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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 14 Oct 2019
Debate on the Address

"I thank my great Essex neighbour and hon. Friend for giving way. In Chelmsford, on one of our new developments, we have recently planted 70,000 tree whips and shrubs. Perhaps he would like to come and check out how we did it...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 14 Oct 2019
Debate on the Address

"The Queen of our great country is a beacon of stability, of good sense and of serenity. It was a true honour to be in Parliament today when she delivered her Gracious Speech, and it is an honour to be in this Chamber to speak tonight.

I have been a …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 14 Oct 2019
Debate on the Address

"No, we are short of time so I will not take any more interventions.

Of course there is more to do but this Queen’s Speech allows us to improve air quality and water quality and restore habitats for wildlife and plants, as well as fight back on plastic pollution. I …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 14 Oct 2019
Debate on the Address

"Of course, the 2.4% will come from both public and private investment, so it is not all Government spending. The key element is to make sure we encourage investment from outside sources, as well as from domestic and public sources...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 14 Oct 2019
Debate on the Address

"I should like to pick up on the point about the environment. The Leader of the Opposition seemed to suggest there was not much about the environment in the Queen’s Speech. Will the Prime Minister confirm that the UK is leading the world on the environment and on helping developing …..."
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Written Question
Local Government: Internet
Friday 4th October 2019

Asked by: Vicky Ford (Conservative - Chelmsford)

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what funding his Department has made available to (a) local authorities and (b) councils to comply with website content accessibility guidelines.

Answered by Lord Hart of Tenby

The Government Digital Service (“GDS”) introduced and leads on implementation of the Public Sector (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No.2) Accessibility Regulations (“the Regulations”).

GDS has been providing an ongoing range of guidance and awareness raising to public sector bodies, including local authorities on implementing the accessibility requirements, but is not responsible for funding to local authorities. Guidance can be located on our accessibility regulations campaign here https://accessibility.campaign.gov.uk/.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 26 Sep 2019
Prime Minister's Role in Creating a Safe Environment

"It is a sad fact that a study of Parliaments across Europe found that more than four out of 10 women MPs had received threats of death, rape or beating. The language that we use does matter, and the language that was used yesterday by Members in all parts of …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 26 Sep 2019
Prime Minister's Role in Creating a Safe Environment

"Please, Mr Speaker, will you continue to make sure that you are fair and balanced, because sometimes it does not feel like that? [Interruption.] Secondly, please will all Members, including those on our Front Bench, dial down the language? Thirdly, please can we all work together to heal the divisions …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 25 Sep 2019
Prime Minister's Update

"Many of my constituents watch Parliament TV, and whilst we were away they watched catch-up, including an interesting episode where, most eloquently, the hon. Member for East Dunbartonshire (Jo Swinson) said that she wanted a referendum, that it should be an in/out referendum, and that people should decide. Does my …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 25 Sep 2019
Prime Minister's Update

"On a point of order, Mr Speaker. It has clearly been a very intense day. As the chair of the all-party group on women in Parliament, I take very seriously the comments that have been made about respect and toning down everybody’s language. Can we please ensure that that happens …..."
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