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HANSARD National Security (State Threats) BillI strongly support the change to the law being proposed today, to better protect our nation and our fellow citizens from those working for foreign states that want to disrupt and…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARD Steel Industry (Nationalisation) BillMinisters will speak for themselves, but I think they are seeking the flexibility to act in the national interest and to do so appropriately. My concern is more with some of the…08 Jun 2026HANSARD Steel Industry (Nationalisation) BillI am pleased to speak in support of the Bill and comment on a number of the amendments. I do so as a Member of this House who represents a proud manufacturing constituency, which…08 Jun 2026HANSARD North Atlantic Submarine ActivityIt was a privilege recently to spend a week at Camp Viking with our Royal Marines, seeing at first hand the work they are doing to defend the High North. Does the Minister agree…13 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. Having worked with the Defence Secretary to save the semiconductor plant in Newton Aycliffe in my constituency, I was proud the other week to meet Sam and Evan, two new…16 Mar 2026HANSARDRoyal Mail: Universal Service ObligationI met a resident at my surgery at the weekend who has a long-term health condition. They have been sent testing packs by the NHS, which arrive late, and appointment letters have…11 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ9. It was a privilege to join fellow north-east MPs at the weekend on the destroyer HMS Duncan, to meet the crew and to be briefed on the exciting plans for the innovative future…04 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. A recent Sunday Times investigation found worrying evidence that multiple businesses run by the Reform leader of Durham county council had failed, owing hundreds of thousands…27 Jan 2026HANSARD County Durham: Cultural OpportunitiesI thank my hon. Friend for her excellent speech about the rich cultural heritage of County Durham. Does she agree that a key part of that cultural heritage is the history of the…20 Jan 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy constituents Mellissa and Nikita were left devastated a few months ago when their four-month-old puppy was mauled to death in the streets by XL bullies that had escaped from a…18 Dec 2025HANSARD UkraineI welcome the Minister’s announcement that readiness levels have been revised and increased so that, if a just peace can be successfully negotiated, forces are ready to deploy to…18 Dec 2025HANSARDChristmas AdjournmentI have three minutes to celebrate three fantastic community organisations. Since Chance Drama in Ferryhill was established in 2017, it has trained hundreds of local young people…18 Dec 2025HANSARD Electoral ResilienceDoes the Secretary of State agree that this appalling case of a senior Reform politician being jailed for accepting Russian bribes shows that the corrupt Putin regime is not only…16 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. Last week, I was proud to meet Filtronic, a leading satellite communications business at NETPark that is part of a growing space cluster. How will Ministers from the Ministry…15 Dec 2025HANSARD Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) BillI am pleased to speak in support of the Bill, particularly as a Member of Parliament representing a proud manufacturing seat. Our country as a whole has a proud tradition as one…15 Dec 2025HANSARD Ajax Armoured VehicleI thank the Minister for the action that he has taken on Ajax. As other Members have said, this relates not only to issues in that programme but to long-running issues in defence…08 Dec 2025HANSARDWater Sector Reform8. What steps she is taking to reform the water sector.13 Nov 2025HANSARDWater Sector ReformIt is crucial that the Government have the powers to crack down on polluting companies, but the Environment Agency’s budget was cut by half by the previous Conservative…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI was proud to welcome thousands of visitors to my constituency recently to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington railway, but we want to build a…30 Oct 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ5. I am speaking on behalf of my constituents Shannon and Tyler, who lost their two-year-old son Hudson earlier this year. Worried about their son, they called 111 and were told…29 Oct 2025