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HANSARD North Atlantic Submarine ActivityI thank the Minister for advance sight of his statement, and I associate my party with his thanks and appreciation for the dedicated service of our armed forces personnel around…13 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsOne of my constituents has been waiting since September for a three-day fact-finding hearing in the family court. A hearing scheduled for February was cancelled at only a few…17 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastI thank the Secretary of State for advance sight of her statement. The war of Trump and Netanyahu—cheered on uncritically by Reform Members and the Conservatives—has put our…17 Mar 2026HANSARD Strait of HormuzHouseholds across the UK are fearful of rising prices at the pumps and for heating their homes. The closure of the strait of Hormuz by Iran will worsen the serious situation, yet…16 Mar 2026HANSARD Public Body Data Collection: Sikh and Jewish EthnicityI congratulate the hon. Member on securing the debate. My constituent Dan has written to me to express his strong support for Sikhs and Jews being able to identify as an ethnic…11 Mar 2026HANSARDCommunity OwnershipAcross my constituency, there are three things that small villages tend to have: a pub, a church and a village hall. The community asset policy will support community ownership of…10 Mar 2026HANSARD Local Government Reorganisation: South-eastIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mr Vickers. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Surrey Heath (Dr Pinkerton) for securing this important debate. Last October,…10 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. I recently met a constituent who is a victim of domestic abuse and, like too many others, has been let down by the Child Maintenance Service. She is experiencing severe…09 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle East: DefenceI thank the Secretary of State for his statement. I listened very carefully to what he had to say about the authorisation for the US to use UK bases and his confirmation that…09 Mar 2026HANSARDIran: Human Rights ViolationsIt is currently unclear whether the turmoil unleashed by Trump and Netanyahu’s unilateral military action will bring freedom and security for Iranians who deserve a better future,…03 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsYesterday, the Prime Minister argued that the Government were distinguishing between defensive and offensive operations by US bombers making use of UK bases. On issues of such…03 Mar 2026HANSARD Gibraltar TreatyI thank the Minister for advance sight of the statement and for contact about it in the preceding days. The Conservatives’ botched deal with Europe left Gibraltar in a state of…26 Feb 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ7. Bicester is one of the fastest-growing towns in the country, but the town will be cut in two when rail services start between Oxford and Cambridge and the London Road level…25 Feb 2026HANSARDAndrew Mountbatten-WindsorIn serving for a number of years as a senior civil servant, I experienced in Whitehall the impression that the monarchy should be protected and that nothing should be done to…24 Feb 2026HANSARDSexual Violence Support Services: Funding11. What assessment he has made of the adequacy of health-related funding for specialist sexual violence support services.24 Feb 2026HANSARDSexual Violence Support Services: FundingI recently had the opportunity to visit the dedicated staff at Survivor Space, a centre for victims of sexual violence in Oxford that serves my constituents. I was shocked to…24 Feb 2026HANSARDHughes Report: Second AnniversaryMy hon. Friend is making a powerful speech. Although financial redress is an incredibly important part of the Hughes report, it also lays out other important elements, such as…11 Feb 2026HANSARDLarge-scale Solar Projects: Community Engagement3. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to ensure large-scale solar project developers effectively engage with local communities.10 Feb 2026HANSARDLarge-scale Solar Projects: Community EngagementJust across the border of my constituency lies Southill Solar, a scheme that works with the local community, pays a direct return to residents, funds local projects, and has even…10 Feb 2026HANSARDMinistry of Defence: Palantir ContractsIn 2020, Palantir accepted a fee of £1 for trialling its data collection services during covid. Since then, the company has amassed contracts with the NHS and the MOD worth more…10 Feb 2026