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HANSARDPrison SecurityI thank the Minister for his helpful reply, but as he knows full well violence, illegal drug dealing and escapes are on the rise in prisons, with a shocking 12% increase in…16 Dec 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI want to urgently draw the attention of the Leader of the House to the appalling situation at the Queen’s hospital in Romford, which serves the boroughs of Redbridge, Barking,…11 Dec 2025HANSARDNational Infrastructure: Cyber-security14. What steps his Department is taking to help improve the cyber-security of national infrastructure.04 Dec 2025HANSARDNational Infrastructure: Cyber-securityThe United Kingdom is increasingly and uniquely vulnerable to malicious cyber-activity targeting national infrastructure and democratic institutions, including Parliament itself.…04 Dec 2025HANSARDLocal ElectionsI disagree with all of this. I believe in strong local councils that are truly democratic and reflect local communities. My amendment to the English Devolution and Community…04 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsLast month, the Government buckled under pressure about their lack of consultation with the Chagossian people on the shameful handover of sovereign British territory to Mauritius.…02 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI hope the Minister will check that there are actually Chagossians and not outsiders taking part in that consultation. Anyway, let us try something else. Given last week’s report…02 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsIt is a privilege to follow the hon. Member for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West (Dame Chi Onwurah), but I am afraid that I have to disagree with what she has said this…27 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I also wish you a happy Lancashire day, Mr Speaker? I thank you for ensuring that the historical county flags are flown from New Palace Yard. It is great to see the Lancashire…27 Nov 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillYes I would, personally. Madam Deputy Speaker, you will undoubtedly recall that our former Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, abolished the Greater London Council. The right hon.…25 Nov 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI rise to speak in support of my new clauses 85 and 86. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Harwich and North Essex (Sir Bernard Jenkin), my right hon. Friend the Member for…25 Nov 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI could not agree more with my hon. Friend. That is why fundamental reform of the Greater London Authority and the Mayor of London needs to take place. Personally, I do not…25 Nov 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI like a lot of what the hon. Lady is saying, because I believe in communities, towns and villages being properly represented. However, names are important, too. Does she, as a…25 Nov 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian ObligationsI hate what I have seen on our television screens for more than two years. I condemn all unwarranted acts of violence—self-defence, we understand. We are deeply sad to see what is…24 Nov 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian ObligationsThank you, Ms Butler, and Ms McVey before you, for chairing the debate; it has been a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship this afternoon. I also thank the hon. Member for…24 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. The Secretary of State will know, because I have raised it so many times, about the appalling situation at the Gallows Corner A12-A127 junction. It is affecting everybody on…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseAnimal lovers across the country— most especially Katie Amess, the daughter of our late dear friend, who is continuing the battle for animal welfare across the country—are raising…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles BillThe IRA’s campaign of terror against the British people was one of the darkest chapters in our history; the shields of Airey Neave, Ian Gow, Robert Bradford and Sir Anthony Berry…18 Nov 2025HANSARD Gaza and SudanI thank the Foreign Secretary for advance sight of her statement. His Majesty’s Opposition welcome the passing of the US-drafted resolution at the United Nations Security Council…18 Nov 2025HANSARD Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction BillI thank the Minister for guiding the Bill through Parliament and echo her thanks to all those involved in its passage. I am pleased about the cross-party agreement on the…17 Nov 2025