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HANSARDEngagementsQ4. Given that the Government appear to be in listening mode, will the Prime Minister agree to scrap other measures that are pushing more people into poverty, such as the cruel…02 Jul 2025HANSARDWelfare ReformToday’s statement feels like a panicked political fix to an indefensible attempt to cut benefits from the most sick and from disabled people, but it lacks competence and…30 Jun 2025HANSARDMiddle EastThis morning, the Foreign Secretary was repeatedly asked whether he considered the US’s bombing of Iran to be legal. Although I am sure everyone in this House recognises the…23 Jun 2025HANSARD UK Infrastructure: 10-year StrategyI welcome this announcement, and while there are aspects that I do not support, I particularly welcome the Government’s investment in vital flood defences. As the Minister knows,…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe BBC reports that overnight, President Trump approved a plan to attack Iran. There is potentially a very small window of opportunity before he decides whether to escalate this…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Businesses in Rural AreasThe hon. Member is doing a great job in advocating for rural businesses. I was speaking the other day to the Suffolk chamber of commerce, which highlighted just how critical rural…18 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsGiven the strong consensus across this House on the importance of de-escalation of the deeply worrying conflict between Israel and Iran, does the Deputy Prime Minister agree that…18 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ1. If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 18 June.18 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe British Dental Association recently published analysis showing that the proportion of NHS funding spent on dentistry more than halved under the Conservatives, who failed to…17 Jun 2025HANSARD Iran-Israel ConflictWe all watched in horror as the conflict between Israel and Iran escalated. Today, we have heard strong calls in the House for the UK to be a prevailing voice of restraint and…16 Jun 2025HANSARDSpending Review 2025Across the country, people see their health services severely overstretched, school headteachers face having to make cuts, and, of course, the most vulnerable people in society…11 Jun 2025HANSARDNuclear Power: InvestmentWill the Secretary of State tell the House a bit more about the regulated asset base funding model for Sizewell C? In particular, will he assure the public that the construction…10 Jun 2025HANSARD Animal Welfare in FarmingI thank the right hon. Gentleman for his intervention. I always enjoy hearing his thoughtful remarks and strongly agree with his words today, which show the cross-party concerns…03 Jun 2025HANSARD Animal Welfare in FarmingThank you Sir John, Mr Vickers, and everybody who has contributed this afternoon on this important topic. We have seen how much interest there is across the House in driving up…03 Jun 2025HANSARD Animal Welfare in FarmingSir John, I believe that I have two and a half minutes, under the updated timings for this afternoon.03 Jun 2025HANSARD Animal Welfare in FarmingI agree with the hon. Lady, who speaks with first-hand experience of the farming sector. Around 6 million breeding sows in the US are confined in gestation crates, which are…03 Jun 2025HANSARD Animal Welfare in FarmingI strongly agree. As we all closely scrutinise the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, we need to look carefully at whether loopholes are creeping in that will allow horrific…03 Jun 2025HANSARD Animal Welfare in FarmingI beg to move, That this House has considered animal welfare standards in farming. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. I am grateful for the opportunity…03 Jun 2025HANSARDSolar FarmsI have been listening carefully to the hon. Gentleman’s points, including about the opportunities for agrivoltaics. I suspect that a lot of residents would be more open to solar…15 May 2025HANSARDSolar FarmsThe hon. Lady highlights food security and energy security, which are often highlighted as being in competition in this debate. Is it not the truth that both are crucial for a…15 May 2025