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HANSARDNorthern Ireland Veterans: ProsecutionI was not, but I will endeavour to do so, Ms Lewell. I thank the hon. Member for his intervention, because he puts his finger on the point that it is not just about the numbers—I…14 Jul 2025HANSARD Generative Artificial Intelligence: SchoolsPlease accept my apologies for my late attendance in the Chamber. I was at the statement in the main Chamber on the Horizon scandal, which is perhaps another example of…08 Jul 2025HANSARDEU Trade Agreement: Economic ImpactThe Federation of Small Businesses has warned that small and medium-sized enterprises in Northern Ireland continue to face disruption under the Windsor framework and, more…02 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am grateful to the Secretary of State for his response. Now that the Prime Minister has made a cast-iron commitment to meet NATO’s 5% defence spending target, will the Secretary…30 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.30 Jun 2025HANSARDNuclear-certified Aircraft ProcurementI thank the Minister for her statement. Following the announcement of the purchase of these 12 F-35As, I have read concerns expressed by defence analysts this morning over the…25 Jun 2025HANSARD Department for TransportMy hon. Friend will not be surprised to hear that I entirely agree with her. We have had several fatalities, and very often our local county council makes the same claim—that it…25 Jun 2025HANSARD Department for TransportI rise to thank the Government for the emphasis that they have placed on transport and critical national infrastructure in their agenda so far; to urge them to go further; to…25 Jun 2025HANSARD War MemorialsAs the Member for Surrey Heath, I am proud to have Brookwood military cemetery, one of the largest Commonwealth War Graves Commission sites in the UK, in my constituency. Will the…24 Jun 2025HANSARDDepartment for EducationI speak to lots of special educational needs co-ordinators in many schools in and around my constituency, and they always tell me that the earlier the diagnosis, the better, and…24 Jun 2025HANSARDUK Military Base ProtectionAs the MP for Surrey Heath, I am proudly the MP for all the recruits, cadets, staff and officers at Army Training Centre Pirbright and Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, a…23 Jun 2025HANSARD Disabled People in PovertyMy constituency is the home of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and the Army Training Centre Pirbright, and is just next door to Aldershot, so veterans, many of whom have…17 Jun 2025HANSARDSchool-based NurseriesIn my constituency there are more than 130 active cases involving children with special educational needs, many of which involve education, health and care plans that were either…16 Jun 2025HANSARDChild Sexual Exploitation: Casey ReportIn an era when information is increasingly contested and weaponised, political parties would do well to lead by example by providing credible information and avoiding the spread…16 Jun 2025HANSARD Iran-Israel ConflictA despotic middle eastern dictatorship, a rogue state, a terrorist state perilously close to achieving a weapon of mass destruction so serious that it could disrupt the entire…16 Jun 2025HANSARD Outdoor EducationMy hon. Friend’s rich evocation of outdoor education reminds me to reflect on my own time doing things like the Duke of Edinburgh’s award. Although Surrey Heath might not have the…11 Jun 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillI am grateful to my hon. Friend for giving way, particularly as it sounds as though he is coming to his conclusion, but I want to give him the best possible chance to talk about…09 Jun 2025HANSARDSupport for High StreetsIn 2025-26, Surrey Heath businesses will contribute more than £30 million in business rates to Surrey borough council, but because of central Government tariffing, only 2.5% of…09 Jun 2025HANSARDDraft Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (Extension of Duration of Non-jury Trial Provisions) Order 2025It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. I start by joining the Minister in paying tribute to all those professionals in Northern Ireland who seek to bring…09 Jun 2025HANSARD Business Rates Relief: High-street BusinessesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Jardine; I believe this is our first time together in this situation, and I hope it is the first of many. I congratulate the…04 Jun 2025