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HANSARDTopical QuestionsI hope you had a lovely recess, Mr Speaker. Harlow is full of fantastic schools, and I see the potential of young people there every single day, but that potential is often…01 Sept 2025HANSARDSir David Amess Summer AdjournmentIt is a huge honour to speak in the Sir David Amess summer adjournment debate. My one story about Sir David relates to a late friend of mine, Julian Ware-Lane, who was often the…22 Jul 2025HANSARDMusic Streaming: Label-led PrinciplesThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. There was some mention of national treasures earlier; to quote Alison Moyet, “Only you”. [ Laughter. ] I won’t be called last next time. From the…22 Jul 2025HANSARD Infected Blood Inquiry: Additional ReportI thank the Paymaster General for his statement. I think the hearts of all of us across the House go out to the victims of this terrible scandal and their families. As somebody…21 Jul 2025HANSARD Victory over Japan: 80th AnniversaryThe right hon. Gentleman is telling a vivid story—one that would be very familiar to a former constituent of mine, George Money, whose daughter, Pam Gillespie, leads the VJ Day…21 Jul 2025HANSARDDraft Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) (Amendment) (Extension to the Social Rented Sector) Regulations 2025
Draft Hazards in Social Housing (Prescribed Requirements) (England) Regulations 2025 (First sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. I thank the Minister for giving way; I know it is not the convention in a Delegated Legislation Committee, but I…21 Jul 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel Bill (Third sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Western. The Minister talks about all eyes from across the world being on the Bill. I must declare an interest, because I…17 Jul 2025HANSARD Giving Every Child the Best Start in LifeOn that point, will the shadow Minister give way?16 Jul 2025HANSARD Giving Every Child the Best Start in LifeI thank the shadow Minister for taking my intervention; he is always very generous with his time. I will give him a friendly intervention. I was going to criticise the…16 Jul 2025HANSARDFinancial Services ReformI thank the Minister for her statement. The No. 1 thing that my constituents raise with me is the soaring cost of the private rented sector. Does she agree that these reforms will…16 Jul 2025HANSARDProperty (Digital Assets etc) Bill [Lords]Does the Minister agree with me that although the Bill is small, it is very much mighty? It is important that we get the Bill on the statute book because we want this country to…16 Jul 2025HANSARD Giving Every Child the Best Start in LifeI thank the shadow Minister for giving way again; he is being very generous with his time. I have to say, as a former teacher who left the profession because of the way we were…16 Jul 2025HANSARDClean Power: JobsI know that the Secretary of State loves Harlow as well. Does he agree that the historic investment in clean energy secured at the spending review will mean thousands of job…15 Jul 2025HANSARDClean Power: Jobs9. What estimate he has made of the number of additional jobs that have been created in clean power industries since July 2024.15 Jul 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel Bill (Second sitting)Q The evidence session has been very positive—I think you would agree—with a lot of positive evidence about the Bill and sustainable aviation fuel in general. I have the same…15 Jul 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel Bill (Second sitting)Q Obviously, the Bill is trying to make it easier for us to produce SAF in this country, which is really important. I gather—if this is correct—that part of your role is to source…15 Jul 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel Bill (Second sitting)Q Partly because you are based in Oxfordshire, my mind goes to universities. I wondered—based on what was said by a previous contributor—where we are with this technology compared…15 Jul 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel Bill (First sitting)Q I will be very quick, Mr Pritchard. Thank you all for coming to give evidence. Graeme has stolen a little of my question, which was to understand what you see as the risks to…15 Jul 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel Bill (First sitting)Q Yes—I recognise that there are a lot of benefits of SAF, but I am wondering how the Bill can help that along. Gaynor Hartnell: I think it is worth mentioning some of the…15 Jul 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel Bill (First sitting)Q I thank the panel for coming to give evidence. Rob, in your opening statement you spoke about this being an enabling Bill. Could you touch on what you think the next steps would…15 Jul 2025