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HANSARD Point of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. During the urgent question on the defence investment plan, the Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry said that the Government are…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARD National ResilienceThe hon. Member raises an important point. For anyone who understands the science and sees the effects globally, climate change is happening, the planet is warming up, and we will…10 Jun 2026HANSARD National ResilienceIt is a privilege to lead this evening’s Adjournment debate on improving national resilience. I am also glad that the Security Minister is responding. He is a man for whom I have…10 Jun 2026HANSARD National ResilienceThere must have been a leak, because I am going to come on to that paragraph straight away. Beyond the issue of funding, the obvious question that flows from this is who in…10 Jun 2026HANSARD National ResilienceThe hon. Member raises a serious points, which I will come on to, on interconnectedness. We saw how covid-19 affected so many different parts of society—it closed down industry…10 Jun 2026HANSARDHealth Services for MenThe NHS itself says that prostate cancer often has no symptoms at first, and Prostate Cancer UK says most men with early prostate cancer have no symptoms at all. The Government’s…09 Jun 2026HANSARDHealth Services for Men7. What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the provision of health services for men.09 Jun 2026HANSARD Water CompaniesThe Minister will know from our conversations that sewage pollution is a regular problem in Exmouth and Exeter East. However, the Lib Dems on East Devon district council propose…08 Jun 2026HANSARDReplacing the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023In the previous Session, the troubles Bill drew criticism from nine former four-star generals, regimental associations and veterans across the country. The Defence Secretary told…03 Jun 2026HANSARDReplacing the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 202310. What steps he is taking to replace the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023.03 Jun 2026HANSARDMilburn Review: Interim ReportThe social contract that we all had growing up was, “Work hard and you get ahead.” Now artificial intelligence is ripping that apart, and young people do not understand what their…02 Jun 2026HANSARDRussia: Level of ThreatThis morning, France once again demonstrated that seizing sanctioned Russian shadow fleet vessels in international waters is both legal and achievable. In contrast, although the…01 Jun 2026HANSARDRussia: Level of ThreatThere is a chasm between supporting and leading. Is it not the case that the Attorney General—the same Attorney General who has no hesitation in hounding British veterans through…01 Jun 2026HANSARD Banking HubsI welcome the Minister to her new role. On the criteria, I have pushed for a banking hub in Budleigh Salterton for a great deal of time, but it was pushed back because there is a…20 May 2026HANSARDDefence ReadinessIt is an honour to wind up the final day of debate on the King’s Speech for His Majesty’s loyal Opposition. We have heard many sterling speeches from Members across this House,…20 May 2026HANSARDGetting Britain Working AgainThe hon. Gentleman is making an impassioned speech. One of my big concerns, about which we need to be talking far more, is that jobs for young people in the 18 to 24 category are…14 May 2026HANSARDNew Developments: Unadopted Roads and Public AmenitiesLike many other Members, I am exhausted by dealing with the Liberal Democrats on East Devon district council and Devon county council. They seem completely unaccountable, so can I…13 May 2026HANSARDNew Developments: Unadopted Roads and Public AmenitiesI thank the hon. Gentleman for bringing this important topic to the Chamber. We have had a great deal of development in my constituency, and we are seeing these issues play out in…13 May 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble Address: Government Response UpdateThe Minister says that 300 documents have now been shared with the ISC, but how many are left to be processed? More importantly, what has the process been in ascertaining a…27 Apr 2026HANSARDSecurity VettingThe Prime Minister has chosen to blame his officials for this debacle, so can he confirm that he knows the names of the FCDO civil servants who made the decision to override UKSV…20 Apr 2026