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HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillOn taxation, does the Minister agree that this Labour Government’s decisions have meant increased spending on the NHS? A number of my Harlow constituents are self-employed, and…11 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillOn that point, will the Minister give way?09 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI declare an interest, as a member of the Education Committee and a former teacher. I thank the Chair of the Committee for her passionate speech. Does she agree that it is hugely…09 Mar 2026HANSARDImmigration PolicyI know that the Minister will agree that it is important for us to have a working and fair immigration system, but that, sadly, is not what we inherited. Constituents of mine in…09 Mar 2026HANSARDUnemploymentThe Secretary of State will know that the level of young people not in education, employment or training in Harlow has gone down, due to the hard work of Harlow College, working…09 Mar 2026HANSARDChina: Foreign Interference ArrestsI thank my hon. and gallant Friend for the work he does—and did, in his previous career—to ensure that our country and democracy stay safe. Mr Speaker, you will be aware that…04 Mar 2026HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeI appreciate that my hon. Friend’s answer to this question may well be that we do not know, which I think is the point she is making, but I have asked the Minister a number of…04 Mar 2026HANSARD Ministry of DefenceIt is really interesting to hear the hon. Gentleman speak about personnel. We have spoken a lot about spending in the MOD, in particular on the need for improved technology; I…04 Mar 2026HANSARD Department for Business and TradeI thank the Chair of the Business and Trade Committee, my right hon. Friend the Member for Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North (Liam Byrne), for securing this debate with the…04 Mar 2026HANSARD Department for Business and TradeMy hon. Friend is absolutely right, and I am sure the Minister will reflect on that when he responds to the debate. In conclusion, I welcome much of what the Government are doing,…04 Mar 2026HANSARD Sustainable Aviation Fuel BillThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. You have taken me by surprise by not picking me last. I thank the Minister for opening this debate. I also thank the shadow Minister for his…03 Mar 2026HANSARDSpring ForecastI thank the Chancellor for her statement about two hours ago. Fortunately, my Shakespeare quote for the day is “brevity is the soul of wit”, so I will be very quick. We know that…03 Mar 2026HANSARD Representation of the People BillI declare an interest as chair of the all-party parliamentary group for young carers and young adult carers. Does the Secretary of State recognise that when young carers and young…02 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastI join the Prime Minister in paying tribute to our brave service personnel, who every day work incredibly hard to keep us safe. I also pay tribute to him for his leadership on…02 Mar 2026HANSARDAndrew Mountbatten-WindsorThe hon. Lady makes a really important point about the victims of crimes perpetrated by people in the public eye. It is particularly difficult for those victims, and almost as if…24 Feb 2026HANSARDOnline Harm: Child ProtectionWill the hon. Lady give way?24 Feb 2026HANSARDOnline Harm: Child ProtectionThis is a genuinely friendly intervention. I am raising this point because I know that the hon. Member does a lot to champion and support people with eating disorders. I am…24 Feb 2026HANSARDOnline Harm: Child ProtectionI have not mentioned Harlow yet today, so I feel that I should. When I spoke to some young people at Mark Hall Academy in my constituency of Harlow—there we are, I have done…24 Feb 2026HANSARDCyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Seventh sitting)I declare an interest as a member of the Public Accounts Commission, which regularly scrutinises the National Audit Office. Can the Minister give some reassurance to Labour…24 Feb 2026HANSARDGrey-belt LandThe Office for Budget Responsibility has concluded that this Government’s overhaul of the planning system will mean more house building in this country than at any time in the…23 Feb 2026