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HANSARD BBC: Government Role in ImpartialityI understand that an independent expert has been appointed by the BBC to review social media guidance, particularly in relation to freelancers. Does the Minister agree that it is…14 Mar 2023HANSARDBuilding SafetyThe Secretary of State is well aware of the situation with Cardinal Lofts. Today at 10 minutes past two, a formal prohibition notice was served, so any remaining constituents of…14 Mar 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration Billrose—13 Mar 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillI actually have another question. Would the right hon. Member explain why the Leader of the Opposition, when he was a human rights lawyer, once said that there was an undertone of…13 Mar 2023HANSARDNorfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation TrustMy hon. Friend has great expertise in this area, so when he speaks his words carry weight. I welcome some of these improvements, but does he agree that, such is the extent of the…07 Mar 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillDoes my right hon. and learned Friend think it is fair to deduce from today’s debate that the Labour party thinks it is totally fine to turn up here illegally and stay here for as…07 Mar 2023HANSARD SEND and Alternative ProvisionI welcome the focus on ensuring that general, non-specialist teachers have a better understanding of new neurodiverse conditions. Many young people with learning disabilities are…06 Mar 2023HANSARDCivil Service ImpartialityDoes the Minister agree that if the shoe was on the other foot, the Labour party would be asking exactly the same questions? All that we have seen today from those on the…06 Mar 2023HANSARDEnergy Bills: Support for Businesses6. What steps he is taking to help businesses with their energy bills.28 Feb 2023HANSARD Leaseholders and Managing AgentsDoes the hon. Member agree that part of the problem is that rogue agents and freeholders believe they can act with impunity, and that it is incumbent on us to ensure that the…28 Feb 2023HANSARDEnergy Bills: Support for BusinessesA few weeks ago I went to St Nicholas Street in Ipswich to talk to some of the local businesses, including Bar Twenty One and Hopsters. Bar Twenty One has made a fantastic start…28 Feb 2023HANSARD Lifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) BillI, too, applaud my right hon. Friend’s educational support for people throughout their adult lives, but does she agree that it should also apply to those who are neurodiverse?…27 Feb 2023HANSARD Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committees BillDoes the hon. Lady agree that when veterans are looking for support with next steps in their career, they can often feel there is a bit of a stigma, and that therefore the access…24 Feb 2023HANSARD Local Authority Boundaries (Referendums) BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that part of the problem is that there are too many examples of Labour-led authorities that have put politics before delivering for residents? Ipswich…24 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI welcome the extra funding from the safer streets fund and the shared prosperity fund, but does the Home Secretary agree that we also need a zero-tolerance approach to tackling…06 Feb 2023HANSARDCrime and Neighbourhood PolicingIt is a great pleasure to speak for the first time under your guidance, Mr Deputy Speaker. Let me begin by saying, as many other Members have done, that crime is currently a huge…31 Jan 2023HANSARDCrime and Neighbourhood PolicingClearly, increasing numbers is very important, but does the right hon. Lady agree that, in addition, we need to give police officers the power they need to take a zero-tolerance…31 Jan 2023HANSARDUrgent and Emergency Care Recovery PlanI welcome the announcement today; I think the key thing is that it makes a difference in the short term. The Secretary of State will be aware of plans to build a new A&E…30 Jan 2023HANSARD Building SafetyIt is vitally important that we make these buildings safe, and that leaseholders should be paid, but it is also vitally important that, when this remediation work is carried out,…30 Jan 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThere were reports in the media saying that I was seething last week about the levelling-up fund. That is not quite fair—but it is fair to say that I was prickly. Our £18 million…26 Jan 2023