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HANSARDFuture of Thames WaterMy hon. Friend is making a powerful argument. Does he agree that the Government’s reluctance to take a company that is clearly now technically insolvent into a SAR is loading…14 Jul 2026HANSARDFuture of Thames WaterI am glad the Minister has moved on to the substance of DEFRA’s case. Will she clarify for my residents whether she considers a company that is spending 33% of the income it gets…14 Jul 2026HANSARDLocal Government ReorganisationMy residents in Bicester and Woodstock are deeply concerned by rumours that the Cherwell and West Oxfordshire district councils will be hollowed out in order to create a Greater…13 Jul 2026HANSARDRearmament and Warfighting ReadinessWill my hon. Friend give way?08 Jul 2026HANSARDRearmament and Warfighting ReadinessThe hon. and gallant Gentleman is in a unique position to advise the House on his assessment of the DIP as published. Can he give us his view on whether the quantity of funds…08 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsLocal residents, including service personnel living in my constituency, are deeply concerned by the proposal to create a new asylum centre at MOD Bicester. The Minister for Border…06 Jul 2026HANSARD Civil Service PensionsI declare an interest as a former civil servant and a future civil service pensioner. Many of my constituents are angry about this situation, like Gary, who waited more than six…06 Jul 2026HANSARDFlood Insurance: Reform of Flood ReIn September 2024, my constituency experienced a month’s worth of rainfall in 36 hours, which led to the inundation of many homes. A constituent in Woodstock has described how her…01 Jul 2026HANSARD Asylum AccommodationSite A at MOD Bicester sits adjacent to a village with only 370 residents. It is more than two miles from the nearest shop, and there is no pavement next to the B road by the…29 Jun 2026HANSARDSudanI respect the Minister, but I regret the gap between his words and the actions of this Government. He said that the world has failed Sudan, but the UK has also failed Sudan. He…25 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseOn 20 May at Prime Minister’s questions, I raised the fears of my constituents, like Leigh, about the exceptionally high levels of forever chemicals in watercourses near the…25 Jun 2026HANSARDChildren of Military Families: Educational SupportIn this Armed Forces Week, I want to draw the Minister’s attention back to the issue she has just been discussing. I have heard too often from the service families in my area that…22 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillI am grateful to the right hon. Member for Islington North (Jeremy Corbyn) for opening this debate and speaking to his new clauses. I will shortly speak to the new clauses and…22 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillI thank the hon. and gallant Gentleman for his intervention. I quite agree with him that the work of our brave service personnel in the bomb disposal units and those who train…22 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillIt is important that we sustain progress in that direction. The Defence Housing Service, to which I have referred, must do that, and I will come on later in my remarks to comment,…22 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillI will not for the moment. I will, if I may, make a bit more progress. It is equally vital, however, to give our armed forces confidence that the Government are serious about…22 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillI thank my hon. and gallant Friend for his remarks. As I was underscoring, he is quite right to say that so many in the defence industry are holding on for the announcement of the…22 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillI strongly agree with my hon. and gallant Friend, and I see nodding their heads those around the Chamber who, having served in our armed forces, know this accommodation better…22 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillIf the hon. Member does not mind, I will make a bit more progress. Let me now turn to veteran support. Service personnel transitioning out of the forces and into civilian life…22 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillI thank my hon. and gallant Friend for her excellent point, and I endorse her advocacy for new clause 24. It would indeed have that beneficial effect, bringing the service justice…22 Jun 2026