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HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentThe moment may have passed somewhat, but I think my point is still apposite enough to make. If there are any apologies to go round, they should come from the Labour party. In…19 Mar 2025HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentWill my right hon. Friend give way?19 Mar 2025HANSARDClean Power by 2030Does the Secretary of State share my concern about reports of persistent misconduct by Drax, regarding cutting down old-growth forest and burning it at its power station? To be…18 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ8. St Hilda’s girls school looks set to join Immanuel Jewish prep as the second school in Bushey alone forced to close because of Labour’s VAT hike. That is a double hit to…05 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. Attracting high net worth individuals to spend more time in the United Kingdom drives jobs, growth and, crucially, tax revenues, but unfortunately the opposite is happening in…04 Mar 2025HANSARD British Indian Ocean TerritoryThis issue of sovereignty is crucial. First, it is not about restoring sovereignty to Mauritius; Mauritius never had sovereignty in the first place. Moreover, the moment at which…26 Feb 2025HANSARD British Indian Ocean TerritoryMy right hon. Friend makes an excellent point. The attitude of the Government of the United States is absolutely central. There has been a profound change in the stance taken by…26 Feb 2025HANSARDImproving Access to Public ServicesI am sure that the Secretary of State will agree that people want their public services delivered efficiently and effectively. To that end, what discussions have he and his…12 Feb 2025HANSARD Police Grant ReportWill the Minister give way on that point?05 Feb 2025HANSARD Police Grant ReportCan the Minister, for the benefit of the House, clarify how much of that uplift will be taken up by the increased national insurance contributions that have to be made by police…05 Feb 2025HANSARDGrowing the UK EconomyI welcome the Government’s conversion on a third runway at Heathrow. The sort of connectivity that that enables, particularly with fast-growing economies in Asia and the Gulf, is…29 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsDoes the Chancellor of the Exchequer propose funding the reported £9 billion bill to the Mauritians for the continued use of Diego Garcia through higher taxes, more borrowing or…21 Jan 2025HANSARDMiddle EastEvery Friday since 7 October, many people have gathered in Borehamwood, in the heart of my constituency, with a simple message: “Bring them home.” May I urge the Foreign Secretary…16 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Minister keeps telling the House that negotiations with Mauritius have been going on for two years. Will he explain to the House why he is so reluctant to extend those…14 Jan 2025HANSARDHigh Streets: Government SupportQuestion 14, Mr Speaker.12 Dec 2024HANSARDHigh Streets: Government Support14. What steps he is taking to support high street businesses.12 Dec 2024HANSARD Building HomesI know that the Minister is a man of considerable integrity, so can he be honest with my constituents about the fact that the combination of mandatory targets, a massive increase…12 Dec 2024HANSARDHigh Streets: Government SupportI did not realise you had grouped them, Mr Speaker. Forgive me—a schoolboy error. What advice would the Minister give struggling businesses in my constituency who are trying to…12 Dec 2024HANSARD Finance BillMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. The Government’s impact assessment also assumes that the loss of places will be spread uniformly across the country, which will not…11 Dec 2024HANSARD Finance BillFurther to the excellent intervention from my hon. Friend the Member for Hinckley and Bosworth (Dr Evans), that is exactly what happens with schools in my constituency.…11 Dec 2024