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HANSARDGreen Technologies: InvestmentGiven that there is no more important technology in the UK’s green industries than hydrogen, I was pleased to note that, after much dilly-dallying, the Department had listened to…16 Apr 2024HANSARDCass ReviewProviding hormone blockers to children is wrong; encouraging and giving cross-sex hormones to children is wrong; and encouraging breast binding for children is wrong. In the…15 Apr 2024HANSARDCyber-security and UK DemocracyIn May this year, Rotherham will hold a local election, like other places throughout the country. At the last local election, in 2021, Labour kept control of Rotherham…25 Mar 2024HANSARDTraffic Congestion and Road Safety in Rother ValleyI rise to deliver a petition on behalf of my constituents in Rother Valley, calling on Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council to work alongside the Sheffield Mayoral Combined…19 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillI thank my right hon. Friend for that apposite intervention. That is the concern. Having a situation where some people can claim they are children when they are 42 years old is…18 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillThe hon. Gentleman says that he wants more Afghan people to come from Pakistan to the UK. How many more immigrants does he want to come to the UK from Afghanistan?18 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillIt is a pleasure to speak in this very important debate, which is about defeating these awful amendments from the House of Lords and then getting the Bill through Parliament, the…18 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillI would not wish to comment on what is going on in their lordships’ minds, but clearly they do not care about the concerns of the average person in Rother Valley about the high…18 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillThat is an interesting point. I am under no illusion that Rwanda is a great country, but I will tell the hon. Gentleman a country that is even better than Rwanda: the United…18 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillI thank my hon. Friend for that observation. That is shocking, and it just shows where the care and safeguarding of children lies in their priorities. As a local Member of…18 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillOf course.18 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillI thank my hon. Friend, who does so much work on this issue in her constituency. Indeed, France is a very safe country—as are Spain, Italy, Germany and so many countries crossed…18 Mar 2024HANSARDGas-fired Power StationsI welcome the announcement today. It is pure common sense. When the wind is not blowing and the sun is not shining, we need security of supply. Although we need to deal with…13 Mar 2024HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No.2) BillMy hon. Friend is making a powerful Conservative speech about the importance of not just cutting tax but getting more people into work. Has the Department estimated how much more…13 Mar 2024HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No.2) BillI have a lot of respect for the hon. Gentleman. He comes from a professional background, and, compared with most people on the Labour Benches, normally knows what he is talking…13 Mar 2024HANSARDDraft South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (Election of Mayor and Transfer of Police and Crime Commissioner Functions) Order 2024My understanding is that Labour supports the order and the transfer of police and crime commissioner powers to the Mayor. Can the hon. Gentleman explain why the West Midlands,…06 Mar 2024HANSARDDraft South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (Election of Mayor and Transfer of Police and Crime Commissioner Functions) Order 2024rose—06 Mar 2024HANSARDDraft South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (Election of Mayor and Transfer of Police and Crime Commissioner Functions) Order 2024My hon. Friend is making a very apposite point about the waste of money. For instance, in my constituency in South Yorkshire, the Mayor wants to put a bike lane between Maltby and…06 Mar 2024HANSARDDraft South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (Election of Mayor and Transfer of Police and Crime Commissioner Functions) Order 2024One of the reasons why I oppose the order is that, of the 3,000 people who responded to the public consultation, 65% of people were against. If we have learned nothing else from…06 Mar 2024HANSARDDraft South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (Election of Mayor and Transfer of Police and Crime Commissioner Functions) Order 2024The Minister is being incredibly generous with his time, and I appreciate it. I have two different points, so will make two interventions if he will allow me. First, the Minister…06 Mar 2024