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HANSARDEngagementsCan the Prime Minister promise that the forthcoming planning Bill will not restrict the right of residents to have their say over what is built in their neighbourhood?23 Jun 2021HANSARDEvents Research ProgrammeThe events and conferences sector has such a positive impact on our economy, not least because it showcases the UK around the world, provides a platform for businesses to export…22 Jun 2021HANSARDMaintained Nursery SchoolsIf he will publish a long-term financial settlement for maintained nursery schools.21 Jun 2021HANSARDMaintained Nursery SchoolsI am grateful to the Minister for her reply, but we need this long-term settlement for maintained nursery schools. There are three wonderful maintained nursery schools in my…21 Jun 2021HANSARDWorld Oceans Day 2021It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hosie. I must apologise to you and to the Minister that I will miss the end of the debate because I have a Committee clash. I…08 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateWill my right hon. Friend confirm that what he said on “The Andrew Marr Show” was not a change of policy—a sudden retreat from the road map—and that no final decisions have been…07 Jun 2021HANSARD Environment BillWill my hon. Friend give way?26 May 2021HANSARD Environment BillMy hon. Friend makes a valid point. This is a great Bill and we do not want it undermined by the planning Bill that is to come. My constituency of Chipping Barnet already feels…26 May 2021HANSARD Environment BillAs I have said before in this Chamber, there can be few things more important for any Member of Parliament than being able to say, “We played our part in protecting our natural…26 May 2021HANSARD Environment BillThe Minister is very kind in giving way. Will she assure the House that the Government’s determination to restore peatlands will be an important part of meeting their new 2030…26 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19Over the weekend I was contacted about two instances of people having difficulties getting the access that they wanted to their frail relatives in Barnet Hospital. It was…25 May 2021HANSARDPost Office UpdateMy sympathy goes to everyone affected by this appalling scandal. Looking to the future, does the Minister agree that one of the best ways that we can support sub-postmasters and…19 May 2021HANSARDIsrael and Gaza: CeasefireIsrael has the right to defend its citizens from terrorist attack, and I welcome the Minister’s strong confirmation of that this morning. Will he go further, however, and send a…19 May 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateThe vaccination programme is one of the biggest and most successful civilian logistical exercises in our country’s history, and I thank the Secretary of State for his role in…17 May 2021HANSARDBetter Jobs and a Fair Deal at WorkTwo goals—economic recovery from covid and levelling up opportunity in every part of our country—are at the heart of this bold and ambitious Queen’s Speech. There are proposals to…12 May 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe 2001 UN conference against racism in Durban degenerated into hatred, antisemitism and criticism of Israel that was excessive, disproportionate and unfair, so will the UK…20 Apr 2021HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghI found it very moving to hear the tributes to His Royal Highness flooding in from people around the country, the Commonwealth and the whole world. I join them and everyone in the…12 Apr 2021HANSARDUK Steel Production: Greensill CapitalFor all the many reasons set out by Members today, retention of a domestic steel industry is vital for our economy and our security. Will the Secretary of State set out what he is…25 Mar 2021HANSARD Battle of Barnet: 550th AnniversaryI beg to move, That this House has considered the 550th anniversary of the Battle of Barnet 1471. Before turning to the subject of the debate, I want to acknowledge that this is a…23 Mar 2021HANSARDSri LankaI draw attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests regarding a visit I made almost exactly a year ago to the United Nations Human Rights Council in…18 Mar 2021