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HANSARD PensionsIn a very practical sense and meaningful way, how do these reforms make a real difference to my constituents in Ipswich?01 Mar 2021HANSARDEducation Route Map: Covid-19I do welcome the fact that we will be having schools go back on 8 March. Frankly, bearing in mind the circumstances, I do not think the Government had much option other than to…25 Feb 2021HANSARD Fire Safety BillThe first surgery I ever had as a Member of Parliament was about the issue of cladding. It was with residents of St Francis Tower in Ipswich. They were being chased for bills of…24 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19I see much to welcome in today’s announcement. There is, at last, a pathway of hope and a pathway that, although it might not be as quick as some of us might like, does give us a…22 Feb 2021HANSARDHigh StreetsWhat steps he is taking to support high streets.22 Feb 2021HANSARDHigh StreetsDoes my right hon. Friend agree that a significant part of regenerating our high streets needs to be bringing back into use old, historic buildings that have been out of use for…22 Feb 2021HANSARDFuture of Health and CareA key element of the statement today is that it strengthens accountability to this House, which I very much welcome. Will my right hon. Friend confirm that this will mean that, as…11 Feb 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill (First sitting)I realise the importance of the Sentencing Council, but there have been examples of it being resistant to moves in the right direction. For example, on pet theft recently, it has…03 Feb 2021HANSARD Grooming GangsI would like to thank all the contributors to this very powerful debate. I think there was quite a lot of cross-party agreement on many of the core issues. I am grateful for the…03 Feb 2021HANSARD Grooming GangsI beg to move, That this House has considered e-petitions 300239 and 327566 relating to grooming gangs. I would like to thank the 131,625 people who signed the first of the…03 Feb 2021HANSARDUnsafe Cladding: Protecting Tenants and LeaseholdersMy constituents in Ipswich are very pleased that they will be eligible for the waking watch relief fund, but it is only £30 million and many are concerned that it simply will not…01 Feb 2021HANSARDEducational Settings: ReopeningThe Minister will be aware of a letter from HMC—Ipswich School is one of its schools, and it has shown great spirit in really rolling its sleeves up and saying, “We want to help.…26 Jan 2021HANSARDPoint of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. On Monday, preceding the Division on the Labour party’s motion on universal credit, a number of Opposition Members shouted “No”, seemingly to…21 Jan 2021HANSARD Remote Education and Free School MealsThis is an incredibly important debate. We need to ensure that remote learning is high-class for all pupils, regardless of the school they go to. I had the opportunity to raise in…18 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Remote EducationI thank all the teachers in Ipswich, many of whom are balancing still teaching some kids physically and teaching some remotely. On the theme of live learning, does the Secretary…18 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Remote EducationWhat steps his Department is taking to ensure the adequacy of remote education for children during the covid-19 lockdown.18 Jan 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. This is largely a matter for the Treasury, but I just want assurances from the Government that when it comes to a freeport bid and the levelling-up agenda, which is at the…14 Jan 2021HANSARDEqualities Policy: Evidence BaseI very much welcome the fact that the equality agenda will be looking beyond simply protected characteristics. One key problem has been white pupils eligible for free school meals…13 Jan 2021HANSARDEqualities Policy: Evidence BaseIf she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.13 Jan 2021HANSARD Economic UpdateThe hospitality sector in Ipswich certainly welcomes the grant support the Chancellor announced last week—that is very welcome—but about a month ago I held a virtual roundtable…11 Jan 2021