe situation in Gaza is clearly intolerable, and Israel has to find a way of getting aid in safely and without diversion. But does the Minister agree that we need to be very…14 May 2025HANSARDUnited States Film TariffI may be able to help the Minister: Paddington Bear actually lives in Borehamwood, because the movie “Paddington” was produced in my constituency at Elstree Studios, which sits…07 May 2025HANSARDUK Airstrike: Houthi Military FacilityI welcome this action and join the Defence Secretary in paying tribute to our exemplary armed forces. It is essential that we tackle the tentacles of Iran through all its…30 Apr 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [Lords]I refer to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. Wherever I have been in the world, whether it is in Hertsmere or at the United Nations, I am always asked two…28 Apr 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [Lords]I regret that I cannot give way. For the reasons I have described, I will be voting accordingly at the end of this debate.28 Apr 2025HANSARDShopliftingMany of my constituents are exasperated by the fact that the police are unable to turn up when there is shoplifting or a burglary, yet they were able to send six officers to get…31 Mar 2025HANSARDCommunity HospitalsFollowing the Government’s regrettable decision not to fund Watford general hospital’s refurbishment in this Parliament, providing community care facilities in a town such as…25 Mar 2025