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HANSARDIndependent Football RegulatorI want the independent regulator to succeed—not least because of clubs like mine, Portsmouth football club, whose fans had to step in and buy it after it had gone into…12 Nov 2025HANSARDTaxesIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Harlow (Chris Vince). I thank him for cantering us through his mother’s career at HMRC—on behalf of the whole House, I thank her for…12 Nov 2025HANSARDBBC LeadershipI thank the Secretary of State for her statement, and I echo her words about the director general and the head of news. She will know that the airwaves over the last couple of…11 Nov 2025HANSARD“Soldier F” Trial VerdictThe Secretary of State is right to say that this Remembrance Month underlines the debt of gratitude that we owe to those who serve our nation, but many in my constituency feel…03 Nov 2025HANSARDDefence Industrial BaseAs the Secretary of State said, the defence industrial strategy promises to boost British export success, British businesses and British jobs. As such, I am sure he is as excited…03 Nov 2025HANSARD Independent Lifeboats: Government SupportIt is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Harris. I congratulate my neighbour, my hon. Friend the Member for Hamble Valley (Paul Holmes), on securing the…29 Oct 2025HANSARDMaccabi Tel Aviv FC: Away Fans BanOn Friday, the club’s chief executive raised concerns about what the ban on fans actually signals. The Secretary of State will be aware that this is not the first time we have…20 Oct 2025HANSARDChildren with SEND: Mainstream SchoolsThe number of EHCPs being maintained by Hampshire county council is rising exponentially, but the funding is simply not keeping pace with the demand and the cost. Surprisingly,…20 Oct 2025HANSARDGrassroots Sports FacilitiesEarlier this week, the Committee heard from Henry Hughes and Nathan Young, two brilliant swimmers who are travelling to Tokyo next month to represent Britain as part of the…16 Oct 2025HANSARD Pride in PlaceMy constituents in Rowner were delighted to hear that they had been chosen for pride in place funding, but they are now a little bit worried, and I hope that the Minister can help…15 Oct 2025HANSARDSocial and Affordable HousingThere are over 560 families on Gosport borough council’s waiting list for social housing, yet despite taking power a few years ago, the Liberal Democrat council has not built a…13 Oct 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsFort Blockhouse in Gosport was due to have been sold by 2024, but the deadline keeps moving. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation has not been at all proactive; this giant site…08 Sept 2025HANSARD Hospitality SectorIf we are going to exchange numbers, does my hon. Friend agree that it is shocking that over 1,000 pubs and restaurants have closed since the autumn Budget, and that 84,000…03 Sept 2025HANSARD Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Regulation)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about the regulation of online providers of fertility and certain ancillary services by the Human…15 Jul 2025HANSARDWelfare SpendingMy hon. Friend talks about tough choices. Does she agree that families that are in work make tough choices every single day, about what they can afford and how they spend their…15 Jul 2025HANSARD British Film and High-end TelevisionThat is a really important question. The Committee made a recommendation based on the conversation we had, supported by the Film Distributors’ Association, for a tax relief for…03 Jul 2025HANSARDWomen’s State Pension Age: Financial RedressThe hon. Lady is making a powerful speech. What she says reflects some of the conversations I have had with WASPI women in my constituency about not only the distress this has…03 Jul 2025HANSARD British Film and High-end TelevisionMy hon. Friend hits the nail on the head. This is one of the big questions underlining our whole inquiry. The cost of making content has risen so much, it is pricing so many of…03 Jul 2025HANSARD British Film and High-end TelevisionThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. The Northern Ireland film and TV sectors have been hugely successful, notably for “Game of Thrones” and I think that “Line of Duty” was…03 Jul 2025HANSARD British Film and High-end TelevisionI am grateful to the Backbench Business Committee for making time for this statement. In April, the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, which I am very honoured to chair,…03 Jul 2025