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HANSARD Artificial Intelligence Safety SummitHistorically, every revolution at a time of technology leads to threats of job losses—people not having opportunities to work, which is dreadful for people’s lives. However, here…09 Nov 2023HANSARDMaking Britain a Clean Energy SuperpowerI am not a clairvoyant, so I cannot predict when that will happen. However, I urge my hon. Friends on the Front Bench to get on with the job and ensure that we deliver that for…09 Nov 2023HANSARDMaking Britain a Clean Energy SuperpowerIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Washington and Sunderland West (Mrs Hodgson), who makes her points with great candour and is, as always, well researched. I was…09 Nov 2023HANSARDMaking Britain a Clean Energy SuperpowerBy the way, the hon. Member for Angus (Dave Doogan) referred to the title of this great debate, but he was wrong in that regard as it was chosen by the Opposition, not the…09 Nov 2023HANSARDMaking Britain a Clean Energy SuperpowerI agree. The other measure that must be introduced is to stop the scam of property developers building properties, selling the leaseholds and then selling the freehold to finance…09 Nov 2023HANSARD UK Sanctions Regime: Russia and BelarusI thank my right hon. Friend for the update, but he will probably be aware that there are backdoor routes that are leading to technology ending up in Russia. The most prevalent of…09 Nov 2023HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian SituationThe atrocities on 7 October were well planned and well resourced. Indeed, Hamas, the terrorist group, stockpiled in advance, knowing what the response would be from Israel.…08 Nov 2023HANSARDIllegal MigrationI congratulate my right hon. Friend on the progress that he is making. I am not sure what consideration he has given to this, but he has cited agreements on returns to a number of…24 Oct 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaEarlier this afternoon, the all-party parliamentary group for Israel, which I co-chair, heard from victims, the families of victims and the families of hostages held in Gaza.…23 Oct 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. In the wake of the massacre that occurred in Israel—the greatest loss of life since the holocaust—cases of antisemitism in this country have risen by 582%, and Jewish students…23 Oct 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseIt is understandable that, after suffering the worst terrorist atrocity in its history and the largest loss of Jewish life since the holocaust, the state of Israel will now seek…19 Oct 2023HANSARD Point of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Unfortunately, the Chair of the Liaison Committee, my hon. Friend the Member for Harwich and North Essex (Sir Bernard Jenkin), is not…19 Oct 2023HANSARDCore School Budget AllocationsI thank my right hon. Friend for the update. Clearly, when formulas such as this are being used, it is important that they are tested first to see the results, before those are…17 Oct 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaThank you, Mr Speaker, for allowing us a one-minute silence to reflect on the victims of what has taken place in the middle east. There can be no greater contrast between the…16 Oct 2023HANSARDLeaseholders: Residential Building RemediationI congratulate my hon. Friend on the action he and the Secretary of State are taking against developers that refuse to remediate tall buildings. What action will he now propose to…16 Oct 2023HANSARD Departmental Response TimesI take no pleasure in rising on the subject of the statement either. I have had the opportunity to serve on the Committee and its predecessors for the last 13 years, since I have…19 Sept 2023HANSARDConference AdjournmentI beg to move, That this House has considered matters to be raised before the forthcoming adjournment. I am speaking on behalf of the Backbench Business Committee, the Chair of…19 Sept 2023HANSARDConference AdjournmentWith the leave of the House, I thank all 13 Back-Bench Members who spoke in the debate, including one who intervened, and the three Front-Bench Members who contributed. I remind…19 Sept 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. The Secretary of State and the Prime Minister have both been in India recently and had the opportunity to negotiate further on the wonderful trade deal that we wish to do. Her…14 Sept 2023HANSARD Libya FloodsI thank my hon. Friend for the update. Clearly, the most important thing right now is humanitarian aid, but there will be a requirement for long-term rebuilding of the structures…14 Sept 2023