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HANSARDTaxesThe Minister has just talked about the Chancellor’s fiscal rules. Who was it who changed the fiscal rules?12 Nov 2025HANSARDTaxesI have to apologise to the hon. Member. I came into the House in 2019, and it strikes me that this debate is probably better suited to 2018, before I was elected. On the situation…12 Nov 2025HANSARDTaxesThe hon. Gentleman is making an interesting argument. As I understand what he is saying, does he stick to the manifesto promises on which he was elected?12 Nov 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ15. People across the country are fed up with extensive and needless delays caused by road, rail and utility works happening at the same time because of a failure to co-ordinate.…05 Nov 2025HANSARDDraft Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2025As always, Dr Murrison, it is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship. His Majesty’s official Opposition welcome this statutory instrument, which establishes alternative…04 Nov 2025HANSARDDraft Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2025The Minister has referred a few times to cyber-security strategy. Can he update us on when we will see the Government’s cyber-security and resilience Bill?04 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. According to media reports, the Secretary of State recently revealed in a speech that the UK had deployed troops to Israel to monitor the ceasefire in Gaza. Could he take this…03 Nov 2025HANSARDEnergy Security: North Sea Gas and Oil2. What assessment he has made of the contribution of North sea gas and oil to energy security.22 Oct 2025HANSARDEnergy Security: North Sea Gas and OilWe all know that the Government’s energy policy is unsustainable. It has even been reported that the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is looking at authorising tiebacks…22 Oct 2025HANSARDHeathrow: National Airports ReviewEgham in my constituency is five miles from Heathrow, and it is not the fact that it is overflowing that I want to ask about today. The shadow Secretary of State for Transport, my…22 Oct 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsChildren in Runnymede and Weybridge are waiting on average two years to get a diagnosis of autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder from Surrey and Borders Partnership…21 Oct 2025HANSARD Mandatory Digital IDIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Turner. I thank the hon. Member for Perth and Kinross-shire (Pete Wishart) for securing this timely and important debate, as…21 Oct 2025HANSARD Mandatory Digital IDThe point is that we have a sector that is already developing voluntary ID schemes. It is now being let down by the Government, who are bringing in their own mandatory scheme. Not…21 Oct 2025HANSARDAlleged Spying Case: Home Office InvolvementI think most people would consider things that are threatening indeed to be threats, so we can only assume that the Minister has been instructed that he cannot make such a…20 Oct 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. My team and I support many families navigating the special educational needs and disabilities system, and one of the challenges is delays in getting access to tribunal…16 Sept 2025HANSARDAmbassador to the United StatesWill the right hon. Member give way?16 Sept 2025HANSARDAmbassador to the United StatesI am grateful to the right hon. Lady, who is very generous. As MPs, we put the interests of the country above all else. What does she make of the decision to appoint an individual…16 Sept 2025HANSARDOnline Safety Act 2023: EffectivenessI welcome the Secretary of State and the new ministerial team to their places, and thank the former team, who I have very much enjoyed sparring with over the past few months. In…10 Sept 2025HANSARDEmployer National Insurance Contributions: Economic Growth11. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of increases in employer national insurance contributions on businesses.09 Sept 2025HANSARDEmployer National Insurance Contributions: Economic GrowthI am not particularly interested in who the Minister is backing in the deputy leadership contest, but I welcome him to his place. Lebanese Please is a fantastic restaurant in…09 Sept 2025