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HANSARDTourism SectorI am grateful to the Secretary of State for that answer. With people coming to Buckinghamshire to enjoy the beauty of our countryside walking in the Chilterns, the tourism sector…16 Apr 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ11. After 25 years on Princes Risborough High Street, retailer Kado has said that it is closing, citing hikes in business rates and the increases in taxation on employing people…15 Apr 2026HANSARDCost of Heating OilWas I? I was never a Minister.15 Apr 2026HANSARDCost of Heating OilIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Dr Allin-Khan. I am grateful to the hon. Member for North Norfolk (Steff Aquarone) for securing this important debate. I must…15 Apr 2026HANSARDCost of Heating OilThe Minister seems to have pivoted towards electricity and away from heating oil, which this debate is about. On the wind auctions, I am not sure consumers will thank him for the…15 Apr 2026HANSARDCost of Heating Oilrose—15 Apr 2026HANSARDDraft Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2026It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Lewell. As the Minister invoked a couple of events in his speech, I will go for a different safety first approach by drawing…14 Apr 2026HANSARDDraft Energy Prices Act 2022 (Extension of Time Limit) Regulations 2026It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship this morning, Ms Vaz. I note at the outset that the Opposition will not divide the Committee on this statutory instrument. We do…14 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle EastFor years, and well before this conflict took place, Members across the House have called on the Government of the day to proscribe the IRGC. Regardless of whether it has been the…13 Apr 2026HANSARDSEND Provision and ReformI have been contacted by a huge number of constituents raising concerns about delays to EHCPs, a lack of specialist placements and the struggle to secure the support that their…13 Apr 2026HANSARDSEND Provision and ReformI agree with the hon. Gentleman. It is the whole system that suffers in the circumstance that he describes, such as the teaching staff who do their absolute best and every other…13 Apr 2026HANSARDSEND Provision and ReformMy right hon. Friend hits the nail precisely on the head. It is the interests of those families that motivated me to speak in this debate, and I entirely endorse the point that he…13 Apr 2026HANSARDDriving Test Waiting TimesThe waiting time for driving tests has got worse since the Government took office. As others have said, it is critical that, whether for work or education, young people are able…26 Mar 2026HANSARDDriving Test Waiting TimesThe reality on the ground is very different: people are waiting far longer for their driving test than they should have to, and that is happening under this Government. Waiting…26 Mar 2026HANSARDSupport for MotoristsThe costs of motoring are going up for everyone later this year because of the choices of this Labour Government. A set of motorists who are too often forgotten are those who…26 Mar 2026HANSARDHeating Oil: Rural HomesI declare an interest: my home is off the gas grid and my boiler is fuelled by domestic heating oil. I have listened carefully to the Minister’s answers, and there have been…24 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastOn top of the direct attacks by Iran, its principal proxy in the region, Hezbollah, continues to defy the Lebanese Government by using Lebanon as a base from which to fire rockets…23 Mar 2026HANSARDHatzola Ambulance AttackI join the Minister in condemning this evil attack and expressing my sympathy with the British Jewish community. To build on the point made by my right hon. Friend the Member for…23 Mar 2026HANSARDDraft Electricity and Gas (Energy Company Obligation) (Amendment) (Specified Period) Order 2026It is a pleasure, as ever, to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Barker. Energy efficiency in the home sits at the heart of our ability as a country to support those struggling…23 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseDoes the Leader of the House seriously think it is reasonable for the Government to announce a new framework that will have a profound effect on Mid Buckinghamshire—and indeed…19 Mar 2026