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HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy constituency is home to Scout Moor, one of the largest onshore wind farms in Europe, but the north-west also has amazing potential for offshore wind; an example is the Morgan…21 May 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.13 May 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI join the Secretary of State in congratulating the Minister on her elevation—it is not before time. This Conservative Government have an enviable record when it comes to…13 May 2024HANSARDStrategic Litigation Against Public Participation BillDoes the hon. Gentleman agree that at the heart of this is the application of the reasonableness test? Although I agree with the thrust of new clause 1, I think there is an…08 May 2024HANSARDIllegal Migration: International Co-operation5. What diplomatic steps he is taking to strengthen international co-operation on tackling illegal migration.30 Apr 2024HANSARDIllegal Migration: International Co-operationRecently, the Irish Tánaiste stated that he believed the increase in irregular migration to the Republic of Ireland was a direct result of the deterrent effect of our Rwanda…30 Apr 2024HANSARDDegree-level Apprenticeships13. What steps her Department is taking to encourage take-up of degree-level apprenticeships.29 Apr 2024HANSARDDegree-level ApprenticeshipsLast week, I had the pleasure of hosting Members of this House and representatives of industry and of the education sector to discuss how we could leverage the resources of the…29 Apr 2024HANSARDNuclear Energy Capacity9. What steps she is taking to increase nuclear energy capacity.16 Apr 2024HANSARDNuclear Energy CapacityNuclear is essential not just for our economy but for our national security. A truly sovereign supply does not just mean commissioning new reactors but increasing our skills base,…16 Apr 2024HANSARDSupport for Veterans9. What steps his Department is taking to support veterans.25 Mar 2024HANSARDSupport for VeteransAbout a year ago, my hon. Friend the Member for Wrexham (Sarah Atherton) undertook an important and groundbreaking piece of work on behalf of female veterans and women in the…25 Mar 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt has been reported in The Daily Telegraph that the Starmerite think-tank Labour Together has had to pay a fine of just over £14,000 for failing to declare hundreds of thousands…29 Feb 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseOver the last week, some fairly serious concerns have been raised about the conduct of the Leader of the Opposition and his role in the events leading up to last Wednesday’s…29 Feb 2024HANSARDSpace Industry (Indemnities) BillIt is a pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Truro and Falmouth (Cherilyn Mackrory). There are few more intrepid voyagers in this particular enterprise, defiant in the…23 Feb 2024HANSARDSpace Industry (Indemnities) BillMy hon. Friend is entirely correct. Like me, she has been on the armed forces parliamentary scheme. I was restraining myself from mentioning Culdrose when she was giving her…23 Feb 2024HANSARDSpace Industry (Indemnities) BillThe Minister mentions ports. Obviously, quite a few of our maritime assets are considered critical national infrastructure. Have any discussions been had on whether our space…23 Feb 2024HANSARDStrategic Litigation Against Public Participation BillOn that point, will the hon. Gentleman give way?23 Feb 2024HANSARDStrategic Litigation Against Public Participation BillI join in concordance with the hon. Member for Caerphilly (Wayne David). This is an excellent piece of legislation and I am very broadly in support of it. I just wanted to respond…23 Feb 2024HANSARDStrategic Litigation Against Public Participation BillIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Poplar and Limehouse (Apsana Begum). May I start by congratulating the hon. Member for Caerphilly (Wayne David)? He has brought…23 Feb 2024