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HANSARDSupport for Motorists10. What recent steps her Department has taken to support motorists.26 Mar 2026HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. This House passed the Humble Address so that there is full transparency on Lord Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the United…25 Mar 2026HANSARDHousehold Energy BillsThe latest wind auction has signed us up to sky-high prices for the next 20 years, but Ministers are claiming that their internal analysis proves that this will bring down bills.…24 Mar 2026HANSARDHousehold Energy Bills18. What steps his Department is taking to help reduce household energy bills.24 Mar 2026HANSARDEU-UK Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement: Negotiations6. What steps she is taking to support UK interests in sanitary and phytosanitary negotiations with the EU.19 Mar 2026HANSARDEU-UK Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement: NegotiationsVarious farming organisations have expressed their concern about the potential negative impact of dynamic alignment with the EU. CropLife’s report suggested that immediate…19 Mar 2026HANSARD Ministerial Salaries (Amendment) BillFirst, I thank my right hon. Friend the Member for Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge (Sir Gavin Williamson) for his powerful remarks. I hope he did not spend too many hours…17 Mar 2026HANSARDYouth UnemploymentThe Chancellor has spent the last 18 months pricing young people out of jobs, and now the Secretary of State has been asked to ride to the rescue by paying companies to get the…17 Mar 2026HANSARDMember Defections: Automatic By-electionsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger, and to take part in this debate on automatic by-elections following Member defections. I thank everybody across the…16 Mar 2026HANSARDMember Defections: Automatic By-electionsAbsolutely. There is a real challenge here, and I agree with the point that my hon. Friend made earlier. Leaving one political party in the House of Commons and joining a distinct…16 Mar 2026HANSARDMember Defections: Automatic By-electionsI absolutely accept that there are many different voting systems that one could employ. Those with a mix between a party list and a constituency list create a two-tier system.…16 Mar 2026HANSARDMember Defections: Automatic By-electionsThings have changed over time, and I dread to think how many by-elections we might have had in recent years had we needed one every time someone was appointed to the Cabinet. I…16 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn the light of the arrest of three individuals yesterday for Chinese espionage, can the Minister confirm that security vetting for all special advisers is up to date?05 Mar 2026HANSARDDraft National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2026I represent a seaside town, Bridlington, to which five million visitors come every year. It has a fantastic, successful seasonal economy that creates a large number of jobs for…02 Mar 2026HANSARDGrassroots Sport3. What steps her Department is taking to support grassroots sport.26 Feb 2026HANSARDGrassroots SportSwimming is not just a sport, but a very important life skill, particularly for those of us who represent coastal communities. Unfortunately, over 1,600 swimming pools across the…26 Feb 2026HANSARDClient Board: Progress1. What recent progress the Client Board has made in its work.26 Feb 2026HANSARDClient Board: ProgressThe London 2012 Olympics took seven years to organise and cost £7 billion. The World Trade Centre rebuild in New York took seven years and cost $3.9 billion. The restoration of…26 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseNext week.26 Feb 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sure you are aware, Mr Speaker, that the armed forces parliamentary scheme provides Members of this House and the other place with the unique opportunity to get a better…26 Feb 2026