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HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. For me, as a massive Bath rugby fan, it is difficult to represent a seat in Leicestershire, what with the Tigers being there. With that said, the nice thing that brings all…16 Nov 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsWill the Chancellor look at the red tape around the apprenticeship levy? Many businesses in my area, such as Asda, Amazon and DPD, all say that they want to take on more…14 Nov 2023HANSARD Artificial Intelligence Safety SummitIt was in 1993 that the world wide web first became accessible to the public, and 30 years on, the world is still grappling with how to regulate and legislate for this industry. I…09 Nov 2023HANSARDMaking Britain a Clean Energy SuperpowerI cannot.09 Nov 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseCould we have a debate on the volunteers who support the Royal British Legion? I am lucky enough to be the honorary president of the Royal British Legion in Hinckley, 100 years…09 Nov 2023HANSARDWar in UkraineEarlier, the Minister highlighted developments in the Black sea. Clearly, they are so important for grain and feeding the world. Will he update the House on the Government’s…24 Oct 2023HANSARD Correcting the RecordHas any thought been given to protections? If we are to publish these lists, there may be fast-moving debates, such as we had during the pandemic, where a Member could willingly…24 Oct 2023HANSARDIllegal MigrationI am grateful to the Minister for announcing that 50 hotels will close. Will he consider putting a list in the Library so that we are able to see the names—I have hotels bordering…24 Oct 2023HANSARDUK Automotive IndustryIt is dangerous to have this doom-mongering. Triumph Motorcycles in my constituency, for example, has seen its exports across the world, in emerging markets such as Asia and…18 Sept 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn August, I was lucky to be invited to the 70th anniversary of Caterpillar being founded in my constituency. It was the first place outside the US it set up a base in, and it now…14 Sept 2023HANSARDForeign National Offenders8. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to reduce the number of foreign national offenders in the prison system.12 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Fifth sitting)As Members of Parliament, we are always having to declare our interests if we think there is going to be a conflict. I asked a question yesterday about veterans’ health. I am the…12 Sept 2023HANSARDForeign National OffendersWe have all seen the stories of convicted foreign criminals being pulled off planes at the last minute. The Nationality and Borders Act 2022 was brought in to improve the process…12 Sept 2023HANSARDNuclear Test Medals6. What steps his Department is taking to deliver nuclear test medals.11 Sept 2023HANSARDNuclear Test MedalsThe Minister will know that I take an interest in the veterans issue, and I declare an interest as the president of Hinckley’s Royal British Legion. A constituent, Alfred Roy…11 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Third sitting)Q All of you were very clear to set out your position on BDS for the individual—namely, that you think it is right. I think everyone here would agree that it is an individual…07 Sept 2023HANSARDArtificial Intelligence2. Whether he has held recent discussions with Cabinet colleagues on co-operation with international partners on responding to the potential challenges of the use of artificial…07 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Third sitting)Q Very quickly, to come back on that point, do you think that foreign policy is the remit of local authorities or national Government? Yasmine Ahmed: What I think, as I have said,…07 Sept 2023HANSARDArtificial IntelligenceIt is great to hear that the international community will be coming to Bletchley Park in November to discuss the principles and core values when dealing with AI. Given that AI is…07 Sept 2023HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill (Third sitting)Q There has been much discussion with other witnesses about the need for clause 4. I have a question for Jonathan Turner: do you agree that clause 4 is necessary, and do you think…07 Sept 2023