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HANSARD Technology SovereigntyThe hon. Lady mentions Britain’s extraordinary human capital. In my role as my party’s Europe spokesperson, of late I have been speaking to very large international defence firms,…10 Mar 2026HANSARD Local Government Reorganisation: South-eastI could not agree more with the hon. Gentleman. I will come on to talk about a systemic failure, as I see it, in the power that section 151 officers of borough councils have in…10 Mar 2026HANSARD Local Government Reorganisation: South-eastI beg to move, That this House has considered the impact of local government reorganisation in the South East. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship today, Mr Vickers.…10 Mar 2026HANSARD Local Government Reorganisation: South-eastAs ever, I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his thoughtful, sagacious intervention. He will discover, if he is able to stay for the rest of my speech, that I will cover those…10 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy constituent Michael, who is autistic, lost his personal independence payment in January when he was moved to employment and support allowance without explanation. He is…09 Mar 2026HANSARD NATO and the High ArcticAs ever, Dr Huq, it is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship. I thank the hon. and gallant Member for Halesowen (Alex Ballinger) for securing this geostrategically…04 Mar 2026HANSARD NATO and the High ArcticI am grateful to my hon. and gallant Friend for his intervention; the President of the United States is perhaps more Teddy Roosevelt than Franklin Delano Roosevelt. He seems to be…04 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastSince we came to the Chamber, a senior Iranian commander has said that they would seek to bomb Cyprus to force out US aircraft from our sovereign bases. As a guarantor of Cyprus’s…02 Mar 2026HANSARD UK-German RelationsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. I am grateful to the hon. Member for Preston (Sir Mark Hendrick) for securing this important and timely debate. The…25 Feb 2026HANSARD Diego Garcia and British Indian Ocean TerritoryI am acutely aware that this urgent question comes in the aftermath of the attempt by the hon. Member for Clacton to land on the Chagos archipelago last week, and although I might…25 Feb 2026HANSARDPeople with Down’s Syndrome: Sport and Health13. What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport on the role of sport in health outcomes for young people with Down’s syndrome.24 Feb 2026HANSARDPeople with Down’s Syndrome: Sport and HealthI recently had a meeting with British Gymnastics, the charity Stepping Stones, and Prime Acrobatics, a wonderful and inclusive gymnastics centre in my Surrey Heath constituency.…24 Feb 2026HANSARD Local Transport: Planning DevelopmentsLike in my hon. Friend’s constituency, there are all kinds of speculative developments in Surrey Heath, but one of the greatest challenges we face is the potential relocation of…24 Feb 2026HANSARD EU Membership Referendum: Impact on the UKI am very grateful to the hon. Member for Arbroath and Broughty Ferry (Stephen Gethins) for securing the debate. In 2016, the British people were offered a vision of life outside…24 Feb 2026HANSARD EU Membership Referendum: Impact on the UKThe capriciousness of the United States makes the case for closer economic co-operation with Europe all the greater. This is not abstract. Businesses up and down the UK are…24 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Minister has talked about the protections afforded by local plans, but in areas such as Surrey Heath and Guildford, which have experienced a near-doubling of housing targets,…23 Feb 2026HANSARDFirearms LicensingMy constituency is home to the National Shooting Centre at Bisley, and therefore also to the National Rifle Association. One constituent contacted me to say that it took a year to…23 Feb 2026HANSARDEngagementsMy Surrey Heath constituent Christopher was discharged from the RAF in 1966 solely for being gay, but—despite the Government committing to restoring the medals and the berets, and…11 Feb 2026HANSARDBusinesses: Cost of EnergySmall and large businesses in my constituency of Surrey Heath—everything from small cafés to care providers and large manufacturers—tell me that they are being crushed by high…10 Feb 2026HANSARDBusinesses: Cost of Energy10. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential merits of supporting businesses with the cost of energy.10 Feb 2026