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HANSARDDraft Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026It is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Ms Jardine, for the first time. I welcome the opportunity to sit opposite the Minister—I appreciate the remarks that he has…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDTopical QuestionsI refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. The Government have previously stated that Hamas must voluntarily disarm in accordance with the…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. In the last three years, the number of Metropolitan police officers has fallen by 3,000, and it is now at a lower level than it was in May 2016, when Sadiq Khan became Mayor…08 Jun 2026HANSARDCommunity Infrastructure Levy: HomeownersIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Turner, and to take part in this debate about the impact of the community infrastructure levy on private homeowners. I thank…29 Apr 2026HANSARDDraft Provision of Information (Contractual Control) (Registered Land) Regulations 2026I think it is the first time, Ms Vaz, that I have had the pleasure of serving with you in the Chair; I very much look forward to it. I welcome the opportunity to sit opposite the…22 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. Point 13 of the first phase of the Gaza peace plan negotiated by the United States is very clear…21 Apr 2026HANSARDHousing Needs: Young PeopleThis is the first time I have served with you in the Chair, Ms Butler. It is a pleasure to do so, and to take part in this debate about the housing needs of young people. I thank…16 Apr 2026HANSARDProtecting the Green BeltIs the Minister confident that the Government’s invention of the term “grey belt” is providing protection to the green belt?13 Apr 2026HANSARDProtecting the Green BeltThe Government have previously claimed that so-called grey-belt land is comprised of old petrol stations and disused car parks, but by December 2025, of the 13 developments of 10…13 Apr 2026HANSARDDraft Building Safety (Responsible Actors Scheme and Prohibitions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026It is always a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. I welcome the opportunity to sit opposite the Minister again, and appreciate the remarks Committee members…13 Apr 2026HANSARD Women’s Safety in Rural AreasIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd, and to take part in this debate about the impact of planning on women’s safety in rural areas. Any concern about the…24 Mar 2026HANSARD Grenfell Tower Memorial (Expenditure) BillI thank the Secretary of State and the Minister for their work today to shepherd this important Bill through Second Reading. I also want to thank all hon. Members, who contributed…16 Mar 2026HANSARD Grenfell Tower Memorial (Expenditure) BillThis will be one of those rare occasions when there is a broad consensus across the House. The Opposition support the Government in wishing to continue the work begun since that…16 Mar 2026HANSARDCivil Service Pension SchemeI thank the Minister for her answer because, like many hon. Members on both sides of the House, I have been getting correspondence from former civil servants whose payments have…05 Mar 2026HANSARDCivil Service Pension Scheme2. What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the delivery of the civil service pension scheme.05 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ9. The United States of America is our most important international strategic ally. Does the Prime Minister believe that his dithering and equivocal response to events in the…04 Mar 2026HANSARDSpring ForecastIf lifting the two-child benefit cap is such a moral imperative for this Labour Government, could the Chancellor advise the House why only 20 months ago, a commitment to do so was…03 Mar 2026HANSARDNursery Provision: Greater London9. What steps she has taken to help improve nursery provision in Greater London.02 Mar 2026HANSARDNursery Provision: Greater LondonI thank the Minister for her response. Late last year, with relatively little notice, the trustees of a pre-school in my constituency, Crofton Early Learners, decided to close the…02 Mar 2026HANSARDBuilding Safety RegulatorWhen announcing reforms to the Building Safety Regulator last June, the Secretary of State’s Department promised to “enhance the review of newbuild applications, unblock delays…23 Feb 2026