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HANSARDNon-surgical Aesthetic and Cosmetic TreatmentsThe case that my hon. Friend mentions is the reason that we are all here. The pursuit of beauty enhancement should not risk somebody’s life, so regulation is very important. The…11 Sept 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI welcome the Leader of the House to his place. Last weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the 100-year anniversary of the Midland Red Coalville bus garage, which showcased…11 Sept 2025HANSARDDefibrillatorsOf course, I agree; heart health is really important, but access is key, too. We can all do our own bit. We can check if the defib nearest to us is registered and encourage a…02 Sept 2025HANSARDDefibrillatorsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Stringer. I thank the hon. Member for Bishop Auckland (Sam Rushworth) for bringing forward this important debate. I declare my…02 Sept 2025HANSARD RAF Photographic Reconnaissance UnitIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Vaz. It is also a privilege to have the opportunity to speak in this important debate, which I thank my hon. Friend the Member…17 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsAt a panel discussion earlier this year, I joined a group of leading women in the hospitality sector, who repeatedly highlighted that the lack of female representation in…17 Jul 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel Bill (Second sitting)Q I want to put on the record that I have an airport in my constituency, so many relevant companies are based there. You are a global company in a global marketplace. The airlines…15 Jul 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel Bill (Second sitting)Q In terms of SAF’s growth potential, I would be interested to hear more about how smaller organisations can get involved and how we can ensure that lots of businesses benefit…15 Jul 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel Bill (Second sitting)Sorry. Professor Maslin : No, no, I think it’s great. Forgetting schools, I think we need reinvigorate engineering in universities—and I say that not coming from an engineering…15 Jul 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel Bill (Second sitting)Q On the potential economic benefits of the Bill, you mentioned the other layer of infrastructure that we need to put in place. How do we ensure that we have individuals with the…15 Jul 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel Bill (Second sitting)Q Obviously, when you are looking at green investment, there is a huge element of risk in new technologies. Are there other levers of Government that would de-risk them from an…15 Jul 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel Bill (Second sitting)Q We talk an awful lot about the customers and what they might see on the price of their ticket, whether that is for freight or for going on holiday to Spain or wherever, but are…15 Jul 2025HANSARD Rare Cancers BillI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Edinburgh South West (Dr Arthur) for his tireless work on the Bill. If anyone gets the opportunity to listen to the podcast he did a few…11 Jul 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseA few weeks ago, I was invited to bowl at Ibstock bowls club at a joint fundraising event with Sands United FC Ashby. That team welcomes men from across my constituency who have…10 Jul 2025HANSARDRoad and Rail ProjectsI thank the Secretary of State for her statement, and for the significant investment in transport across the UK. The confirmation of funding for the A511 corridor in the east…08 Jul 2025HANSARDGovernment Resilience Action PlanI thank the Minister for his statement. As a former Leicestershire county councillor, and as a health scrutineer before, during and after the pandemic, it was clear to me that…08 Jul 2025HANSARD Giving Every Child the Best Start in LifeI thank the Secretary of State for her statement. At a recent joint meeting of the Work and Pensions Committee and the Education Committee, Sure Start was named by the panel as…07 Jul 2025HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) BillMy constituency is the home of Canine Partners, the organisation that provides canine companions for individuals with disabilities. I just wanted to reflect on the positive effect…04 Jul 2025HANSARD Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) BillI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Edinburgh North and Leith (Tracy Gilbert) for bringing forward this important change. Does my hon. Friend the Member for Aylesbury (Laura…04 Jul 2025HANSARD Children with Allergies: School SafeguardingI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Redditch (Chris Bloore) on securing this important debate. My hon. Friend the Member for Nuneaton (Jodie Gosling) is talking about…03 Jul 2025