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HANSARDEnergy Infrastructure: Chinese CompaniesClearly, national security concerns are being expressed across the House. Will the Minister ensure that the construction, maintenance and access to software will be carried out by…12 Feb 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseIn addition to the business that the Leader of the House has announced, in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 11 February there will be a debate on the cost of energy, and on Thursday 13…06 Feb 2025HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesIt is welcome news that some hostages have been released, but the shocking scenes that we have seen of brave young women surrounded by terrorists demonstrate that Hamas are still…06 Feb 2025HANSARDFree Trade Agreement: India12. What steps he is taking to negotiate a free trade agreement with India.30 Jan 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sure the whole House will express condolences to the victims at the Kumbh Mela in India who sadly lost their lives or were badly injured. In addition to the business…30 Jan 2025HANSARDFree Trade Agreement: IndiaI thank my constituency neighbour for that update. The previous Government had more than 15 rounds of trade talks with India before the general election, in both India and the UK.…30 Jan 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationWe saw horrendous scenes at the weekend of Hamas terrorists parading the brave hostages before they were returned, and shooting fellow Palestinians for alleged collaboration.…28 Jan 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Brent East (Dawn Butler). I wish her well in her recovery from cold and flu. I thank the Government for putting on this debate and…23 Jan 2025HANSARD Attorney General’s Office: Conflicts of InterestI understand that the Solicitor General wants to maintain the confidentiality of the Law Officers’ office, but the issue before us is whether there is a conflict of interest. For…23 Jan 2025HANSARD ECO4 and Insulation SchemesOver the past 14 years, I have regularly raised the building industry and its failures to provide decent homes of decent quality. The one strand that follows all the way through…23 Jan 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseIn addition to the business announced by the Leader of the House on Backbench Business Committee time, on 6 February in the Chamber there will be a on Government support for…23 Jan 2025HANSARDCompetition and Markets Authority ChairmanThe clear issue here is why the previous chair resigned, and what remit the Minister has given the interim chair to change the policy and direction of the CMA. Can the Minister…22 Jan 2025HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI thank the Leader of the House for allowing protected time for this afternoon’s Backbench Business debate, and also for allowing time next week for the annual Holocaust Memorial…16 Jan 2025HANSARDMiddle EastI welcome the Foreign Secretary’s tone, content and, above all else, caution. There are clearly concerns that Hamas are trying to resile from the commitments they have made in…16 Jan 2025HANSARDIranI thank the Minister for that answer. Clearly, we all hope that there will be a deal to release the hostages held illegally in Gaza. Given that Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis,…14 Jan 2025HANSARDIran7. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of Iran’s attacks on Israel on regional stability.14 Jan 2025HANSARD Sudan: US Determination of GenocideAlmost daily, we see reports about what is going on in Gaza or Ukraine, yet, as my right hon. Friend the Member for New Forest East (Sir Julian Lewis) mentioned, we see hardly…13 Jan 2025HANSARDFirefighters: Occupational DiseasesWill the Minister look at early diagnosis for firefighters because, very sadly, many suffer very bad ill health in retirement? If they are diagnosed early, treatment can be…13 Jan 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseHappy new year to you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and to everyone. In addition to the business that the Leader of the House has announced, the Backbench Business Committee has…09 Jan 2025HANSARDChristmas AdjournmentThis is the one!19 Dec 2024