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HANSARDEU Relations10. What steps he is taking to improve relations with the EU.04 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. In North East Hampshire, small energy-intensive businesses such as hair salons are struggling, because they cannot reduce their consumption. What plans does the Minister have…18 Nov 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillAs I am sure the hon. Member knows, chalk streams are among the rarest habitats in the world. This is not the first time I have mentioned them in this Chamber. Only 11 of the more…13 Nov 2025HANSARDAmbassador to the United StatesDoes my right hon. Friend agree that one of the reasons that Epstein escaped justice for so long was that he was protected by other powerful men, and that if we are truly to…16 Sept 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsPeople in my constituency have raised with me problems of hare coursing, thefts, speeding and fly-tipping. Will the Minister meet me to discuss how we can tackle the wide range of…15 Sept 2025HANSARDStrategic Defence Review Recommendations: Timetable10. What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the planned timetable for implementing the recommendations of the strategic defence review.08 Sept 2025HANSARDStrategic Defence Review Recommendations: TimetableWith RAF Odiham celebrating its centenary this year, I am proud of the many close military ties that we have in my constituency of North East Hampshire. One of the recommendations…08 Sept 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. Children in receipt of funds from the adoption and special guardianship support fund often have significant mental health, wellbeing and educational needs. For many of these…21 Jul 2025HANSARDHousehold Energy Bills18. What steps he is taking to help reduce household energy bills.15 Jul 2025HANSARDHousehold Energy BillsAlmost 10% of people in my North East Hampshire constituency live in fuel poverty. I agree with the Minister that investing in renewable energy would help to tackle that, so how…15 Jul 2025HANSARDPension Schemes BillIn Hampshire, we have a super-ageing population, so pension and post-retirement financial concerns are frequently raised in my North East Hampshire constituency casework. One of…07 Jul 2025HANSARDSupporting Veterans18. What steps he is taking to ensure that veterans receive adequate support after leaving the armed forces.30 Jun 2025HANSARDSupporting VeteransI welcome the Government’s investment in supporting veterans, but as my hon. Friend the Member for Glastonbury and Somerton (Sarah Dyke) mentioned recently in the House, female…30 Jun 2025HANSARDVictims and Courts Bill (Fifth sitting)I rise to speak in favour of new clause 12. We agree in principle that victims should have access to the court transcripts—indeed, it has been a long-standing campaign by my hon.…24 Jun 2025HANSARDVictims and Courts Bill (Third sitting)I thank the Minister for her assurances. As with our previous amendment, I look forward to working with her on improving the family court. However, the Domestic Abuse…19 Jun 2025HANSARDVictims and Courts Bill (Third sitting)I beg to move amendment 24, in clause 3, page 6, leave out lines 1 and 2 and insert— “for a serious sexual offence committed against a child.” This amendment would extend the…19 Jun 2025HANSARDVictims and Courts Bill (Third sitting)Does the hon. Member believe that people capable of such violence would be equally violent with a probation officer or a police officer taking them to court?19 Jun 2025HANSARDVictims and Courts Bill (Third sitting)It is very clear that a child of a sex offender is at risk, regardless of whether the sex offender has committed that offence against their own child or another child. The…19 Jun 2025HANSARDVictims and Courts Bill (Third sitting)I beg to move amendment 25, in clause 3, page 6, line 19, after “justice” insert— “or of a child and the non-offending parent”. This amendment would mean that a judge could have…19 Jun 2025HANSARDVictims and Courts Bill (Third sitting)There are mechanisms in place, but they put undue onus on the non-offending parent. Does the Minister agree that the onus should be shifted to the offending parent?19 Jun 2025