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HANSARDTrade NegotiationsI welcome the Minister’s statement and I congratulate him, this Labour Government and officials on negotiating the trade deal, particularly given the Conservative party’s abject…06 May 2025HANSARDKashmir: Increasing Tension(Urgent Question): Will the Minister make a statement on the killing of 26 people in Pahalgam in Kashmir and the increasing tension between India and Pakistan?29 Apr 2025HANSARDKashmir: Increasing TensionI thank you, Mr Speaker, for allowing this question, and I thank the Minister for his statement. I have three further points. First, this is a terrorist attack of the utmost…29 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.24 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am sure the Minister will agree that the diversity of those in positions of responsibility across all areas of UK Government and public institutions is key to maintaining…24 Apr 2025HANSARDBirmingham City CouncilOver 14 years, Birmingham city council lost £736 million of funding under the previous Conservative Government. Does the Minister agree that that is a big recipe for the situation…31 Mar 2025HANSARDAviation Sector: Support3. What steps she is taking to support the aviation sector.27 Mar 2025HANSARDAviation Sector: SupportAviation is a crucial part of the UK economy, with regional airports supporting jobs in communities across the UK, but with many more opportunities ahead. Will the Minister make…27 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.24 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government’s commitment to use defence procurement to strengthen our industrial sector is welcome. Will the Secretary of State please outline how the Government are supporting…24 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. I welcome the Government’s commitment to nuclear energy. I recently met representatives of Newcleo, a company developing small modular reactors using lead-cooled fast reactor…18 Mar 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I have no hesitation in supporting this part of the Bill. Simplifying and removing duplication is a good thing, particularly at the time of a death or when people are in difficult…04 Mar 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Hobhouse, and particularly your first chairship. The Government have said that the Bill has three core objectives: growing the…04 Mar 2025HANSARDFamily BusinessesWill the shadow Minister give way?26 Feb 2025HANSARDFamily BusinessesFor my entire working life I have been self-employed in the family business which was established by my dad and my uncle in 1975. Does the Minister agree with my experience that…26 Feb 2025HANSARDInstitute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords]I am pleased to speak on Second Reading of this Bill, which I welcome for its focus on overhauling the skills system in England, particularly in relation to apprenticeships and…25 Feb 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseAs an officer of the all-party parliamentary group on semiconductors, it was a pleasure to join colleagues in welcoming academics, industrialists, researchers and manufacturers to…13 Feb 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI welcome the Prime Minister’s recent comments about supporting and enabling the expansion of nuclear power stations in the UK through small modular reactors. The science and…06 Feb 2025HANSARD School Accountability and InterventionDoes the Minister agree that the new school report cards will need to balance the important additional information needed by parents with the requirement for school improvements…03 Feb 2025HANSARD School Accountability and InterventionI welcome the Minister’s statement and refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I have had various roles in voluntary governance, including as…03 Feb 2025