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HANSARDGetting Britain Working AgainThe energy independence—or dependence, as I think we can probably call it—Bill will make us more reliant on overseas imports of oil and gas. We will use oil and gas for many years…14 May 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesThat is a very welcome intervention. My recollection, and that of most Opposition Members, is that the Prime Minister said there was no pressure whatsoever. That is not what was…28 Apr 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesIs the hon. Member therefore suggesting that the previous ambassador was not capable?28 Apr 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesGenius! My hon. Friend is full of great ideas. That is the calibre that we expect of him. On misleading the House, the Prime Minister said that no one in No. 10 was aware that…28 Apr 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesHaving listened to this debate, I fear that the Labour Back Benchers who do not support the motion are being too pessimistic. They see a referral to the Privileges Committee as a…28 Apr 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesWill the hon. Gentleman give way?28 Apr 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesThe hon. Member mentioned the Guardian story on 16 April. The Prime Minister found out about this on 14 April, so the earliest opportunity would have been 15 April at Prime…28 Apr 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesThat says all we need to know. I hope that Labour Back Benchers and, indeed, Ministers see today as the opportunity it is for the Prime Minister. By voting for the motion, they…28 Apr 2026HANSARDDraft Warm Home Discount (Scotland) Regulations 2026We can. This is an alternative to the warm home discount, Sir Desmond.27 Apr 2026HANSARDDraft Warm Home Discount (Scotland) Regulations 2026It is per year. Does that fall completely on the Scottish Government’s budget, or is it shared between the Governments of Westminster and Holyrood? Given that there is an…27 Apr 2026HANSARDDraft Warm Home Discount (Scotland) Regulations 2026The warm home discount, as I say, moves bill payers’ and taxpayers’ money around; it does not reduce the cost, and it does not take money off bills. People are still paying it,…27 Apr 2026HANSARDDraft Warm Home Discount (Scotland) Regulations 2026It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Desmond. As the Minister has outlined, the draft regulations set out provision for the continuation of the warm home…27 Apr 2026HANSARDEducationI thank the Minister for that update. The scheme is long overdue, but of course it does not go far enough. Let us take, for example, the case of Brodie Mitchell, who was suspended…27 Apr 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble Address: Government Response UpdateThe shadow Chancellor for the Duchy of Lancaster has asked today and previously, as have other Conservative Members, about the existence or not of a declaration of interests form…27 Apr 2026HANSARDDraft Warm Home Discount (Scotland) Regulations 2026Does the Minister think it fair that someone who is £1 or £10 over the limit will have to pay for someone who is £1 or £10 under the limit? This redistribution is penalising…27 Apr 2026HANSARDHigher Education: Freedom of SpeechI thank the Minister for that update. The scheme is long overdue, but of course it does not go far enough. Let us take, for example, the case of Brodie Mitchell, who was suspended…20 Apr 2026HANSARDHigher Education: Freedom of Speech16. What recent progress her Department has made on implementing the complaints scheme provided for in the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023.20 Apr 2026HANSARDEconomic GrowthA strong job and business market is key for economic growth, but Labour’s huge rise in national insurance is a direct jobs tax, and the SNP’s huge increase in business rates is a…15 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle EastThe price of energy is obviously important, but as important is the security of supply. Whether the Government like it or not, over 70% of our energy comes from oil and gas. The…13 Apr 2026HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and Reconciliation2. What steps he is taking to replace the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023.25 Mar 2026