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HANSARDEngagementsQ1. If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 15 July.15 Jul 2026HANSARDEngagementsI associate myself with the Prime Minister’s remarks about Ann Widdecombe. I take this opportunity to thank him for his public service, and wish him and his family all the best…15 Jul 2026HANSARDAccess to NHS Dental ServicesThe hon. Member for Bishop Auckland (Sam Rushworth) is right about dentistry. We have had no clarity from the Minister as to the vision for the future. What should people expect?…14 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThis is a humiliating day for the right hon. Gentleman. Like my colleagues, I have a great deal of respect for him, yet he has been asked to give this embarrassing performance in…14 Jul 2026HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker.14 Jul 2026HANSARDPoints of OrderThe Leader of the House, in his reply to me, suggested that I had cost my right hon. Friend the Member for Aldridge-Brownhills (Wendy Morton) her job as Chief Whip when, like him,…14 Jul 2026HANSARDSupport for Pig FarmersIt is a great pleasure to participate in this debate, Sir Christopher, and to have the Minister in his place. I agree with practically every word that has been said by colleagues…14 Jul 2026HANSARDSupport for Pig FarmersI have represented pig farmers in Holderness for 21 years—it has always been volatile, and the farmers accept the volatility, but never has there been quite such a concatenation…14 Jul 2026HANSARDSupport for Pig FarmersYou used to kick them around?14 Jul 2026HANSARDSupport for Pig FarmersI congratulate the Minister on the meeting he will have tomorrow and his offer to engage. I gently press him on reaching out. He has made it clear that he does not think that the…14 Jul 2026HANSARDMaritime and Coastguard AgencyOn 2 January, Grace and Sarah Keeling and Mark Ratcliffe tragically lost their lives in the sea at Withernsea. Through that day and late into the night, coastguard rescue officers…08 Jul 2026HANSARDFurther Education PathwaysI recently met Alex Miles, managing director of Yorkshire Learning Providers, and heard a worrying tale that differs greatly from what the Minister has told the House today. I…22 Jun 2026HANSARDRailways 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 2026