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HANSARD Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) BillI hate to burst the hon. Gentleman’s bubble, but in 2019, when this House was grappling with how to take forward Brexit, there was a vote on 1 April on a proposal from the then…15 Dec 2025HANSARDDefence Spending: Economic Growth6. What steps he is taking through defence spending to help increase economic growth.15 Dec 2025HANSARD Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) BillWill the Minister give way?15 Dec 2025HANSARD Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) BillIt’s nice to be loved, isn’t it, Madam Deputy Speaker? I congratulate the Minister on bringing forward the Bill. On exports, the world-leading ceramics industry in Stoke-on-Trent…15 Dec 2025HANSARDEnergy CostsThe UK ceramics sector is one of the most gas and electricity-intensive industries in the UK, so I make my usual plea to the Minister to consider changes to the supercharger…11 Dec 2025HANSARDSeasonal WorkI have some affection for the hon. Gentleman, and he has a lovely smile. Can he tell me how many members of the shadow Cabinet—or Conservative Members who serve on the Opposition…10 Dec 2025HANSARDSeasonal WorkUnder a Conservative council and a Conservative Government, Stoke-on-Trent had one of highest levels—if not the highest level—of NEETs anywhere in the country. The number is now…10 Dec 2025HANSARDSeasonal WorkI remember sitting on the Opposition Benches when the Conservatives were in government. They were trumpeting their increase in the minimum wage and saying that the creation of the…10 Dec 2025HANSARD Conduct of the Chancellor of the ExchequerI congratulate the shadow Chancellor on finally working out what apologies are; I know he is demanding them from this side of the House. Before he carries on, will he apologise…10 Dec 2025HANSARD Conduct of the Chancellor of the ExchequerOn the right hon. Gentleman’s new-found concern for pensioners in poverty, the one time that the triple lock was suspended was under the Conservatives in 2021. I believe that he…10 Dec 2025HANSARD Conduct of the Chancellor of the ExchequerWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?10 Dec 2025HANSARD Conduct of the Chancellor of the ExchequerThey’re more interesting than your speech.10 Dec 2025HANSARD Conduct of the Chancellor of the ExchequerWill the Minister give way?10 Dec 2025HANSARD Conduct of the Chancellor of the ExchequerOn Dickens, whom the shadow Chancellor mentioned, Mr Bumble, a minor parish official, was described as having “a great idea of his oratorical powers and his importance”. Does that…10 Dec 2025HANSARDKashmir: Self-determinationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Bradford East (Imran Hussain) on his continuing leadership on this…10 Dec 2025HANSARDKashmir: Self-determinationNo, I will not. The Minister is a diligent man and takes these issues very seriously; will he outline what regular engagement there is between the Foreign Office and…10 Dec 2025HANSARDKashmir: Self-determinationWill the Minister give way?10 Dec 2025HANSARDKashmir: Self-determinationI thank the Minister for the tone in which he is responding. He says that the UK Government’s position is that this is a matter for India and Pakistan, but that we encourage…10 Dec 2025HANSARDSkills EnglandSkills England has the potential to really make an impact in places like north Staffordshire, where there are skills that we need for the jobs of tomorrow. However, those…08 Dec 2025HANSARD Maccabi Tel Aviv FC: Away Fans BanWhen making these sorts of decisions, it is important to have several points of information. Can the Minister confirm whether UEFA was present at the safety advisory group meeting…08 Dec 2025