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HANSARDProcedure CommitteeI thank my hon. Friend for the excellent work he does with us on the Committee. His contributions are always valuable and should be listened to carefully. Yes, we considered both…04 Sept 2025HANSARDProcedure CommitteeI thank my hon. Friend for that question, and I know that was a very difficult day for him. We spoke briefly on that day, and I know how hard it was. I think everyone on all sides…04 Sept 2025HANSARD Pavement ParkingWe are having an absolutely important debate today. It is important to make sure that we have accessible pavements for all, for all the reasons that the hon. Lady has outlined. In…03 Sept 2025HANSARD The Battle of BritainThe hon. Member is making a powerful point about the preparedness of the RAF being much more than what was perhaps seen by the public. Will he join me in paying tribute to the…02 Sept 2025HANSARD Extending the Ukraine Permission Extension SchemeThis weekend I met with Karine Osipyan and Artur Manucharyan, who have been told by the Home Office that they were granted permission under the Ukraine family scheme in error, and…21 Jul 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel Bill (Third sitting)The hon. Member reflects the concern that we all have to make sure that our constituents can continue to go on holiday, and that trade can continue to happen, but does he agree…17 Jul 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel Bill (First sitting)Q To pick up on an item raised by Mr Greenwood, we have heard the Government talking about how this is the first legislation of its kind in the world. What impact do the other…15 Jul 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel Bill (Second sitting)Q This question has come up in some of the other discussions today, but do you think there is enough in the Bill to properly incentivise the move beyond first and second…15 Jul 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel Bill (Second sitting)Q Sitting in the audience, you will have heard me ask this question of the last person. We had a witness this morning who said they did not believe the revenue certainty mechanism…15 Jul 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel Bill (Second sitting)Q This morning, we had a witness say that they did not believe the revenue certainty mechanism was required, that the market would essentially take care of the solution itself,…15 Jul 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel Bill (First sitting)Q You alluded to this earlier, but have you done any work with your customers—either passenger or freight—on how much they care about SAF specifically, or sustainability more…15 Jul 2025HANSARD Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillI am happy to take one final intervention.09 Jul 2025HANSARD Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillI will speak to amendment 17, which I tabled with the support of 62 Members from across the House. It would ensure that if a person has a fluctuating condition such as Parkinson’s…09 Jul 2025HANSARD Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillI very much thank the Minister for his intervention, which I think will provide extensive reassurance to those with Parkinson’s and other conditions. I will keep a watching brief…09 Jul 2025HANSARD Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillI know that the thoughts of Members across the House are with my hon. Friend and his family. I know what a challenging time it has been, and the fact that he has been able to…09 Jul 2025HANSARD Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillAgain, I understand from my helpful conversations with the Minister that this is taking existing guidance and applying it to law, but I understand the hon. Member’s concern. My…09 Jul 2025HANSARD Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillAs my hon. Friend will know, my amendment specifically mentions MS, and she and I have had shared friends who have suffered with that condition. We must ensure that there is a…09 Jul 2025HANSARDSpending Review 2025: ScotlandAs others have said, Sir John, I thank you very much for your patience this morning. After a previous, similar Westminster Hall debate a number of months ago, a colleague said…02 Jul 2025HANSARDSpending Review 2025: ScotlandThank you, Sir John. I will of course take that on board. You will glad to hear what I am coming to next. Economically, however, we have seen the SNP’s failure to take…02 Jul 2025HANSARDSpending Review 2025: ScotlandJust to clarify, there was a ferry from Rosyth to Europe when the SNP was in power. The SNP failed to support it previously, and has taken no action to investigate the legal…02 Jul 2025