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HANSARD Pension Schemes BillI thank the Minister and the shadow Secretary of State, the hon. Member for Faversham and Mid Kent (Helen Whately), for opening this debate. I was not expecting it to be quite so…15 Apr 2026HANSARD Children’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI welcome the consultation that the Minister is holding on this important issue. I declare an interest, as I am a member of the Education Committee—that seems to be something we…15 Apr 2026HANSARDSEND Provision and ReformI thank the hon. Gentleman for giving way and for bringing this really important debate to the Chamber. I recognise his passion for supporting young people with SEND, but I…13 Apr 2026HANSARD North Atlantic Submarine ActivityI thank my hon. and gallant Friend for his statement. I pay tribute to our incredibly brave naval personnel for the important work they do, often in difficult weather conditions,…13 Apr 2026HANSARDSouthport InquiryI thank the Home Secretary for her statement today and for her continued leadership on this issue. Can I join the whole House in sending my sympathies not only to the victims, but…13 Apr 2026HANSARDSEND Provision and ReformOn that point, will the shadow Minister give way?13 Apr 2026HANSARDVictims and Courts BillI join the Minister in thanking the hon. Member for Maidenhead (Mr Reynolds) for his work on this issue. I also take this opportunity to thank my hon. Friend the Member for…25 Mar 2026HANSARDForeign Financial Influence and Interference: UK PoliticsI thank the Secretary of State for making this important statement. Like the hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington (Bobby Dean), I am concerned about the ability of shell…25 Mar 2026HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationWhat reassurance can the Secretary of State give me and my constituents that the health and wellbeing of veterans will be taken into account if they are required to give evidence…25 Mar 2026HANSARD DefenceI thank the hon. and gallant Gentleman for what I perceive to be a very constructive speech in which he is generally trying to support the Minister. I promise I will not mention…24 Mar 2026HANSARD National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) BillI like to think I represent my constituents as well as the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) does his, if anyone could. My constituents are really concerned about the…23 Mar 2026HANSARD Tobacco and Vapes BillAlthough I disagree with much of what the hon. Gentleman is saying, I recognise the passion with which he speaks. Does he recognise that one issue with vape products is that a…23 Mar 2026HANSARDHatzola Ambulance AttackI join the Minister in condemning the abhorrent attacks we saw in Golders Green this morning. I pay tribute to Rabbi Irit Shillor and the work that she does to support not only…23 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastI know that the people of Harlow will want me to echo the Secretary of State’s comments about our brave personnel and the work that they do to keep us safe every single day.…23 Mar 2026HANSARDRail Connections to London: Rural TownsMy hon. Friend is being really generous in taking interventions. Every time I have seen an opportunity to make my point, someone else has jumped in. I thank her for giving me the…23 Mar 2026HANSARDIran: US Plan for Sustainable PeaceResidents in my constituency are rightly worried about the ongoing events in the middle east, so will the Minister reaffirm for the avoidance of any doubt that this Government’s…16 Mar 2026HANSARD Strait of HormuzI thank the Minister for his detailed responses on an issue that we are all, across the House, keen to get resolved. On the issue of British nationals returning to the UK—I am…16 Mar 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble AddressI thank the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister for his answers so far. Will he outline that this Government will do everything they possibly can to support the police…16 Mar 2026HANSARD GP ContractI thank the Minister for his answers so far. One of the No. 1 issues that came up on the doorstep when I was canvassing across my constituency before the general election was…16 Mar 2026HANSARD Grenfell Tower Memorial (Expenditure) BillI thank the Secretary of State for opening this debate and for his commitment to remember the 72 victims of this terrible tragedy and their families. I also thank my hon. Friend…16 Mar 2026