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HANSARDWater SafetyI beg to move, That this House has considered water safety. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship this morning, Ms McVey. I thank the Minister for attending to hear the…09 Jun 2026HANSARDWater SafetyThe hon. Member is absolutely right and makes an important point. Following a debate during drowning prevention week last year, I was pleased that it was confirmed that water…09 Jun 2026HANSARDWater SafetyThank you, Ms McVey, for your skilful chairing and ensuring that everyone got to have their say. I thank every Member for bringing to life the devastation that drowning causes…09 Jun 2026HANSARDWater SafetyI am so sorry to hear about that situation. I commend Ren and the many other parents who go far beyond any strength I could ever muster, were this to happen to my family. The hon.…09 Jun 2026HANSARDWater SafetyI will.09 Jun 2026HANSARDWater SafetyI absolutely share my condolences with Junior’s family. I cannot imagine what they will be feeling this week, but I hope this debate will bring forward ideas on how we can prevent…09 Jun 2026HANSARDWater SafetyThe hon. Gentleman raises some important points about the gaps that still exist in the jigsaw of different services, support and funding; I will return to that later. The Royal…09 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence Growth Deal: Economic Impact3. What assessment he has made of the potential economic impact of the defence growth deal on Northern Ireland.03 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence Growth Deal: Economic ImpactOne of the many things I have learned on the excellent armed forces parliamentary scheme with the Navy this year is the importance of UK defence manufacturing for our economy and…03 Jun 2026HANSARDEngagementsLess than 48 hours ago the family of Henry Nowak stood on the steps of Southampton Crown court and gave a courageous and dignified statement in which they said: “We want to use…03 Jun 2026HANSARDMurder of Henry NowakI thank the Secretary of State for her statement. Henry was a popular and much-loved student at the University of Southampton, and his murder has horrified our city. Both I and my…02 Jun 2026HANSARD Banking HubsThe hon. Gentleman is being incredibly generous with his time. I share his frustration that from the northern parts of Scotland to Southampton, on the south coast, the criteria is…20 May 2026HANSARD Children’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI start by saying how proud I am of the Government in bringing forth a momentous Bill. Its Committee was only the second Bill Committee that I cut my teeth on, and it is a Bill of…27 Apr 2026HANSARD Children’s Wellbeing and Schools BillIt would be most welcome to hear the Minister’s reassurance about who this Government are acting for. The 21-month process may not serve young people growing up in Britain, or…27 Apr 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ4. May I associate myself with the Prime Minister’s remarks on the terrible Golders Green attack? Rebuilding trust and integrity in our democracy matters deeply to my…25 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastMay I associate myself with the comments by the Secretary of State when he commends our brave servicemen and women? Far from “hanging around”, which the Leader of the Opposition…23 Mar 2026HANSARD Commonwealth Day 2026rose —11 Mar 2026HANSARD Commonwealth Day 2026I congratulate my hon. Friend on securing the debate. He will know that in the history of the Commonwealth, many have gone to it and come from it through the port city of…11 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsLiteracy levels among Southampton’s children remain a challenge, and I commend the work of so many teachers in attempting to close that gap. Can the Minister say how schools in my…02 Mar 2026HANSARDBuilding Safety Regulator18. What progress his Department has made on reforming the Building Safety Regulator.23 Feb 2026