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HANSARDBenefits System: Work IncentivesAt this time of rising prices, I feel certain that many of my constituents are worried about the high cost of childcare. Will the Secretary of State confirm that the changes to…19 Jun 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ9. At a time when so many people are really worried about the cost of living, does the Prime Minister agree that it is completely wrong for Labour to be introducing new ultra low…14 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn its 2030 road map for Israel-UK bilateral relations, the Government committed to working closely with Israel on the threat from Iran. I urge the Secretary of State to do that.…13 Jun 2023HANSARDIndustrial Dispute Resolution1. What steps she is taking to resolve the industrial dispute with education trade unions.12 Jun 2023HANSARDIndustrial Dispute ResolutionI thank the Secretary of State for her answer. One issue in the dispute is recruitment and retention. Recent stats show a record number of teachers—nearly 48,000—entering the…12 Jun 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseWhen will the Government bring forward the single-issue Bills they have promised to replace the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill with, so that we can see an end to live exports…08 Jun 2023HANSARD World Ocean DayDoes my hon. Friend agree that there is not enough understanding of how important blue carbon is or of the crucial role that the ocean could play in absorbing and capturing…08 Jun 2023HANSARD World Ocean DayIt is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Latham. I warmly thank and congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Hastings and Rye (Sally-Ann Hart) on securing…08 Jun 2023HANSARD British Nationality (Regularisation of Past Practice) BillI warmly welcome this piece of legislation. I have a constituent whose son falls into this category and it was frankly alarming for him to be told that his citizenship was in…06 Jun 2023HANSARDIllegal MigrationI welcome this real progress on gripping the problem of illegal small-boat crossings, but does the Home Secretary share my alarm that 70 Labour MPs signed a letter to stop the…05 Jun 2023HANSARDLocal Authorities: InflationI am sure that many Members of the House will share my experience that, on the doorstep, an issue that comes up almost more than anything else is potholes. Barnet Council is…05 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of FoodWill the Minister ensure that our farm support programmes, as well as delivering crucial environmental goals, make it easier for farmers to make a living from growing food? That…25 May 2023HANSARD Animal WelfareI have campaigned for more than two decades for an end to the live export of animals for slaughter, so I have to say I do feel a sense of frustration and disappointment that the…25 May 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillI expressed my reservations about the sunset clause from the outset, as the practicalities of meeting such a tight deadline were always going to be difficult. I understand why the…24 May 2023HANSARDDraft Road Vehicles (Authorised Weight) (Amendment) Regulations 2023I very much welcome the instrument the Minister is bringing forward. It will help to deliver the Government’s net zero strategy by encouraging the adoption of ultra low and…23 May 2023HANSARDShipment of Goods: Great Britain to Northern IrelandThe Windsor framework alleviates some significant problems, but it does not remove all frictions on trade, it does not restore Northern Ireland’s control of its own laws, and it…10 May 2023HANSARDShipment of Goods: Great Britain to Northern Ireland4. What steps he has taken with Cabinet colleagues to provide guidance to businesses on shipping goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.10 May 2023HANSARD Greater London Authority Act 1999 (Amendment)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to amend the Greater London Authority Act 1999 to give the Secretary of State power to review and overturn decisions made by…03 May 2023HANSARD National Security BillI very much agree with everything my right hon. Friend has said. Does he agree that we will need to look at further reform of the Official Secrets Act 1989 in order to complete…03 May 2023HANSARD LitterI know that the Government take this issue seriously. Can the Minister confirm that ANPR cameras can be used to capture an image that can be the basis of a fine for littering?03 May 2023