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HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentThe Minister is being generous in giving way; congratulations to him on making the best of a bad job. He knows that old people die in cold homes. In 2017, the Labour party did…19 Mar 2025HANSARDTransport Connectivity: North-west EnglandWell done, everybody; all Members have got in. I call the Lib Dem spokesman, Tim Farron.19 Mar 2025HANSARD G7It is good to hear that the G7 believes that Iran should not be allowed to build a nuclear bomb, which is a statement of the obvious. It is also good to hear that President Trump…17 Mar 2025HANSARD Rural Communities: Government SupportOrder. I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.12 Mar 2025HANSARD Rural Communities: Government SupportOrder. I call Gregory Stafford.12 Mar 2025HANSARD Rural Communities: Government SupportI remind Members that they should bob if they wish to be called. Members will have observed that the debate is oversubscribed, with a long list of people who want to contribute.…12 Mar 2025HANSARDNorth Sea Vessel CollisionAutomatic identification systems and radar should mean that these sorts of things do not happen, even in dense fog, which is why many of us thought initially that this could well…11 Mar 2025HANSARDSyriaThe transitional Government have obliquely referred to what they call foreign parties in the coastal regions of Syria, but given Iran and Russia’s long-standing alliance with…10 Mar 2025HANSARD Antisocial Behaviour and Illegal BikesOrder. Colleagues will see that there is significant interest in this debate. I do not intend to impose a time limit, but we will have the Front-Bench spokesmen at 5.10 pm. Do the…05 Mar 2025HANSARD Renewables Obligation Certificate SchemeI call Opposition spokesman Nick Timothy.05 Mar 2025HANSARD Renewables Obligation Certificate SchemeI am grateful to the hon. Member for Strangford for the accolade. Maybe he knows something that I do not.05 Mar 2025HANSARDIranian State ThreatsI very much welcome the statement. The Minister is absolutely right to underscore the interconnected nature of the threats that we face from malign state actors—which George W.…04 Mar 2025HANSARDUkraineI have the honour and privilege of representing a very large number of servicemen and servicewomen and their families, and they will be looking at this very anxiously indeed.…03 Mar 2025HANSARD British Indian Ocean TerritoryShe is being very generous in giving way. Does she agree that the Government stand accused of perhaps being guilty of some creative accounting? If they are transferring money from…26 Feb 2025HANSARD British Indian Ocean TerritoryWill my right hon. Friend give way?26 Feb 2025HANSARDDefence and SecurityNo decent Government cut international development budgets lightly. The Prime Minister’s discomfort is plain for all to see and will be shared across the House, but will he look…25 Feb 2025HANSARDUkraineDoes the Foreign Secretary agree that the 2.5% of GDP ship has now sailed, and that we and our allies have to find the resources to spend 3% within a recognisable timeframe? When…24 Feb 2025HANSARDBiomass GenerationThe Minister said that he is looking for “strong and credible low carbon alternatives” to burning biomass in order to generate electricity. Will he ensure that those alternatives…10 Feb 2025HANSARDInheritance Tax Relief: FarmsI hope that colleagues who want to speak are on my list. If you are on the list, that is great, but you must still bob; otherwise, I will assume that you no longer wish to speak.10 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsLast week, the Gurkha class of 2025 proudly attested in Pokhara. There is one part of the British armed forces that does not yet have women: the Brigade of Gurkhas. Will Ministers…10 Feb 2025