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HANSARDEngagementsQ13. May I commend my right hon. and learned Friend for his leadership on Ukraine, showing that the UK is once again at the forefront of protecting democratic freedoms? Does he…26 Mar 2025HANSARD UK-China RelationsThe right hon. Gentleman is exactly right. We heard the Chancellor of the Exchequer say a few hours ago that economic security was national security. The two cannot be divided.…26 Mar 2025HANSARD UK-China RelationsThe hon. Member mentions Chinese theft of intellectual property. Does he agree that it is also concerning when we give it away, such as when UK universities set up campuses in…26 Mar 2025HANSARD UK-China RelationsIt is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Lewell. I thank the hon. Member for Farnham and Bordon (Gregory Stafford) for securing the debate. It is a pleasure to…26 Mar 2025HANSARDRare Cancers BillThose of us who have lost a friend or a family member to cancer will no doubt have heard them described—often, I think, somewhat unhelpfully—as courageous, but this morning we…14 Mar 2025HANSARD Crime and Policing BillI promised my constituents more police officers in Stockton, Billingham and Norton, and we are delivering on that. I promised a crackdown on antisocial behaviour on the high…10 Mar 2025HANSARD Crime and Policing BillI am sure that James in Easterside will be pleased to learn that Cleveland police have seized 359 vehicles linked to crime and dangerous driving since January alone, which is…10 Mar 2025HANSARDInternational Women’s DayI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Brent East (Dawn Butler) for moving the motion. We have just heard some extremely powerful testimony from my hon. Friends the Members for…06 Mar 2025HANSARD Antisocial Behaviour and Illegal BikesThe hon. Member makes a really interesting point. I was reflecting on my own constituency, where, from leafy Thorpe Thewles to the infinity bridge in the centre of town, we have…05 Mar 2025HANSARD High Street BusinessesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Desmond. I thank my neighbour, the hon. Member for Stockton West (Matt Vickers) for securing the debate and particularly for…26 Feb 2025HANSARD High Street BusinessesI will not give way any more. The hon. Member might want to listen to what I have to say and intervene later. There will be an increase of 40 police officers, including some…26 Feb 2025HANSARD High Street BusinessesAs the police and crime commissioner for Cleveland said, the increase in national insurance contributions will not have an impact. In fact, overall there will be an increase of 40…26 Feb 2025HANSARDDefence and SecurityThe Prime Minister has delivered a powerful statement today, and I know that his unwavering commitment to the defence of the realm will be greatly appreciated by my constituents…25 Feb 2025HANSARDUkraineI thank the Foreign Secretary for a strong statement. He said that Ukraine’s security is our security. Does he agree that this is a fight for democracy where we need to tackle…24 Feb 2025HANSARD US Steel Import TariffsIn his response, the Minister mentioned the previous Conservative Government’s neglect of the steel industry—it was allowed to decline to a size smaller than the industry in…11 Feb 2025HANSARDUS Commitment to NATOI welcome the Secretary of State’s answer, but in the face of wider Russian aggression, could he expand on what conversations he has already had with NATO counterparts about how…10 Feb 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseStockton is rightly famed for its high street, the widest in Britain, with amazing independent stores such as Chic & Crafty, Regency Records, and the Book Dragon supported by our…06 Feb 2025HANSARD Children’s Social Care: North-east EnglandFurther to the point made by my hon. Friend the Member for Bishop Auckland (Sam Rushworth) about kinship care, many of my constituents have benefited from the Family Rights Group,…05 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. My constituent Darren, an unpaid carer, was wrongly refused a refund for prescription charges when moving from income support to universal credit. Does my right hon. Friend…03 Feb 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseOn 16 January, WHSmith in Stockton announced its closure, putting at risk our town centre post office. I am leading a campaign with local Labour councillors to find an alternative…30 Jan 2025