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HANSARD Levelling-up and Regeneration Billrose—08 Jun 2022HANSARD Levelling-up and Regeneration BillWill the Secretary of State give way?08 Jun 2022HANSARD Levelling-up and Regeneration BillThe Secretary of State is saying much that suggests that he believes we should rein in the Planning Inspectorate and give back to local authorities more control over planning, but…08 Jun 2022HANSARD Levelling-up and Regeneration BillThere is much in the Bill that I welcome, such as digitising the planning system, tackling land banking and enforcing planning controls. I also welcome the important omission of…08 Jun 2022HANSARD Levelling-up and Regeneration BillI am sorry, but I am unable to give way. This radical change departs from a long-established planning principle that primacy should be given to elected councillors making…08 Jun 2022HANSARD Levelling-up and Regeneration BillYes, I think we should seriously consider that. The Secretary of State seems to accept the need for some rebalancing between councils and the Planning Inspectorate. The policy…08 Jun 2022HANSARD National Security BillWill the right hon. Lady condemn the WikiLeaks-type mass dumping of information in the public domain? It is hugely irresponsible and can put lives at risk.06 Jun 2022HANSARD National Security BillAs a member of the Intelligence and Security Committee, I very much welcome the Bill. The first duty of any Government is to keep their citizens safe from harm, and the Bill will…06 Jun 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolThe EU’s approach to the protocol is so unreasonable that it is banning the movement of tree saplings from Great Britain to Northern Ireland for planting for the Queen’s platinum…17 May 2022HANSARDTackling Short-term and Long-term Cost of Living IncreasesThere is much to welcome in the Queen’s Speech programme, but I want first to highlight a very serious concern about clauses 83 and 84 of the Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill,…17 May 2022HANSARDPrime Minister’s Visit to IndiaDoes the Minister share my frustration that so often India’s reputation on human rights is traduced in this place unreasonably? Of course, the long-standing dispute in Kashmir…26 Apr 2022HANSARDEngagementsThe London Borough of Barnet is surrounded by Labour councils, all of which have higher council tax and have abandoned weekly bin collections. Will the Prime Minister urge…20 Apr 2022HANSARDGlasgow Climate Pact: BusinessesWill the COP26 President work with the agriculture sector on pursuing his COP26 goals? We have some of the most sustainable farming practices anywhere in the world, and many…20 Apr 2022HANSARDInnovation, Growth and Regulatory Reform14. What progress he has made on implementing the recommendations of the Taskforce on Innovation, Growth and Regulatory Reform report published on 16 June 2021.31 Mar 2022HANSARDInnovation, Growth and Regulatory ReformWill the Government make progress on the TIGRR recommendation to replace the EU clinical trials directive with a new modern framework to ensure that people can access life-saving…31 Mar 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseCan we have a debate on the shocking findings of the Ockenden report? Two years ago I wrote to the Health Secretary expressing the concern of a doctor in my constituency that an…31 Mar 2022HANSARDCareers in Science, Computing and Engineering5. What steps she is taking to encourage more women to enter careers in science, computing and engineering.30 Mar 2022HANSARDCareers in Science, Computing and EngineeringGiven the obvious labour shortages in construction, can I encourage Ministers to work with groups such as Women into Construction to encourage women to take on apprenticeships and…30 Mar 2022HANSARDGeneral Practice: Large Housing DevelopmentsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd. I pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for South West Bedfordshire (Andrew Selous) for securing a debate on this…29 Mar 2022HANSARDGeneral Practice: Large Housing DevelopmentsDoes my hon. Friend agree that while developers sometimes offer to create new premises for additional GP practice, that does not resolve the problem? The shortage is of people, of…29 Mar 2022