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HANSARDFinancial Transparency: Overseas TerritoriesYes; I fully agree with the right hon. Gentleman. Direct legislation should be a last resort, but it is necessary and we need to move quickly. SAMLA came into force in 2018, and…05 Nov 2025HANSARD Sudan: Protection of CiviliansGiven that it has been widely reported in the press that the UAE is arming the RSF, does the Minister have a view on the following two points? First, if any party is exporting…30 Oct 2025HANSARDStamp Duty Land TaxWill the hon. Member give way?28 Oct 2025HANSARDStamp Duty Land TaxUnder the Conservatives’ watch, the national debt grew by nearly £1 trillion. They drove our economy through a hard Brexit into the ground, and yet they masquerade as the party of…28 Oct 2025HANSARDSudan1. What recent discussions she has had with her counterpart in the United Arab Emirates on the situation in Sudan.28 Oct 2025HANSARDSudanIt has been widely reported in the press that the United Arab Emirates is arming the RSF in Sudan. The RSF is one of the two warring factions in Sudan, and it was found by the UN…28 Oct 2025HANSARDSudanMy apologies, Mr Speaker. Will the UK cease all arms shipments to the UAE until it is proven that the UAE is not arming the RSF?28 Oct 2025HANSARDStamp Duty Land Taxrose—28 Oct 2025HANSARDChildren with SEND: Assessments and SupportOn the point about upskilling teachers, the Mulberry Bush school in my constituency does a fantastic job with outreach from specialist schools to regular schools. Does my hon.…15 Sept 2025HANSARD Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords]There is a lot to welcome in the Bill, and I support the overarching aim. However, there are several important details that very much concern small operators and community…10 Sept 2025HANSARD Russian Drones: Violation of Polish AirspaceWill the Minister outline what the Government are doing to highlight and explain to the citizens of our country what our obligations are to Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and…10 Sept 2025HANSARDQatar: Israeli StrikeAnd sea?10 Sept 2025HANSARDQatar: Israeli StrikeGiven that Israel continues to act with impunity, what new levers will our Government use to take actions that are within its powers, such as restrictions on travel and trade, air…10 Sept 2025HANSARDArms Exports: IsraelOur strategic export licensing criteria state specifically that licences should not be granted where there is “a clear risk that the items might be used to commit or facilitate a…17 Jul 2025HANSARDArms Exports: Israel4. If he will suspend the export of UK-produced F-35 components to Israel.17 Jul 2025HANSARD Prax Lindsey Oil RefineryI appreciate the Minister’s words of support for the workers who are facing such horror and shock, and the Liberal Democrats will work hard to hold him to those words. I have two…30 Jun 2025HANSARDUK Military Base ProtectionI join with all Members of this House in thanking everyone who works so hard at RAF Brize Norton in my constituency, led very effectively by Group Captain Lou Henton, who is an…23 Jun 2025HANSARD UK Modern Industrial StrategyThe Secretary of State said, “The UK has long been and will remain a champion of free trade” —if only! It is not on the big stuff or the important stuff. Leaving the EU’s customs…23 Jun 2025HANSARD Industrial StrategyI thank the Chair for his leadership; we enjoy being under it. To focus on one thing, energy costs are causing havoc around the country, leading to many companies going to the…12 Jun 2025HANSARDSEND FundingI thank the right hon. Member for Beverley and Holderness (Graham Stuart) for bringing forward the debate, and I appreciated his speech. I also appreciate the interest of…12 Jun 2025