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HANSARDExtreme Climate and Weather Events: National ResilienceThe hon. Member mentioned Storm Goretti. She and I attended the online meeting on storm recovery with Ministers two days after the event. What troubled me in that meeting was the…10 Mar 2026HANSARDParthenon Sculptures8. What discussions she has had with her counterpart in the Hellenic Republic on the future management of the Parthenon sculptures.26 Feb 2026HANSARDParthenon SculpturesI am grateful to the Minister for that response, and I should declare an interest as the chair of the British Association for the Reunification of the Parthenon Sculptures over…26 Feb 2026HANSARD Post Office Green PaperI welcome the statement, and I welcomed the opportunity to meet the Minister to discuss these issues. A lot of people are talking about either reopening post offices—indeed, the…25 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsMinor injuries units are being phased out as are urgent treatment centres such as the brilliant one at West Cornwall hospital in my constituency—its hours were cut under the…24 Feb 2026HANSARDGaza Healthcare SystemI strongly support the points the hon. Gentleman is making in advancing his case. I am slightly worried about the expression “in the region”. We need to get medical workers into…24 Feb 2026HANSARDGaza Healthcare SystemWill the hon. Gentleman give way?24 Feb 2026HANSARDGaza Healthcare SystemThe hon. Lady is making a magnificent contribution to the debate. The hon. Member for Stroud (Dr Opher) talked about the imminent departure of aid agencies from Gaza, which has…24 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. Ministers know full well that a planning application submitted today for affordable homes will not contribute to the Government’s welcome intention to meet affordable housing…23 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Minister is shaking his head, but it simply is not possible through the pre-development process. Although I have met the Secretary of State to discuss how we can move forward…23 Feb 2026HANSARDFirearms LicensingThe hon. Lady is making a very strong point about evidence-based policymaking. She will be aware of the truism of what we do in this place: that we need to draw lines in…23 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseAs an Oliver Cromwell enthusiast, will the Leader of the House find time for a debate on the purpose and function of the other place? I am sure that he will have studied very…12 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Minister has referred to a local transport grant that is of course not available to the Isles of Scilly in my constituency, because it is not deemed to be a local transport…12 Feb 2026HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Genocide Risk Assessmentrose —05 Feb 2026HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Genocide Risk AssessmentI will be brief, Madam Deputy Speaker. I congratulate the hon. Member for Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber (Brendan O’Hara) on bringing this issue to the House. I was worried that…05 Feb 2026HANSARDEmergencies: Rural and Coastal AreasI am very grateful to the Minister for coming to Cornwall last week and visiting my constituency, which was noted and very much appreciated. He will know that west Cornwall and…22 Jan 2026HANSARDFishing IndustryI am very grateful to the Minister for coming to Newlyn, which is in my constituency, and for listening to the industry. The Cornish Fish Producers’ Organisation proposes a…22 Jan 2026HANSARDFishing IndustryMeur ras, Madam Deputy Speaker. It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for South East Cornwall (Anna Gelderd), a Cornish colleague who is a very strong advocate for Looe and…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Horse and Rider Road SafetyAs my hon. Friend knows, I strongly support his proposed legislation; indeed, I am a sponsor of it. Does he agree that, in order to advance new regulations, the Government need to…14 Jan 2026HANSARDStorm Goretti(Urgent Question ) : To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will make a statement following Storm Goretti.13 Jan 2026