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HANSARD Gibraltar: UK-EU TreatyI understand entirely why His Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar needed a new arrangement following our departure from the European Union. Gibraltar was excluded from the trade and…16 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am sure that the Leader of the House will want to join the people of the Isle of Man this weekend, as they prepare to celebrate Tynwald Day on Monday. Thank you, Mr Speaker, for…02 Jul 2026HANSARDSupporting British Pensioners14. What recent steps he has taken to support British pensioners.29 Jun 2026HANSARDSupporting British PensionersI thank the Minister for his reply, but he will know that my borough of Havering has the second largest number of older people in the entirety of Greater London. Nearly a quarter…29 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. The Minister should know that although the triple lock remains in place, it is not as effective as it should be because of fiscal drag. A lot of pensioners are now paying tax,…29 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI feel sure that the Leader of the House will want to join me in celebrating with the people of Romford. We have a double celebration this week: Armed Forces Day, when there is a…25 Jun 2026HANSARDSudanThere is a consensus across the House that the horrific occurrences in Sudan are worthy of global attention and action well beyond what has been done so far. We spend a lot of…25 Jun 2026HANSARD Animal Shelters: Regulation of EuthanasiaThe hon. Member is, of course, absolutely correct. The laws in this area are completely inadequate, and as I will go on to say later, this is something that people across the…24 Jun 2026HANSARD Animal Shelters: Regulation of EuthanasiaI beg to move, That this House has considered the regulation of the use of euthanasia in dog and animal shelters. It is a pleasure once again to serve under your chairmanship, Ms…24 Jun 2026HANSARDLoan Charge2. What steps she has taken to support people adversely affected by the loan charge.23 Jun 2026HANSARDLoan ChargeThe Minister will be aware that tens of thousands of people continue to suffer because of the loan charge scandal, and that successive Governments, both Labour and Conservative,…23 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseAs the Leader of the House is only too well aware, there has been a big political change in Havering, with a new Reform council and 23 Reform councillors elected in my…11 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Leader of the House will be aware that the local elections across Greater London brought seismic change to the political landscape. In my constituency, every single council…04 Jun 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ7. I wonder if the Prime Minister has had the chance to study the election results in Havering: zero Labour councillors were elected in Romford, zero Conservative councillors…03 Jun 2026HANSARDBacking Business to Create Economic GrowthThe right Member is, as always, completely correct. Our nation’s success is built on grassroots entrepreneurial spirit, not bureaucracy, corporate control or Government…18 May 2026HANSARDBacking Business to Create Economic GrowthAt the heart of the King’s Speech lies a fundamental misunderstanding of how economic growth is created. Growth comes from the grassroots, not central planning. It certainly does…18 May 2026HANSARDDefence Sector2. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the defence sector in Wales on the UK’s defence capabilities.22 Apr 2026HANSARDDefence SectorThe Minister will be aware of the excellent potential of the defence sector in Wales. However, she will also be aware that the United Kingdom, under this Government, is woefully…22 Apr 2026HANSARDLocal Government ReorganisationMy hon. Friend the Member for Harwich and North Essex (Sir Bernard Jenkin) is absolutely right: Essex has existed since before the Norman conquest, and during those years,…26 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThis week, I was shocked to hear about the unacceptable living conditions that my constituents are enduring at Haynes Park Court in Hornchurch. Leaseholders and tenants paying…26 Mar 2026