Visit to Norwich Probation Centre Friday, 17 January, 2025 After a busy morning meeting constituents at my regular advice surgery, I visited the Norwich Probation Centre to learn more about the work they do in supporting and rehabilitating offenders. I also met with Lord Timpson this week, Minister of State for Prisons, Probation and Reducing Reoffending. It was useful to learn about the challenges they face as a service, both locally and nationally. I... Articles
Contribution to the Debate on the Child Support Enforcement Bill 9th December 2022 I, too, rise to support this Bill and the great efforts of my hon. Friend Siobhan Baillie in support of families. Relationships are a wonderful thing. From my... Speeches in Parliament
Presentation of my Carbon Emissions Buildings Bill to the House of Commons 25th November 2022 This country has led the world in addressing climate change. However, buildings and construction are hardly accounted for and yet contribute 25% of UK carbon... Speeches in Parliament
Question to the Secretary of State for Scotland on the Supreme Court's Referendum Ruling 23rd November 2022 The SNP mistakes its obsession with independence for the obsession of the people of Scotland. As we have already heard, that is simply not the case. Does my... Speeches in Parliament
Question to the Prime Minister on the G20 Summit 17th November 2022 The Prime Minister made reference to the danger of debt traps for emerging economies. Can he give further information on what steps the United Kingdom has taken... Speeches in Parliament
Question to the Second Church Estates Commissioner on the Role of the Church in the Parish Community 17th November 2022 Does my hon. Friend agree with me that the relationship between a parish priest and his or her congregation is the single most important element of outreach and... Speeches in Parliament
Opposition Day Debate on the Triple Lock for Pensions 9th November 2022 I am not the first Member of the House to recognise that this motion is not a serious request of the Government, because we have the autumn statement in just... Speeches in Parliament
Question to the Prime Minister on Compensation for Farmers Affected by Avian Flu 2nd November 2022 We are suffering the worst outbreak of Avian Flu ever recorded. Hundreds of thousands of birds are being destroyed to stem the spread of this terrible disease... Speeches in Parliament
Question to the Department for Trade on the UK India Trade Deal 26th October 2022 Does my right hon. Friend agree that this is an exciting opportunity to help unlock the economic potential of the living bridge that Prime Minister Modi has... Speeches in Parliament
Opening Broadlands Lodge Care Home in Postwick 21st October 2022 I was delighted to open the new Broadlands Lodge Care Home in Postwick. The new assisted care provider will welcome 66 residents and provide dementia and... Local News
