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HANSARDLong-term Sickness: EmploymentMy hon. Friend will know about the excellent work being done by people such as my Maltby constituent, Ian Birch, and all his colleagues at Reed in Partnership across the whole of…05 Feb 2024HANSARDVictims of Road Traffic Offences: Criminal Justice SystemThe hon. Lady is making a very important point about speed limits. In my constituency, on Swinston Hill Road in Dinnington, we have an issue with speeding. The council conducted a…30 Jan 2024HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesReports of UNRWA staff potentially being involved in the 7 October massacre—one of the worst pogroms against Jewish people since the holocaust—bring horror to many people,…29 Jan 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThis Government have done more than any in history to bring jobs and opportunities, especially manufacturing opportunities, to areas such as mine, so much so that unemployment in…25 Jan 2024HANSARDOil and Gas Industry2. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for the oil and gas industry in Scotland.24 Jan 2024HANSARDOil and Gas IndustryMy hon. Friend knows that Scotland has the potential to be one of the world’s most advanced producers of hydrogen, and oil and gas companies are playing an important role in that…24 Jan 2024HANSARDGirlguiding UK: British Overseas TerritoriesMy right hon. Friend is making an incredibly powerful argument. She paints a rosy picture of what girl guiding was and how it treated her, which is very good; I completely agree…23 Jan 2024HANSARDGirlguiding UK: British Overseas TerritoriesI refer Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. At the end of 2023, I was taken to the Falkland Islands by the Falklands Islands Government. That was…23 Jan 2024HANSARD Offshore Petroleum Licensing BillMy right hon. Friend is making a very powerful point about both energy security and getting those jobs—those British jobs. Recently, I visited the Falkland Islands with a…22 Jan 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. The Minister will be aware that Labour-run Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council has recently given the go-ahead for developers to build hundreds of new homes at Highfield…22 Jan 2024HANSARD Point of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. At the end of last year, I raised the issue of other Members of this House being active in my constituency without notifying me. Unfortunately…22 Jan 2024HANSARD Offshore Petroleum Licensing BillWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?22 Jan 2024HANSARD Funded ChildcareI declare an interest as the father of two wonderful children, Charlotte and Persephone, who go to nursery in this very place and will benefit from the new proposals. The UK has a…22 Jan 2024HANSARD Offshore Petroleum Licensing BillOn my previous intervention, I refer the House to my declaration in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests on my Falkland Islands trip paid for by the Falkland Islands…22 Jan 2024HANSARDExcess Death TrendsThe hon. Gentleman has secured a very important debate. In 2022, we saw nearly as many excess deaths across the UK as during the blitz. In my region of Yorkshire, there have been…16 Jan 2024HANSARDAsylum Seekers: HotelsMy constituents and I were delighted at the end of last year to see the end of the Ibis hotel in Bramley being used to house illegal immigrants and its return to normal service.…15 Jan 2024HANSARDDefending the UK and AlliesI congratulate the Prime Minister, who was right to act with force, determination and firepower against the Houthi terrorists to protect international shipping and keep the Red…15 Jan 2024HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Hotels25. What recent progress he has made on ending the use of hotels for asylum seekers.15 Jan 2024HANSARDPoints of OrderFurther to that point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker.19 Dec 2023HANSARDPoints of OrderPlease, Madam Deputy Speaker.19 Dec 2023