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HANSARDSecurity Action for Europe Initiative2. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the UK’s involvement in the Security Action for Europe initiative.24 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. Some 40% of people in West Dorset who are in receipt of a personal independence payment receive the highest level of support. Many are extremely anxious about PIP assessments…23 Jun 2025HANSARD Pride MonthI did not plan on intervening, but we had a hustings during the election, and one of the questions was about the upcoming Sherborne Pride. Unfortunately, I was amazed that even in…23 Jun 2025HANSARDMiddle EastThe Foreign Secretary has confirmed that Britain was not involved in the strikes on Iran. Will he also confirm whether the US Administration sought permission to use Diego Garcia…23 Jun 2025HANSARD Crime and Policing BillI rise to speak to new clause 156 in my name, which I bring forward because of Isabella, a 14-year-old girl who lives in my constituency. In May of this year, Isabella was hanging…18 Jun 2025HANSARD Crime and Policing BillI agree with the hon. Gentleman; we do not fully understand the lasting psychological damage, especially as this is a growing problem. I have received further letters from other…18 Jun 2025HANSARD Disabled People in PovertyI absolutely agree. The costs for disabled people who live in rural areas include more expensive journeys to access healthcare, unreliable and sparse public transport, and higher…17 Jun 2025HANSARD Disabled People in PovertyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Jardine. I congratulate the hon. Member for Poole (Neil Duncan-Jordan), my colleague from Dorset, on securing this important…17 Jun 2025HANSARDFarmed Animals: Cages and CratesThe hon. Gentleman raises the incredibly important issue of imports. Every pig or chicken farmer I speak to in West Dorset fully supports a transition, but they all raise the…16 Jun 2025HANSARD NHS Funding: South-westI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Torbay (Steve Darling) on securing the debate. I will be as brief as I can. I would love to talk about the lack of NHS dentist…11 Jun 2025HANSARDDecoupling Electricity and Gas Prices7. What steps his Department is taking to decouple electricity and gas prices.10 Jun 2025HANSARDDecoupling Electricity and Gas PricesNew solar is 11% cheaper than the lowest-cost fossil fuel, and onshore wind is 39% cheaper, yet the marginal pricing system that ties electricity costs to the market price of gas…10 Jun 2025HANSARDAccess to NHS DentistryI congratulate the hon. Member for Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes (Melanie Onn) on securing the debate. I was delighted to be able to support her application, because this issue…22 May 2025HANSARDAccess to NHS DentistryI know that my hon. Friend’s constituency suffers from a lot of the same issues as West Dorset, given their similarity. The consequences of the lack of NHS dental care are stark:…22 May 2025HANSARDAccess to NHS DentistryMy hon. Friend is right that a lot of this comes down to the funding model. When funding is allocated under the current model, it is always rural communities that lose out. I ask…22 May 2025HANSARDBusiness and the EconomyI was touched by the hon. Gentleman’s story of his father’s role in contributing to the economy. I hope that he will be present in the immigration debate later this afternoon to…21 May 2025HANSARD Parkinson’s DiseaseI will answer that with one of my favourite facts about Dorset: if we were a country, we would be the oldest in the world by population age. We are older than Japan.21 May 2025HANSARD Parkinson’s DiseaseIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Stuart—especially after that flattery. I congratulate the hon. Member for Colne Valley (Paul Davies) on securing this important…21 May 2025HANSARD Broadband and Mobile Connectivity: Rural AreasThe Minister asked for specific questions. Part of the problem is that the cost of customer acquisition is four to five times larger in rural Britain than it is in urban areas, so…21 May 2025HANSARD Adoption and Kinship PlacementsI thank the hon. Lady for securing this important debate, and I agree 100% with the point that she is making. Two constituents in West Dorset support two children with multiple…20 May 2025