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HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Arrangements) BillWill the hon. and learned Gentleman give way?06 Dec 2024HANSARD Plan for Change: Milestones for Mission-led GovernmentAfter 14 years of repeated broken promises, it is hardly surprising that many people are distrustful of politicians and the ability of government to do anything positive. Does the…05 Dec 2024HANSARD Pakistan: Freedom of ReligionI thank the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) for organising this important debate. From the many examples he has given from his long time spent fighting for religious…28 Nov 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI join my hon. Friend the Member for Blyth and Ashington (Ian Lavery) in congratulating all the voluntary groups receiving the King’s award for voluntary service during the King’s…28 Nov 2024HANSARD Finance BillIt is a pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for South Derbyshire (Samantha Niblett), who gave a wonderful maiden speech. I am sure that her daughter Lillian will look on…27 Nov 2024HANSARD Finance BillThe right hon. Gentleman will have noticed that we reached record NHS waiting lists under the last Government, more than 7 million people waiting and many of my constituents…27 Nov 2024HANSARD Finance BillI welcome the 1p reduction in tax on beer. I have spoken to many businesses in my constituency’s hospitality sector, including many pubs, that are happy with this measure, which…27 Nov 2024HANSARD Finance BillI thank my hon. Friend for mentioning carers. I was also really pleased to see in the Budget an increase in the carer’s allowance eligibility limit to £196 a week, which will…27 Nov 2024HANSARD Fly-tippingI thank my hon. Friend for organising this debate on such an important subject. In my constituency, Foxcote Lane is regularly used by fly-tippers to dump fridges, building waste…26 Nov 2024HANSARDInnovation in the Black Country5. What steps his Department is taking to help increase levels of innovation in the Black Country.20 Nov 2024HANSARDDefence Programmes DevelopmentsAs one of a number of Royal Marines on the Labour Benches, I really welcome the Secretary of State’s commitment to the Royal Marines in the forthcoming SDR. Like my hon. Friend…20 Nov 2024HANSARD Financial Assistance to Ukraine BillIt is a pleasure to have heard the beautiful maiden speech of my hon. Friend the Member for Amber Valley (Linsey Farnsworth), whose father must be really proud. It is excellent to…20 Nov 2024HANSARDInnovation in the Black CountryLast month, alongside Richard Parker, the Mayor of the West Midlands, I was lucky enough to join Halesowen college as it opened its new digital and media campus at Trinity Point.…20 Nov 2024HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian SituationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger. As we have heard from other hon. Members, the death and destruction meted out in Gaza has been horrendous: 43,000…19 Nov 2024HANSARD Primary School Breakfast ClubsMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech about an issue that everyone in the House agrees on. I was lucky enough to visit Manor Way primary school in my constituency, which…18 Nov 2024HANSARD Armed Forces Commissioner BillI echo other hon. Members who have said how nice it is to hear from so many servicemen and women in this House, and so many hon. Members who represent service communities, who are…18 Nov 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseIt was fireworks night last week, and many people in my constituency celebrated and had a nice time enjoying that traditional event. However, many constituents have written to me…14 Nov 2024HANSARD National Insurance Contributions: HealthcareMany of my constituents continue to wait on record-long waiting lists. Does the Minister agree that, before the Opposition throw stones, we should remind the House that their…14 Nov 2024HANSARD Road Fuel MarketMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. I have also noticed in my constituency that many fuel retailers are not passing on benefits to drivers and, as he recognises, the…06 Nov 2024HANSARDSmall Boat CrossingsThe Government came to power this year in the worst year on record for small boats crossings, which were 6% higher than in the previous record year of 2022. That was the legacy of…06 Nov 2024