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HANSARD National Youth StrategyI remind Members that they should bob if they wish to be called. I will call the Front-Bench spokespeople at 5.10 pm. This debate is popular, so I set a time limit of three…08 Jul 2026HANSARDEarly Release of PrisonersI took part in the independent rape gang inquiry, meeting victims who had waited such a long time for justice and to see their abusers put behind bars. What does the Minister have…07 Jul 2026HANSARD Future of British HorseracingI appreciate that the Minister might not be able to answer some of the very specific questions I raised, so could she make sure that the Gambling Minister writes to me with the…07 Jul 2026HANSARDEarly Release of PrisonersI took part in Rupert Lowe’s independent rape gang inquiry—07 Jul 2026HANSARDPoint of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. In response to my question about the Peak Cluster project, the Minister for Climate implied that her Department was open to providing answers on…07 Jul 2026HANSARD Future of British HorseracingBetter support is needed from everywhere—that is what I am talking about—but those are key issues that are undermining the industry. That is why I will press on with the key…07 Jul 2026HANSARD Future of British HorseracingIt is a real pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Harris. It is a pleasure to see leading trainer Nicky Henderson here today. That should indicate how important this…07 Jul 2026HANSARDClimate Change: International DiscussionsHas the Minister discussed the Peak Cluster project with her international counterparts? What have they made of the lack of cost-benefit analysis by the British Government? Will…07 Jul 2026HANSARDPrisoner Early ReleaseLast week, the Government announced the first areas to be investigated as part of the rape gang inquiry, yet under their new Sentencing Act, rapists and child groomers will be…29 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence Spending and ReadinessWill my hon. Friend give way?23 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence Spending and ReadinessCan my right hon. Friend clarify the financial offer that the Prime Minister made for the defence investment plan? Can he confirm that it was only 0.08% of GDP, which was £10…23 Jun 2026HANSARD Puberty BlockersI have been listening to the debate and have not yet heard what the Government will deem to be a measure of success of this puberty blocker trial before it goes ahead. What are…23 Jun 2026HANSARD Puberty BlockersI thank the hon. Lady for giving way; I am listening to her very intently. Does she know what a measure of success would be in this puberty blocker trial? If 80% of the children…23 Jun 2026HANSARDWater SafetyBefore Mr Paffey replies, I should tell all Members that it is rude to join during a speech and then ask a question first thing. It is not the etiquette of the House. Please come…09 Jun 2026HANSARDEnergy CostsI will call Hannah Spencer to move the motion and then I will call the Minister to respond. I remind other Members that they need to have sought permission from the Member in…09 Jun 2026HANSARDWater SafetyI call Maya Ellis, who has just arrived.09 Jun 2026HANSARDWater SafetyOrder. I am mindful of the time. It might have to be four minutes each to make sure that everybody gets in.09 Jun 2026HANSARDEnergy CostsI will call Hannah Spencer to move the motion and then I will call the Minister to respond. I remind other Members that they need to have sought permission from the Member in…09 Jun 2026HANSARDChild Sexual Offender DataMy right hon. Friend makes an excellent point; only then can we root out why people failed to investigate. Was it because of fear of being called racist, or even far right? Why…01 Jun 2026HANSARDChild Sexual Offender DataThat is shameful. I am delighted that my right hon. Friend brought that up; that is why it is essential that today’s debate rectifies that situation. Missing from Baroness Casey’s…01 Jun 2026