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HANSARDRailways BillDoes my hon. Friend agree with new clause 85, which would make the interests of disabled people a key performance indicator for Great British Railways? I have been contacted by…10 Jun 2026HANSARDRailways BillI speak to the staff on Hull Trains, which are used by the Secretary of State’s ministerial colleagues—to her left, the hon. Member for Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice…10 Jun 2026HANSARDRailways BillThe hon. Lady is making a powerful speech on this subject. Earlier I referred to Katrina, my constituent with thalidomide syndrome who struggles to reserve a seat and feel safe,…10 Jun 2026HANSARDRailways BillOne concern that has been repeatedly raised during scrutiny is that Great British Railways will both operate services and have significant influence by being the directing mind…10 Jun 2026HANSARDWaiting Lists: Unreported RemovalsPeople in Beverley and Holderness want high-quality and speedy care, not massaged waiting list numbers that suit Labour narratives. Of course, Mr Speaker, you will remember that…09 Jun 2026HANSARDWaiting Lists: Unreported Removals11. What assessment he has made of trends in the level of unreported removals from waiting lists.09 Jun 2026HANSARD Steel Industry (Nationalisation) BillThe hon. Gentleman is giving a powerful speech and showing great expertise. Is he confident, as so many critics of the steel plan were not, that the £2.5 billion that has been…08 Jun 2026HANSARD Steel Industry (Nationalisation) BillDoes the hon. Lady share my concern that the funds put in place by Government—£2.5 billion for the steel plan—are completely inadequate to match the enthusiasm of Members across…08 Jun 2026HANSARD Steel Industry (Nationalisation) BillWill the Minister give way?08 Jun 2026HANSARD Steel Industry (Nationalisation) BillTo help the hon. Member for Rotherham (Sarah Champion), I do not think I said anything about subsidising. What I am looking for, and what I think all of us across this Committee…08 Jun 2026HANSARD Steel Industry (Nationalisation) BillThe hon. Gentleman makes the point about the need for speed in these circumstances, but perhaps he could explain to the House why the endless resetting of a sunset clause,…08 Jun 2026HANSARD Steel Industry (Nationalisation) BillI am trying to understand how constraining Government powers in the three areas of concern would in any way lead to a delay. I do not think that any constraints imposed would…08 Jun 2026HANSARD Rail FreightI will call Lisa Smart to move the motion. I will then call the Minister to respond. I remind other Members that they may make a speech only with prior permission from both the…03 Jun 2026HANSARD Improving the UK Visa SystemI am going to call the first Opposition spokesman at 3.28 pm, so the remaining speakers have less than four minutes each—more like three and a half minutes—if I am to get everyone…03 Jun 2026HANSARD Improving the UK Visa SystemOrder. I am sure the hon. Gentleman will be winding his speech up soon.03 Jun 2026HANSARD Improving the UK Visa SystemBefore I call the Minister, let me say that I will look to call the Member in charge of the debate to make a winding-up speech at 3.58 pm.03 Jun 2026HANSARD Seasonal Hospitality Businesses in Coastal AreasAdmirably done. I call Richard Foord.03 Jun 2026HANSARD Improving the UK Visa SystemBriefly.03 Jun 2026HANSARD Improving the UK Visa SystemOrder. Given the number of speakers here, it is going to work out at about four and a half minutes each. I am not going to bring that in strictly for now, but if everybody is…03 Jun 2026HANSARD Improving the UK Visa SystemOrder. A Member has come in rather late and did not apply to speak in the debate, so I suggest that he does not speak. I call Daniel Zeichner.03 Jun 2026