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HANSARD Korean War: 75th CommemorationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. I thank the right hon. Member for Chingford and Woodford Green (Sir Iain Duncan Smith) for securing the debate and for…22 Oct 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ6. Next year marks the 75th anniversary of the battle of the Imjin river, where the 29th Infantry Brigade’s last stand prevented the capture of Seoul during the Korean war. That…15 Oct 2025HANSARDAntisocial BehaviourIn Gloucester, thanks to the Government investing £1 million in neighbourhood policing and a further £1 million in its safer streets initiative, we have seen more police on our…15 Sept 2025HANSARDChildren with SEND: Assessments and SupportIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Allin-Khan. I thank the 393 Gloucester constituents who signed the petition and all those who have contacted me over the past…15 Sept 2025HANSARDAntisocial Behaviour20. What recent progress her Department has made on tackling antisocial behaviour.15 Sept 2025HANSARDBorders and AsylumGloucester has a proud history as a welcoming and diverse city. Just last week, I was pleased to attend the Ukrainian independence day celebrations in my constituency with some of…01 Sept 2025HANSARD Resident Doctors: Industrial ActionI am glad the Secretary of State has reminded Conservative Members that they have rather short-term memories. When I took my place in this House last year, thousands of my…10 Jul 2025HANSARDNational Security13. What recent progress his Department has made on strengthening national security.10 Jul 2025HANSARDNational SecurityCyber-security is vital, not just to our national security but to safeguarding our public services, so I am delighted that the Government are investing in the sector through their…10 Jul 2025HANSARD NHS 10-Year PlanWhen I knock on doors in my Gloucester constituency, I hear time and again about the importance of tackling the 8 am scramble for a GP appointment, and the difficulty many of my…03 Jul 2025HANSARDWelfare ReformOver recent months, I have consulted with constituents who have lived experience of disability and the welfare system and their representatives. I know that they will welcome the…30 Jun 2025HANSARDControlled Drugs (Procedure for Specification) BillI think this is where I am meant to stand up and thank the Clerks, the Committee members, the Doorkeepers and Hansard —I know it has been a long and arduous process to get to this…25 Jun 2025HANSARDControlled Drugs (Procedure for Specification) BillI thank every hon. Member who contributed to this debate. I am grateful to my right hon. Friend the Minister and the Government for supporting the Bill. I also thank my hon.…25 Jun 2025HANSARDControlled Drugs (Procedure for Specification) BillIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Murrison. Many hon. Members will be aware of the blight of drugs on our streets. The recent and ongoing emergence of novel…25 Jun 2025HANSARDChild PovertyThe expansion of free school meals will massively help families in my constituency of Gloucester and take them out of poverty. Can the Secretary of State confirm how many more…23 Jun 2025HANSARDChild Poverty4. What steps she is taking to reduce the number of children in poverty in Gloucester.23 Jun 2025HANSARDVictims and Courts Bill (Third sitting)Does the hon. Gentleman accept that the short answer for his response to the hon. Member for South Devon is no?19 Jun 2025HANSARDVictims and Courts Bill (Third sitting)No.19 Jun 2025HANSARDVictims and Courts Bill (Second sitting)Q Thank you, Minister, for your answers so far. We have had an awful lot of questions this afternoon from the hon. Member for Bexhill and Battle about individuals who are avoiding…17 Jun 2025HANSARDAir India Plane CrashI thank the Minister for his statement and for the support that he and his team have given my constituents and my team over the weekend. My city of Gloucester is in mourning for…16 Jun 2025