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HANSARD Alleged Spying Case: Role of Attorney General’s OfficeThe Government are disappointed that this prosecution did not go ahead. If the previous Conservative Government had tightened our laws in relation to national security before…23 Oct 2025HANSARD Alleged Spying Case: Role of Attorney General’s OfficeI politely remind the right hon. Gentleman that this case was to be tried under the Government’s position in relation to China between 2021 and 2023, when his party was in…23 Oct 2025HANSARD Alleged Spying Case: Role of Attorney General’s OfficeThe charges in this case were brought under the Official Secrets Act 1911—outdated legislation, drawn up even before the dawn of world war one. As I said, the Attorney General,…23 Oct 2025HANSARD Alleged Spying Case: Role of Attorney General’s OfficeThe Attorney General will be setting out his evidence to the Joint Committee next Tuesday.23 Oct 2025HANSARD Alleged Spying Case: Role of Attorney General’s OfficeIn order for this case to succeed, it was based on the relationship with China at the time of the offences and how China was viewed then. I have already referred to the meeting on…23 Oct 2025HANSARD Alleged Spying Case: Role of Attorney General’s OfficeThe Attorney General will be giving his evidence to the Committee next week. I think it is right to say that the case was dropped by the CPS not on public interest grounds but on…23 Oct 2025HANSARDPlan for ChangeOur plan for change is already delivering the change the country voted for a year ago. Great British Energy, headquartered in Aberdeen, is investing £1 billion in offshore wind…10 Jul 2025HANSARDPlan for ChangeIt is in the common understanding, and we want a deeper relationship with our partners in the EU on this issue.10 Jul 2025HANSARDPlan for ChangeOur plan for growth is central to this mission-driven Government. Our investment in housing—building 1.5 million homes—will add £7 billion to the economy by the end of the…10 Jul 2025HANSARDPlan for ChangeSince coming into government a year ago, we have taken measures to fix the mess left behind by the Conservatives. That is why, in the first quarter of this year, we were the…10 Jul 2025HANSARDPlan for ChangeMy hon. Friend makes an important point. Under this Labour Government, NHS waiting lists are falling and we have an ambitious plan for the future of the NHS. Under the SNP,…10 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is right to celebrate the recent figures showing that the UK was the fastest-growing economy in the G7 in the first quarter of this year—a sign that this…05 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsVisiting schools in my constituency is one of my favourite parts of being a Member of Parliament, and I encourage all MPs to do the same. We will legislate to lower the voting age…05 Jun 2025HANSARDPlan for ChangeMy hon. Friend is a great champion for the people of Dartford. Fixing Britain’s creaking infrastructure is vital for our growth mission and plan for change. We are reforming our…24 Apr 2025HANSARDPlan for ChangeThe prediction is that we are set to be the largest growing European economy in the G7. Since coming into government in July, we have prioritised growth: for example, Universal…24 Apr 2025HANSARDPlan for ChangeThe Minister for the Cabinet Office has been negotiating with the EU in the country’s national interest. We have been clear that there will be no return to the customs union or…24 Apr 2025HANSARDPlan for ChangeThis Government were elected with an overwhelming mandate to deliver change. We inherited a country hit by an unprecedented cost of living crisis, with millions stuck on waiting…24 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am pleased to hear about the seven new free breakfast clubs in Carlisle, and I am delighted that Brent Knoll school in my constituency also has a new free breakfast club. With…24 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs we set out in our manifesto, the Government are committed to encouraging participation in our democracy and believe that it is unacceptable when legitimate voters are prevented…24 Apr 2025HANSARDMinisterial AppointmentsThe Cabinet Secretary may be asked by the Prime Minister to advise on any matter supporting the smooth running of government, including ministerial appointments. There is no…06 Mar 2025