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HANSARD Peter Mandelson: Government AppointmentThe Prime Minister presented the House with the information that he had at that time. Further questions about that should be directed to the Prime Minister. Fundamentally, the…21 Apr 2026HANSARDSecurity VettingI thank the Prime Minister for his statement and for the clarity contained within it, and for his apology again. Despite the protestations of Opposition party leaders and…20 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. Can I first take this opportunity to wish a very happy Vaisakhi to the Sikhs around the world who are celebrating it? Vaisakhi is a cultural celebration, but it is also the…14 Apr 2026HANSARD Social Cohesion Action PlanIn times of increasing division, there is no place for divisive rhetoric, and the Government clearly have a role to play in supporting cohesion. The Tories clearly failed in that…09 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. I recently visited the Lodge community centre in West Bromwich to meet five of the 25 young people who had arrived in the UK from Gaza to receive specialist medical…20 Jan 2026HANSARDWest Midlands PoliceI thank the Home Secretary for her statement. The west midlands is an incredibly diverse area, and this whole episode has had a significant impact on community cohesion and…14 Jan 2026HANSARD Ukraine and Wider Operational UpdateI thank the Secretary of State for his statement. The unity of the House in opposing those states who would do us harm is a key foundation of our strong national security…07 Jan 2026HANSARD Violence against Women and Girls StrategyI thank the Minister and all those in Government who worked so hard on this strategy. The shadow Minister, through her rhetoric, does her best to demonise whole communities, but…18 Dec 2025HANSARD Budget ResolutionsI will make my points. I will focus on the benefits of the Budget and the choices made by the Chancellor for people in my constituency. It is worth first reminding ourselves of…26 Nov 2025HANSARD Budget ResolutionsI thank the Chancellor of the Exchequer for her excellent Budget statement. I would take the right hon. Member for Tonbridge (Tom Tugendhat) and his colleagues more seriously on…26 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI recently met representatives of BUUK, a multi-utility infrastructure provider that constructs and operates essential utility assets, and can provide all utilities as a one-stop…24 Nov 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsThe Minister will be aware of the important role played by specialist “by and for” organisations in supporting victims from minority communities and bringing crucial cultural…17 Nov 2025HANSARDAsylum PolicyI thank the Home Secretary for her statement, which I fully support. My constituency, like hers, is incredibly diverse, with people originating in countries across the world…17 Nov 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls9. What steps her Department is taking to tackle violence against women and girls.17 Nov 2025HANSARDDefence Industrial Base6. What steps he is taking to help strengthen the defence industrial base.03 Nov 2025HANSARDDefence Industrial BaseA key ingredient in strengthening the industrial base is the innovation that our companies bring to the table. A&M EDM Ltd in my constituency is a specialist engineering company…03 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. Cryptocurrencies and digital assets are held by an increasing number of UK citizens—over 8 million people, according to recent figures—and the UK has the potential to be a…23 Oct 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.21 Oct 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe promised 2 million more appointments, and we have delivered 5 million, along with 2,000 extra GPs, 6,500 more mental health workers, 7,000 more doctors, and 13,000 more nurses…21 Oct 2025HANSARD Rape Gangs: National Statutory InquiryI thank the Minister for her responses, and I absolutely agree that it is crucial to get this right, so can she be absolutely clear that the inquiry will not be watered down,…21 Oct 2025