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HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner BillDoes the hon. and learned Gentleman agree that it is to the discredit of the Opposition that they do not even have a shadow Veterans Minister who could bring up the issues he is…21 Jan 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner BillI congratulate the new Government on introducing the Bill so early in their term. It was a pleasure to serve on the Committee, along with friends on both sides of the House, and…21 Jan 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner BillI agree that housing is one of the issues that the commissioner will want to consider, and I hope that they will, in Scotland and throughout the United Kingdom, but I do not think…21 Jan 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner BillWill the right hon. Member give way?21 Jan 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner BillI am very much enjoying the right hon. Member’s remarks from the Dispatch Box, as I always do, but he is discussing an issue that is definitely not within the scope of the Bill.…21 Jan 2025HANSARDUK-Ukraine 100-year PartnershipI thank the Foreign Secretary for his statement. We have already seen the extensive role of the Russian shadow fleet in the Black sea and across the world, most recently in the…20 Jan 2025HANSARD Global Combat Air ProgrammeI congratulate my hon. Friend and the whole Committee on a fantastic report. Could he expand a little on the export potential of Tempest and how he thinks the Government might be…20 Jan 2025HANSARD Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that the move to ensure that veterans’ passes could be used as voter ID, which was one of the first things that this Labour Government did, was a welcome…17 Jan 2025HANSARDLicensing Hours Extension BillI am delighted to hear that my hon. Friend will now have, I think, at least 12 free drinks in his constituency! Does he agree with me about the importance of community-owned and…17 Jan 2025HANSARD Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) BillThe stramash that my hon. Friend refers to around electoral systems is added to in Scotland, where initially the Scottish Parliament had a four-year term. That was…17 Jan 2025HANSARD Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) Billrose—17 Jan 2025HANSARD Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) BillMy hon. Friend is making a fantastic speech. Does she agree that—17 Jan 2025HANSARD Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) BillAlthough my mum did not work for the Electoral Commission, she was a polling counter both at polling stations during the day and at the count, including for the very first…17 Jan 2025HANSARD Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that the Bill is vital to ensuring that everyone in Scotland, Wales and across the UK has every opportunity to vote in elections, and that we must…17 Jan 2025HANSARD Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) BillMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech about accessibility and the need for proxy votes. I did some research on this issue prior to today, and I discussed with a constituent…17 Jan 2025HANSARD Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) BillI think we both hope that this fantastic Bill is passed today and continues its parliamentary journey, but will my hon. Friend join me in urging both the Scottish Government and…17 Jan 2025HANSARD Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) BillI thank my hon. Friend for giving way—and other Members for not asking her to give way at the same time. During the most recent general election campaign, an awful lot of time was…17 Jan 2025HANSARD Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) BillThe point my hon. Friend makes about students during the summer is absolutely correct. Did he find on the doorstep, during the most recent general election, isolated incidents of…17 Jan 2025HANSARDNew Homes (Solar Generation) BillI thank the hon. Member for letting me interrupt his excellent speech, which is loaded with fantastic puns that I would be very proud of. What discussions has he had with industry…17 Jan 2025HANSARD UK Submarine FleetI beg to move, That this House has considered the UK submarine fleet. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Murrison. The UK submarine fleet has a long and…15 Jan 2025