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HANSARD Finance BillYou talk about increasing inflation, yet we saw record levels of inflation—11%—under the Conservative Government, one third of which was caused by our exposure to gas shocks. Does…27 Nov 2024HANSARD World AIDS DayIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate secured by my hon. Friend the Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip (Danny Beales). I wish to speak about the 1980s in Britain to reflect…27 Nov 2024HANSARDElectricity Grid UpgradesWe have heard in this debate about the importance of expediency. Does he agree that, uniquely, we live in a world in turmoil? We see growing international threats, and one of the…26 Nov 2024HANSARDElectricity Grid UpgradesI would like to return to the hon. Member’s point about international comparisons and other countries nearby perhaps having a presumption in favour of overgrounding. I draw the…26 Nov 2024HANSARDCOP29I commend the Secretary of State for his leadership and his statement, and join him in his bipartisanship. I am happy to recognise the contributions of Theresa May and Boris…26 Nov 2024HANSARD Apprenticeships and T-LevelsWill the hon. Member give way?20 Nov 2024HANSARD Apprenticeships and T-LevelsIt is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Christopher. I commend the right hon. Member for East Hampshire (Damian Hinds) for securing this debate. There are no ifs or…20 Nov 2024HANSARD Financial Services: Mansion House SpeechBournemouth is a wonderful place to represent for lots of reasons; one very good reason is the presence of a large finance sector. We have JP Morgan and Nationwide building…18 Nov 2024HANSARD Primary School Breakfast ClubsI thank my hon. Friend for calling the debate, and everybody who has contributed to it. As somebody who grew up in significant financial hardship, I know the importance of…18 Nov 2024HANSARDIndefinite Leave to Remain: Healthcare WorkersIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Southampton Test (Satvir Kaur), whom I am delighted to follow. She is always a…18 Nov 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseBournemouth East has had a fantastic few weeks. We have just seen ground broken on a new building at the Royal Bournemouth hospital, Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal has been…14 Nov 2024HANSARD Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (Extension) Bill [Lords]Will my hon. Friend give way?14 Nov 2024HANSARDChagos IslandsOne of the wonderful things about our Parliament and our democracy is that our citizens can see our proceedings, but so too can our foes. Those who wish us harm and have no good…13 Nov 2024HANSARD NHS Dentistry: South-westI have just been rereading the 2010 Conservative manifesto—a delightful read. On page 47, it promises full dental contract reform. I then looked at comments by Conservative…12 Nov 2024HANSARD NHS Dentistry: South-westMy constituent Jonathon Carr-Brown recently went to his dentist for a routine check-up. Dr King seated him in the dentist’s chair, as he had done many times before, and felt his…12 Nov 2024HANSARDParents Looking for Work17. What steps she is taking to help support parents who are looking for work.11 Nov 2024HANSARDParents Looking for WorkIn recent weeks, I have met the DWP in Bournemouth and advice agencies including the citizens advice bureau for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Advice agencies welcome the…11 Nov 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsWould the right hon. Gentleman welcome the £63 billion of investment that came through the international investment summit as a result of the election of a Labour Government? That…30 Oct 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsWill the hon. Gentleman give way?30 Oct 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsIn this Budget today, we are basically asking this question: what kind of country will we be? I think we should first think about this debate because we have desertion on the…30 Oct 2024