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HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn the first instance, I am trying to put in place computers that work. Before we even get to artificial intelligence, we need to build some pretty basic services—services like…22 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsMr Speaker, you will know that I take accountability to Parliament very seriously, as do the whole Government. As I said in my first answer, I am happy to take a look at that.22 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI could not agree more, and I thank my hon. Friend for making such an important case for his constituency, as he did yesterday at Prime Minister’s questions. Whether on defence,…22 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI could not agree more. Perhaps with those what3words, more Tory MPs can find their way to the Benches next time.22 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThis week, I gave a speech recognising the public’s frustration with our public services. I rejected the Conservative party’s offer of continued cuts and decline, and I rejected…22 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThere has been no U-turn— [ Interruption. ] The hon. Member has asked the same question twice and has had the same answer. If he would like, I will write to him in plain English…22 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for the brilliant work that she is doing in her constituency with this historic money from Pride in Place, whereby local people get to decide how to spend…22 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy assessment is that government conflates policy and delivery. That is why we will be promoting people from the frontline into the more senior levels of the senior civil service,…22 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for the great work that she does in Parliament and within the Labour party as a leading voice for rural communities across our country. On Government…22 Jan 2026HANSARDGovernment Use of TechnologyI thank my hon. Friend for raising that important question. These AI solutions are only as good as their ability to serve the public fairly; equality should be built in at the…22 Jan 2026HANSARDCivil Service: InnovationThe British people deserve public services that work for them. I am announcing today changes to rewire the state and jump-start a move to a new model for Whitehall, fixing some of…20 Jan 2026HANSARDEU RelationsI have to confess that I have not listened to “The News Agents” podcast that the hon. Member refers to, but I know you will be pleased to hear, Mr Speaker, that what is…04 Dec 2025HANSARDEU RelationsI thank my hon. Friend for his question. As he will understand, my right hon. Friend the Minister for the Cabinet Office is in discussions with counterparts in the European Union…04 Dec 2025HANSARDEU RelationsFirst, regardless of the negotiation on SAFE, our collaboration with European partners is stronger than ever on defence and defence procurement. In relation to SAFE in particular,…04 Dec 2025HANSARDEU RelationsThe hon. Member will know that the agreement with the European Union was not just on one particular issue; it was a package of improvements in the relationship between the UK and…04 Dec 2025HANSARDEU RelationsThe agreement reached on pharmaceuticals is a win for the United Kingdom. We have an enormously important sector for pharmaceutical research and development and production in the…04 Dec 2025HANSARDEU RelationsMr Speaker, there is obviously a great deal of interest on the Liberal Democrat Benches in their ten-minute rule Bill, which I look forward to reading in due course.04 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsSince I last addressed the House, the Prime Minister announced the new Office for the Impact Economy, based in the Cabinet Office. From building affordable homes to giving…04 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsBritish passport holders will be able to use e-gates across Europe, allowing for more time to be spent on holiday and less time spent held up in queues. This is a positive step…04 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe House will know that because of the quasi-judicial powers I have under the National Security and Investment Act 2021, I cannot comment on individual transactions. I can assure…04 Dec 2025