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HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]All of us are guilty, I am sure, of being part of decisions that sometimes defy sense when it comes to usability. I can speak only on behalf of the citizens who contact me about…12 Feb 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]The hon. Member makes an excellent point, for which I am grateful—I will address it in a moment, if I may. X-Road, described as the backbone of e-Estonia, is a secure…12 Feb 2025HANSARDInheritance Tax Relief: FarmsI speak today on behalf of the 392 signatories from North Norfolk, and our wider community as a whole. A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of spending Saturday morning with…10 Feb 2025HANSARDClosure of High Street Services: Rural AreasI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross (Jamie Stone) for securing this debate. In North Norfolk, half of my constituents live in settlements…05 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. In Norfolk and Waveney, 44% of women on the gynaecology waiting list have been waiting for treatment for longer than the 18-week NHS target, and one in 10 have been waiting…05 Feb 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Local GovernmentI refer Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests as a Norfolk county councillor. The Conservatives leading Norfolk county council have nearly bankrupted…05 Feb 2025HANSARD Accessibility of RadiotherapyI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing such an important debate, especially on World Cancer Day. In my constituency of North Norfolk, Radiotherapy UK found that nobody can…04 Feb 2025HANSARD Education, Health and Care PlansI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Chelmsford (Marie Goldman) and refer hon. Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. Conservative-controlled…22 Jan 2025HANSARDNew Homes (Solar Generation) BillWe have a housing shortage in North Norfolk. In in particular, we need to build houses that are affordable to buy and cheap to run. Most of my constituents would be far happier…17 Jan 2025HANSARDNew Homes (Solar Generation) BillThe Government’s housing targets mean that my area needs 9,500 new homes over the next 20 years, which thousands of my constituents are very worried about. Many of them would be…17 Jan 2025HANSARDRoughton Post OfficeLocal Liberal Democrat councillors and I have spoken to hundreds of people in Roughton and the surrounding villages who are furious about the prospect of losing post office…17 Jan 2025HANSARD Covid-19 InquiryMay I ask about the specifics of the Government’s response to module 1? I was interested to hear about the national vulnerability map, which could help with a range of matters…16 Jan 2025HANSARD Women’s Changed State Pension Age: CompensationOn that point, my constituent Lauraine took early retirement from the NHS in 2014 to care for her husband. She believed that her state pension would kick in in 2015 and support…15 Jan 2025HANSARD Local Government ReorganisationI refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. There is a strong case for devolution in Norfolk. However, can the Minister confirm that holding…15 Jan 2025HANSARDMV Ruby: SafetyI congratulate the hon. Gentleman on securing a debate on this topic, which has caused great concern to residents of our neighbouring constituencies. In this case there appears to…19 Dec 2024HANSARDChristmas AdjournmentHappy Christmas, everyone. Patricia is a young, intelligent woman with a severe eating disorder. Despite the tireless work of professionals involved in her care, her mental health…19 Dec 2024HANSARDWomen’s State Pension Age Communication: PHSO ReportMaladministration is a serious charge. I know the Secretary of State has taken a 360° pummelling on this, but she has declined to say that she would have compensated women if the…17 Dec 2024HANSARD Dental Healthcare: East AngliaI congratulate the hon. Gentleman, my constituency neighbour, on securing this debate. I cannot speak for the Minister, although I certainly welcome the comments about the…11 Dec 2024HANSARD Financial Inclusion: Rural AreasI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this important debate. She is right to say that banking hubs are about more than just access to cash. In the market towns of North…11 Dec 2024HANSARD Rural Cycling InfrastructureIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Vaz. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Henley and Thame (Freddie van Mierlo) on securing this debate on such an…10 Dec 2024