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HANSARDSecurity UpdateHow many requests have the Government received from security services’ chiefs in the past 12 months for additional resources to combat the Chinese security threat, and have all…11 Sept 2023HANSARDInflation: Public Health and WellbeingIn the many discussions that the Minister says he has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what figure did they discuss with him that he estimates inflation…05 Sept 2023HANSARDDefence Command Paper RefreshI thank the Secretary of State for his service. Where I have agreed with him, I have said so, not least on his work to support Ukraine, but perhaps his biggest legacy is that he…18 Jul 2023HANSARD Renewable Energy in the East of EnglandI will call Peter Aldous to move the motion and then call the Minister to respond. There will not be an opportunity for the Member in charge to wind up, as is the convention for…11 Jul 2023HANSARDCancer Outcome TargetsI agree with the hon. Member for Basildon and Billericay (Mr Baron). One of the problems is the time it takes from the GP’s referral to the consultant at the hospital and the…11 Jul 2023HANSARDMortgage and Rental CostsMy hon. Friend makes an important point, and she is absolutely right. Places such as my constituency, with some of the highest rates of poverty in the country—which I will come to…27 Jun 2023HANSARDMortgage and Rental CostsEvery day I hear from constituents, as many of us do, who are facing hardship as the cost of living crisis spirals out of control. It is truly extraordinary that in Britain today,…27 Jun 2023HANSARDSituation in RussiaThere is no doubt that the events of this weekend show again why we need to ramp up our support for Ukraine, but I have a question about the intelligence. We have heard various…26 Jun 2023HANSARD Lung Cancer ScreeningAnybody who has lost a loved one through lung cancer will know what a horrible and cruel disease it is. Obviously, we welcome any move to improve screening and get more people…26 Jun 2023HANSARDCost of Living SupportI cannot recall a time when so many families and individuals have contacted my office because they cannot afford to live, whether that is being able to buy food, heat the house,…20 Jun 2023HANSARDBenefits System: Work IncentivesThe benefit system is an important part of helping and incentivising people to get back into work, but an increasing problem is the amount of time people are on hospital waiting…19 Jun 2023HANSARD UkraineMy right hon. Friend the shadow Secretary of State is absolutely right that it is unacceptable that we have not had a statement since January. In order to hold the Government to…27 Apr 2023HANSARDImprisonment for Public Protection SentencesI would usually allow a minute for the Chair of the Select Committee.27 Apr 2023HANSARDImprisonment for Public Protection SentencesIf Members take no more than nine or 10 minutes for their speeches, I will not have to impose a time limit. I will call the Opposition spokesperson no later than 2.40 pm. Members…27 Apr 2023HANSARDGrassroots SportA key element in ensuring the success of grassroots sport is having a good pool of talent and enough participants. However, one problem is that a number of young people, once they…27 Apr 2023HANSARDUrgent and Emergency CareAccording to figures that I obtained recently from the House of Commons Library, in January 2023 54.4% of patients who were treated after an urgent referral received their first…25 Apr 2023HANSARD Mental Health and Wellbeing PlanI will call Kevan Jones to move the motion, and I will then call the Minister to respond. As is the convention for a 30-minute debate, there will not be an opportunity for the…15 Mar 2023HANSARDAUKUS Defence PartnershipI was deeply disappointed with the funding announcement yesterday, which was woefully inadequate for our defence needs, but I fully support and welcome today’s announcement and…14 Mar 2023HANSARDIntegrated Review RefreshWe have faced our most perilous moments since the second world war and the height of the cold war, and we have seen a clear strategy from Russia, China and Iran to undermine…13 Mar 2023HANSARDCovid Pandemic: Testing of Care Home ResidentsThe Minister said that what my hon. Friend the Member for Leicester West (Liz Kendall) said was shocking. What is shocking is the number of people who died but who might have been…01 Mar 2023