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HANSARDSupport for VeteransThere is significant variability in the provision of veteran services across the nations. What steps is the Secretary of State taking, alongside his Cabinet colleagues, to ensure…04 Dec 2024HANSARDFarming and Inheritance TaxWill the hon. Gentleman give way?04 Dec 2024HANSARDChagos Islands: UK-US Defence RelationshipWill the Minister set out how he intends to implement safeguards against China establishing military capabilities and surveillance capacity in the British Indian ocean territories?02 Dec 2024HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillIt is a privilege to speak in this debate, and the way in which the House has conducted itself on both sides of the argument is a credit to this place. I stand here not only as a…29 Nov 2024HANSARD Finance BillMay I start by congratulating the hon. Member for South Derbyshire (Samantha Niblett) on her excellent maiden speech? Not only will her daughter have been inspired by her words,…27 Nov 2024HANSARDIsrael-Gaza Conflict: Arrest WarrantsI have a degree of sympathy with the Minister, who has been asked to substitute in lieu of the Foreign Secretary today, so I will ask him a question of fact. Does he recognise…25 Nov 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ3. In the past week, there have been reports that more schools are slated for closure as a direct consequence of the Prime Minister’s ideologically driven policy to introduce VAT…13 Nov 2024HANSARDBudget Resolutionsrose—06 Nov 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsIt is a pleasure to follow so many excellent maiden speeches this afternoon. The Budget marks a seminal moment in the parliamentary calendar. Irrespective of party politics, there…06 Nov 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsMy hon. Friend raised the issue of family farms; does she agree that it has been hugely disingenuous of the Government to repeatedly say they have farmers’ backs, only to abandon…06 Nov 2024HANSARDBudget ResolutionsI am grateful to my right hon. Friend for his intervention, and I agree with him entirely. I am mindful of the tightness of time, Madam Deputy Speaker. Will the Chancellor…06 Nov 2024HANSARD Employment Rights BillIt is a pleasure to follow several excellent maiden speeches this afternoon. For an economy to thrive, both employers and employees must feel protected. Protections enable both…21 Oct 2024HANSARD Terrorism (Protection of Premises) BillI join others in the House in paying tribute to Figen Murray and her fellow campaigners, who have been tireless advocates for positive change. I also congratulate two new Members…14 Oct 2024HANSARDChiltern Railways: CapacityChiltern Railways has the oldest fleet of any operator at over 30 years of age, and additional capacity is needed to meet the demands of my constituents in Solihull West and…10 Oct 2024HANSARDChiltern Railways: Capacity1. If she will take steps to help expedite the approval of additional trains to increase capacity on Chiltern Railways.10 Oct 2024HANSARDIndependent Schools: VAT and Business Rates ExemptionsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dame Caroline. At the outset, I must declare a personal financial interest in relation to this issue. There is a multiplicity of…08 Oct 2024HANSARD NHS Performance: Darzi InvestigationMay I start by congratulating the hon. Member for Esher and Walton (Monica Harding) on her deeply affectionate speech? Her constituency is a place that is close to my heart, my…07 Oct 2024HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsMay I congratulate the Solicitor General on her appointment? Among the most serious offences involving women and girls are rape and serious sexual offences. Once victims come…12 Sept 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThere are many excellent military charities in this country, including Troop Aid in my constituency. Given their vital work, will the Leader of the House set aside Government time…05 Sept 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. Postmasters in my constituency, like many others, have had their lives adversely affected by errors in the Horizon IT system. When does the Secretary of State anticipate that…05 Sept 2024