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HANSARD Fast-Track Visas: Skilled US CitizensEarlier I gave an example of an entrepreneur who came to the UK from the USA. He spent a lot of money coming here, and he feels he has spent an important part of his life in the…04 Feb 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonThat is why I am here, in this debate. I want these documents released, so that we can understand what decisions were made.04 Feb 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonWill the right hon. Member give way?04 Feb 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonWill the right hon. Member give way?04 Feb 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonI thank the right hon. Member for giving way. I really do think that he is misreading the mood of the House. We are trying to find consensus on what is being debated. He talks…04 Feb 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonThis debate is about trying to find agreement on how the information can be released into the public domain. It is not about grandstanding for social media or making the front…04 Feb 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonOn the basis of my knowledge of him, absolutely not, but I have not seen the vetting documents, insubstantial as they appear to be.04 Feb 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonMr Speaker, I am trying to sit down. I will do so.04 Feb 2026HANSARDTown and City Centre SafetyDoes the hon. Member agree that if we are serious about making London safer—as we all want it to be; we all spend a lot of time here—supporting the use of facial recognition to…03 Feb 2026HANSARDTown and City Centre SafetyThank you, Mr Dowd. I appreciate that guidance. We absolutely need more police, but unfortunately their budget was cut in Scotland last year, which has made their job even harder.…03 Feb 2026HANSARDUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) BillWill the right hon. Member give way?03 Feb 2026HANSARDTown and City Centre SafetyWill the hon. Member give way on that point?03 Feb 2026HANSARDTown and City Centre SafetyIn October last year, I ran a community meeting in partnership with Catriona Munro, who is Labour’s candidate for Holyrood in the Edinburgh South Western constituency. One of the…03 Feb 2026HANSARDUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) BillWe do not have to look to France. This is fundamentally an issue that many families face around balancing their budgets; many of them are having to get second jobs. Perhaps we can…03 Feb 2026HANSARDIndefinite Leave to RemainYou will not be surprised to hear that it is a pleasure to serve under your chairship today, Ms Lewell. I start by thanking the hon. and learned Member for Folkestone and Hythe…02 Feb 2026HANSARD Youth UnemploymentI thank the right hon. Gentleman for giving way, and I thank him for reflecting on a longer period than just the last few years. However, if he has been in this place for 21 years…28 Jan 2026HANSARD Youth Unemploymentrose—28 Jan 2026HANSARD Youth UnemploymentI am really impressed by how the hon. Lady is representing her constituents and businesses. I loved her summary of recent youth unemployment levels, but the reality is that when…28 Jan 2026HANSARD Youth UnemploymentI accept that youth unemployment is higher now than when we took office. I regret that and it is great to see that the Government are doing more on it. The point I was making was…28 Jan 2026HANSARD Youth UnemploymentWill the hon. Gentleman give way?28 Jan 2026