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HANSARD Police Grant ReportBefore I delve into the issues facing policing in Norfolk, I have to discuss some of the simply incredible ways that funding allocations are decided in the police grant report…11 Feb 2026HANSARD Youth UnemploymentI have carefully read the Opposition motion on this hugely important issue, and I am rather concerned that transport is not mentioned once. Transport is a massive barrier to…28 Jan 2026HANSARD Local Government Reorganisation: ReferendumsI refer Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests as a Norfolk county councillor. I congratulate the hon. Member for Mid Leicestershire (Mr Bedford) on…21 Jan 2026HANSARD Local Government Reorganisation: ReferendumsNot only do I cynically agree with my hon. Friend, but I think that is precisely why it is so important to have local elections, because of not just the time that will have…21 Jan 2026HANSARD Local Government Reorganisation: ReferendumsOh—I haven’t.21 Jan 2026HANSARD Local Government Reorganisation: ReferendumsAs I said, I remain steadfast in the view that failing Conservative administrations have been propped up by the Government and allowed to do this across the country. It is simply…21 Jan 2026HANSARD Horse and Rider Road SafetyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Dowd. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Newbury (Mr Dillon) on securing this debate and his long-running championship…14 Jan 2026HANSARD IranI am appalled by the actions of the murderous Iranian regime, but I am deeply concerned that the financial secrecy of our overseas territories is enabling sanctions dodging. Will…13 Jan 2026HANSARDLess Survivable CancersI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Wokingham (Clive Jones) on securing the debate. He is a truly committed campaigner on cancer care. Over previous decades, we have…06 Jan 2026HANSARDJane AustenThe hon. Gentleman may know that in “Emma” Jane Austen said that Cromer in my constituency was “the best of all the sea-bathing places.” Does he agree that if Jane Austen were…18 Dec 2025HANSARDChristmas AdjournmentI come here in the Christmas spirit, with both my nice list and my naughty list. On the nice list are, of course, you, Madam Deputy Speaker, Mr Speaker and the other Deputy…18 Dec 2025HANSARD Local Government ReorganisationI draw the attention of the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests, as a serving county councillor. Why has the Minister given Norfolk Conservatives a…18 Dec 2025HANSARD Grassroots Cricket ClubsI congratulate the hon. Member for Welwyn Hatfield (Andrew Lewin) on securing this debate. I am pleased to wind up for the Liberal Democrats. In place of my hon. Friend the Member…16 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. Whatever changes the Secretary of State is seeking to make to juries, they will make not one bit of difference in my constituency if people cannot get the legal advice they…16 Dec 2025HANSARD Conduct of the Chancellor of the ExchequerWill the Minister give way?10 Dec 2025HANSARD Conduct of the Chancellor of the ExchequerOn the same topic, the way this Budget was handled has undermined public confidence in North Norfolk in many ways, few more so than the fact it produced radio silence on our…10 Dec 2025HANSARD Village SchoolsSchools are not only at the heart of village communities but make living in rural villages in North Norfolk viable for young families. Without village schools, working-age parents…10 Dec 2025HANSARD Water ScarcityIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Stuart. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Horsham (John Milne) on securing a debate on this vital issue. The fact…09 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsMy hon. Friend and I both represent rural constituencies that face similar challenges. Businesses in North Norfolk already face extra struggles to stay afloat, including training…02 Dec 2025HANSARD Parkinson’s DiseaseThe real-world experience in North Norfolk is very much like that. It is a struggle to secure the care that people need. We have a shortage of specialist care and Parkinson’s…17 Nov 2025