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HANSARDSpeciality Steel UK: InsolvencyIt would have enhanced the shadow Minister’s response if he had at least acknowledged that this Government are literally picking up the pieces after the chaotic dismemberment of…02 Sept 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI thank the right hon. Gentleman for giving way—sorry for treading on his punchline. I was very pleased to hear his new-found enthusiasm for Teesside. That is something we all…02 Sept 2025HANSARD UK-France Nuclear PartnershipA much stronger relationship between the UK and France in this area will require a deepening of our commercial collaborations in our respective industrial bases, particularly in…10 Jul 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe maritime sector offers very rewarding careers, particularly to people like me, who get quite excited by large-scale engineering projects. I think someone in the Department for…10 Jul 2025HANSARD LGBT Financial Recognition SchemeThe Minister may recall that in an earlier armed forces debate, I raised the case of Kate Green, a Royal Military Police veteran who felt compelled to leave the service just…09 Jul 2025HANSARDGovernment Performance against Fiscal RulesIn the last 12 months, the Government have invested £5 million in North Tees hospital, £20 million in Billingham town centre and another £20 million in Stockton town centre—with…07 Jul 2025HANSARDUniversal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillI agree that accessibility to work is important, both through buildings and transport, as well as Access to Work. It is not just about supporting people to get into work but…01 Jul 2025HANSARDParental Leave ReviewIn his statement, the Minister mentioned the very low level of take-up of shared parental leave. Would he agree that that is partly due to the gap in pay between men and women,…01 Jul 2025HANSARDUniversal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillI was pleased yesterday to hear the Secretary of State acknowledge the anxiety of disabled people in her comments from the Dispatch Box. If we really want to understand why…01 Jul 2025HANSARDWelfare ReformI thank the Secretary of State for acknowledging at the Dispatch Box the anxiety of disabled people. I am also grateful for the time of the Disability Minister in listening to my…30 Jun 2025HANSARD G7 and NATO SummitsI found the Leader of the Opposition incredibly disappointing, so goodness knows what those on her own Benches think. While she is talking Britain down, may I commend the Prime…26 Jun 2025HANSARD Armed Forces DayI thank the shadow Minister, the right hon. Member for Rayleigh and Wickford (Mr Francois), for sharing with us those powerful words by Kipling, which have sunk into our national…26 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMy border terrier, Jack, always receives a very warm welcome in Stockton North, but too many pet owners are choosing to have their animals put down for fear of sky-high vet bills.…26 Jun 2025HANSARD Armed Forces DayI thank my hon. and gallant Friend for his service and his continued advocacy in this place for the armed forces. He spoke powerfully, and I agree with him. It is no small task to…26 Jun 2025HANSARD Armed Forces DayComing, as I do, from a constituency in the north-east, let me say that members of our community, of course, served in Northern Ireland for many years, so the issue of Northern…26 Jun 2025HANSARD Armed Forces DayI would. I may go on to develop this point, but that role creates for members of the Royal Military Police a unique duty and a serious responsibility that puts them in a slightly…26 Jun 2025HANSARDFlags: Public BuildingsMany towns and boroughs, such as Stockton and Billingham in my constituency, have achievements of arms featuring important emblems of the past of the town. In Billingham, we have…25 Jun 2025HANSARD Armed Forces Recruitment: North-east EnglandIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Allin-Khan. I congratulate my constituency neighbour, my hon. Friend the Member for Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor (Alan…25 Jun 2025HANSARD Armed Forces Recruitment: North-east EnglandThe right hon. Member has a point. Many countries struggle with recruitment, and perhaps the cuts to the armed forces and the delivery of the so-called peace dividend have been an…25 Jun 2025HANSARD Armed Forces Recruitment: North-east EnglandMy hon. Friend is giving an excellent overview of regiments in the north-east. He mentions “The Northumbrians”, so will he join me in welcoming to the Public Gallery Ammar Mirza…25 Jun 2025