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HANSARD Operation TelicI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman, who has long been a doughty champion for those who serve. I completely agree with the point he made about supporting the armed forces…20 Mar 2023HANSARD Operation TelicI am very grateful to the hon. and gallant Gentleman, and I completely agree with his analysis. It is absolutely right that we take this opportunity to pay tribute to those who…20 Mar 2023HANSARD Operation TelicHe did indeed, and I am very grateful to the hon. Member for making reference to that. He does so at a most opportune moment, because I was literally about to refer to two men who…20 Mar 2023HANSARD Operation TelicI am very grateful to Mr Speaker for granting me an Adjournment debate this evening, as we mark 20 years since British armed forces crossed from Kuwait into Iraq. Operation…20 Mar 2023HANSARDVeterans’ Strategy Action Plan: Civilian LifeThe Minister and I have worked closely together supporting foreign and Commonwealth soldiers and veterans, so I wonder if he shares my concern about the case of Vilikesa…16 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Veterans’ Minister and I recently met the hero, Ben Parkinson. I was certainly concerned to hear that there was not provision within the system to cover the cost of Ben’s…16 Mar 2023HANSARDResearch and Development SectorWeston Park Cancer Centre is one of only four specialist cancer facilities in the country and is at the forefront of groundbreaking research. Investment is critical to its ongoing…15 Mar 2023HANSARDHS2: Revised Timetable and BudgetAnother day, another delay. Does the Minister understand the huge frustration of colleagues across the north of England, who have lived with countless Rail Ministers and…14 Mar 2023HANSARDIntegrated Review RefreshThe Foreign Secretary referred to a further £5 billion over the next two years, and to the commitment to spend 2.5% of UK GDP on defence. Let me ask him, very simply, when the…13 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. It is good to see you in your place, Madam Deputy Speaker.The Prime Minister spoke to journalists earlier today about the integrated review refresh, so we know that there is…13 Mar 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillBetween October and December last year, one in three people making the journey came from Afghanistan. The Government say that Afghans should use safe and legal routes to get here,…07 Mar 2023HANSARDRail ModernisationAt the past two Transport questions, I have asked about Yorkshire’s railway network. In November, the Minister, the hon. Member for Bexhill and Battle (Huw Merriman), said that…02 Mar 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThis 20 March marks 20 years since the beginning of Operation Telic. Regardless of anyone’s views about the Iraq war, I am sure the Leader of the House will understand the…02 Mar 2023HANSARDGlobal Food SecurityCould the Minister give an update on progress with tackling avian influenza?23 Feb 2023HANSARDWater Company PerformanceThe current arrangements are clearly not working. Last month, I asked the Minister if she thought that water regulation was fit for purpose. She replied: “Yes…but many tweaks and…21 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.20 Feb 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn the levelling up White Paper the Government rightly confirmed that they would match European Union structural fund receipts for Cornwall. They could do the same for South…20 Feb 2023HANSARDFan-led Review and Football White PaperOver the years, we have seen some owners treat football clubs more like cash cows than the community assets we all want them to be. Pending the publication of the White Paper…20 Feb 2023HANSARDSecurity Threat to UK-Based JournalistsI thank the Minister for his statement and completely agree with the sentiments expressed by him and the shadow Minister with regard to the violation of our sovereignty: these are…20 Feb 2023HANSARDProtection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time. I am proud to bring this Bill to the House today. It is good to see the Under-Secretary of State for Business, Energy and…03 Feb 2023