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HANSARDKashmir: Increasing TensionThe Minister outlined that the Government have been in communication with both India and Pakistan, and the risk of escalation. Given that risk, has the Foreign Secretary been in…29 Apr 2025HANSARDPalestinian Authority Prime Minister VisitAs has been mentioned by colleagues on the Foreign Affairs Committee, yesterday we met the Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority. He outlined to us their plans for the…29 Apr 2025HANSARD Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillI take the hon. Lady’s point about the need to strengthen safeguards, but passing the Bill would mean that we would be extending the powers of the Department for Work and Pensions…29 Apr 2025HANSARDHospitalsI agree entirely with the hon. Gentleman on the need for investment outside of hospitals, but does he agree that we also need smarter investment? Dorset NHS foundation trust,…23 Apr 2025HANSARDSewageI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. As I said, those 5,200 jobs in West Dorset represent hundreds of families who depend on visitors choosing to come to Lyme Regis, West Bay,…23 Apr 2025HANSARDSewageIn West Dorset, we are proud of our natural environment, but that pride is undermined by the relentless dumping of raw sewage into our waterways. In 2024, there were 4,196 sewage…23 Apr 2025HANSARD Israel: Refusal of Entry for UK ParliamentariansIt is my honour and privilege to serve on the Foreign Affairs Committee with the hon. Member for Sheffield Central (Abtisam Mohamed), and I put on record my support for her and my…07 Apr 2025HANSARDOverseas Estate: Urgent Repairs3. What steps he is taking with the Chancellor of the Exchequer to provide funding for urgent repairs to his Department’s overseas estates.01 Apr 2025HANSARDOverseas Estate: Urgent RepairsThe maintenance and upkeep of the 6,000 properties that constitute the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s overseas estate is estimated to cost £250 million a year. In…01 Apr 2025HANSARD Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords]I take the right hon. Gentleman’s point about creating parity between academic and technical education. Would a useful step in the direction of attracting people into the…31 Mar 2025HANSARD Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords]rose—31 Mar 2025HANSARD Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords]Will the hon. Lady give way?31 Mar 2025HANSARD UK-China RelationsTo answer the question from the hon. Member for Farnham and Bordon, 35% of China’s energy is renewable energy, which is up from 0% 15 years ago. By the end of this decade, given…26 Mar 2025HANSARD UK-China RelationsThe China audit was due to be published earlier this year. I understand it is now slated for the summer. Will the Minister take this opportunity to confirm when it will be…26 Mar 2025HANSARD UK-China RelationsWill the hon. Member give way?26 Mar 2025HANSARD Nutrition for Growth SummitIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Jardine. I congratulate the right hon. Member for Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale (David Mundell) on securing this…25 Mar 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillLike my hon. Friend, I have two chalk streams in my constituency. Does she agree that making water companies statutory consultees in any future developments will ensure provision…24 Mar 2025HANSARD Coastal CommunitiesI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for North Norfolk (Steff Aquarone) on securing the debate—although, on a beautiful day like this, I am sure I am not the only one pining…20 Mar 2025HANSARD Coastal CommunitiesI am afraid I will not, because I am very keen for my hon. Friend the Member for North Norfolk to have time to wind up. Digital exclusion remains a pressing issue. Many coastal…20 Mar 2025HANSARDCarbon Capture and StorageThe Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change has made it clear that by 2050, we need to be removing 10 billion tonnes of carbon from the atmosphere every year if we are to stand…18 Mar 2025