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HANSARDChinese-manufactured Solar PanelsThe Xinjiang Uyghur region of China is estimated to provide 45% of the world’s solar-grade polysilicon. An estimated 68% of UK panels come from China, and two thirds of NHS trusts…02 Jun 2026HANSARDChinese-manufactured Solar Panels13. What assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the use of Chinese-manufactured solar panels by Great British Energy.02 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. The Government’s new steel tariff and quota regime, due to come in in a few weeks, means that many businesses face a cliff edge. One in my constituency recently got in touch…21 May 2026HANSARD Costs for MotoristsHaving worked in the oil industry, I understand the flow of oil products around the world quite well, and it is unquestionable that the Government have eased the prospect of…21 May 2026HANSARDPubs: BromsgroveI thank the Minister for her response, but I am afraid that the picture she paints is not one that pubs across my constituency will recognise. A typical pub in my constituency is…21 May 2026HANSARDPubs: Bromsgrove11. What steps he is taking to support pubs in Bromsgrove constituency.21 May 2026HANSARDRetail, Hospitality and Leisure: Business Rates16. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to business rates announced in the autumn Budget 2025 on the retail, hospitality and leisure sector.28 Apr 2026HANSARDRetail, Hospitality and Leisure: Business RatesI recently met Chris, the owner of Chapters Hair in Bromsgrove, who told me that current conditions are the most difficult he has faced in 25 years of trading, which he attributes…28 Apr 2026HANSARDAnimal TestingThe hon. Lady is making an excellent speech. On cosmetics, does she share my concern about the continued use of botox in the non-surgical aesthetic treatment industry? Botox…27 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseFor far too long, mobile phone connectivity across Bromsgrove and the villages, Worcestershire and, frankly, the rest of the country has been woeful. I find it shocking that…23 Apr 2026HANSARDUK-EU Relations16. What recent discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on the future EU-UK relationship.23 Apr 2026HANSARDUK-EU RelationsThe European Union currently allows for food production methods that are either banned or being phased out in the UK, which is undercutting British farmers. Will the Minister…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Peter Mandelson: Government AppointmentThis is a particularly sorry saga. It is corrosive for not just this Government and the Labour party, but the entire political class and politicians as a collective body and it is…21 Apr 2026HANSARD Peter Mandelson: Government AppointmentOn that point, will the hon. Gentleman give way?21 Apr 2026HANSARDSouthport InquiryI thank the Home Secretary for her statement. Does she plan to provide any additional resource or funding to the Prevent programme? If so, does she have any initial idea as to…13 Apr 2026HANSARDOil and GasWe are increasingly dependent on China because of decisions taken by this Government. The pursuit of renewables-based future energy infrastructure is increasingly dependent on…24 Mar 2026HANSARDOil and GasWe only have to speak to businesses across our constituencies, and they will tell us about the reality of the economic calamity caused by decisions taken by this Government and…24 Mar 2026HANSARDOil and GasNet zero is a socialist dream, because it epitomises centralised control, Government interference in daily life and redistribution. When an idea becomes immune to scrutiny, it is…24 Mar 2026HANSARDOil and GasI will not give way any further. To accelerate the decline of that sector without a fully viable replacement is not just economically risky but fiscally short-sighted. At the same…24 Mar 2026HANSARDOil and GasDoes my right hon. Friend acknowledge the comments made by Greg Jackson, the founder of Octopus Energy, who said that importing LNG has a greater carbon footprint than extraction…24 Mar 2026