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HANSARD India-Pakistan: EscalationGiven the significance and frightening ramifications of further tensions and instability between these two nuclear-armed neighbours, I agree with the Minister that de-escalation…07 May 2025HANSARD Victory in Europe and Victory over Japan: 80th AnniversaryIt is an honour to speak in this debate commemorating VE Day, which is of great significance to many in my constituency, where a significant proportion of the population are…06 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsYesterday’s report from the Health and Social Care Committee is explicit that we cannot build an NHS fit for the future without effectively reforming social care. Back in January,…06 May 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThis week, an important report was published on the topic of climate change—not the one by the formerly high-profile politician whose consultancy has done work for major fossil…01 May 2025HANSARDTrade AgreementsGiven the utter unreliability and, frankly, economic illiteracy of President Trump, and given that the EU is by far our largest trading partner, it is clear that the best…01 May 2025HANSARDTrade Agreements2. What steps his Department is taking to negotiate trade agreements with the UK’s main trading partners.01 May 2025HANSARD Energy Prices: Energy-intensive IndustriesGiven the huge economic and environmental effects of burning fossil fuels, it is clear that the future of energy has to be clean, green, cheap renewables, plus energy efficiency.…01 May 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Third sitting)I am aware that Cavendish is a consultancy company. It is perfectly reasonable to make that observation. Most people—I mean, pretty much anyone—who will ever give evidence or…29 Apr 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Third sitting)I do not think that anybody wants “years and years” of contest, but is it impossible to retain the requirement for a degree of pre-application consultation—perhaps within a…29 Apr 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Third sitting)Indeed, and I noted the hon. Gentleman’s comments about bringing forward a proposal about meaningful consultation. I would very much welcome looking at that. I think that would…29 Apr 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Third sitting)If Members feel that they have additional things to raise, they should feel free to speak.29 Apr 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Third sitting)I thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention. I would observe that generally speaking the way oral evidence sessions work is that the Government decide who they want to come…29 Apr 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Third sitting)I had come to the end, but I give way.29 Apr 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Third sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Hobhouse, as I should have said earlier. There are three reasons why I, too, have concerns about new clauses 44 and 45 and the…29 Apr 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Third sitting)I addressed those points in my comments. I am not disputing the fact that there are individual cases in which huge amounts of time have been spent. In response to the comments…29 Apr 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Third sitting)I am happy to take as many interventions as hon. Members want to make, but I am concerned about the timing, Mrs Hobhouse.29 Apr 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Third sitting)I thank the Minister for reminding us that we are talking about a specific amendment to a specific clause about a specific thing. But the issue that is at stake here was…29 Apr 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (Third sitting)Will the Minister give way?29 Apr 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (First sitting)Q Do you feel that the Bill will deliver a sufficiently strategic approach to national infrastructure? Are there elements still missing that you feel would enable that? Sir John…24 Apr 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill (First sitting)Q It says on the front of the Bill that the Secretary of State has determined that “the Bill will not have the effect of reducing the level of environmental protection provided…24 Apr 2025