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HANSARDBorders and AsylumIn her statement, the Home Secretary set out that the Government would establish an independent body to process asylum appeals. That will work only if it is delivered at pace,…01 Sept 2025HANSARDTrial by Jury: Proposed RestrictionsThe Minister will know the high regard in which I hold her. With that in mind, does she, in her own heart, believe that intermediate courts will fix the criminal court backlog, or…09 Jul 2025HANSARD Actions of Iranian Regime: UK ResponseThe Minister has set out a desire to get Iran back to the negotiating table. Can he say what steps he and his colleagues at the Foreign Office are taking to ensure that they get…07 Jul 2025HANSARD Giving Every Child the Best Start in LifeIn her statement, the Secretary of State said that every child deserves a great education, including children with SEND. I do not think anybody could disagree with that, but for…07 Jul 2025HANSARDSpace WeatherI beg to move, That this House has considered the impact of space weather on the UK. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Turner. There are debates in this House…02 Jul 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseBrilliant organisations such as citizenAID, which was co-founded by two of my former bosses, Major General Tim Hodgetts and Professor Sir Keith Porter, provide brilliant education…26 Jun 2025HANSARDNuclear-certified Aircraft ProcurementIn response to an earlier question, I was pleased to hear the Minister commit to seeking to compress the timetable between delivery and the in-service date. I believe I heard the…25 Jun 2025HANSARDNational Armaments DirectorToday this House is quite properly considering the scale and seriousness of the threats we face, from those requiring conventional deterrence in Europe to those of strategic…25 Jun 2025HANSARDCriminal JusticeThe hon. Gentleman raises an important point about court backlogs. Another factor is having the appropriate magistrates, legal advisers and so on to hear these cases. The…25 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Ninth sitting)My hon. Friend makes a strong point about having a review to ensure that the regulator is operating effectively. Does he share some of my concerns that a one-off review may not…24 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Ninth sitting)The new clause is underpinned by noble intentions, but does the hon. Gentleman believe that patients would be better served if such a process were in guidelines rather than in the…24 Jun 2025HANSARD National Security StrategyGiven the scale of foreign-influence operations, particularly those of China, does the Minister accept that Britain’s societal resilience remains far too limited? Without clear…24 Jun 2025HANSARDChina AuditGiven that China represents one of the defining geopolitical challenges of our age, I am somewhat sceptical about reports this morning that this much-touted, long-awaited…24 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Ninth sitting)My hon. Friend makes a powerful point about transparency, but it is not just about that. Does he agree that it is also about having an evidence base that allows reform and…24 Jun 2025HANSARDUK Military Base ProtectionWhen organisations such as Palestine Action break into military bases, damage secure facilities and put our personnel at risk, they are not just protesting but sabotaging. With…23 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Seventh sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Desmond. I want to speak in support of amendment 46. It is eminently sensible and would give all eligible patients the…19 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Eighth sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Harris. Having taken your clear instructions, I will be very brief in speaking to clauses 46 and 47. Clause 46 is a positive…19 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Eighth sitting)I fear that I may test your patience a little further on this occasion, Mrs Harris, but I rise to address clause 48. Although much of the Bill aims to modernise and humanise our…19 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Eighth sitting)You will be pleased to know that I will be briefer this time, Mrs Harris; I want to leave room for my Opposition colleagues. The intent of the clause is entirely sound: to treat…19 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Eighth sitting)I rise to speak briefly to clause 50, which expands the authority to remove individuals under Mental Health Act powers by allowing trained and authorised non-police personnel to…19 Jun 2025