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HANSARD Victory over Japan: 80th AnniversaryIt is an absolute privilege to speak today as we mark the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan, an occasion for national reflection, remembrance and gratitude. We in the Liberal…21 Jul 2025HANSARD Independent Water CommissionWe welcome the Government’s commitment to cutting water bills by 50% in the next three years. However, given the stark increases that consumers have paid because of failed water…21 Jul 2025HANSARD UkraineI thank the Defence Secretary for advance sight of his statement. We welcome the additional support to Ukraine, because we must continue to support Ukraine to defend Europe.…17 Jul 2025HANSARD RAF Photographic Reconnaissance UnitIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Vaz. I thank the hon. Member for Carlisle (Ms Minns) for securing this very important debate. I am honoured to speak today in…17 Jul 2025HANSARDFreedom of Religion or Belief: UK Foreign PolicyDoes the hon. Member agree that the UK’s credibility on promoting religious freedom abroad is significantly undermined by the deep cuts to official development assistance, which…17 Jul 2025HANSARDRenewable EnergyOver 50% of our food and £2.7 billion in lifesaving medicines depend on the cold chain, but operators face soaring energy costs and growing grid instability. In Epsom and Ewell,…15 Jul 2025HANSARDRenewable Energy17. What steps he is taking to increase the use of renewable energy.15 Jul 2025HANSARDAfghanistanI thank the Minister for the Armed Forces for his briefing on this issue this morning. I am pleased this House now has the opportunity to scrutinise this alarming data breach. It…15 Jul 2025HANSARDNorthern Ireland Veterans: ProsecutionMost who served in Northern Ireland did so with absolute honour, including many of my former colleagues. It is precisely because of that record that they deserve a system based on…14 Jul 2025HANSARDNorthern Ireland Veterans: ProsecutionWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?14 Jul 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner BillI welcome Lord amendments 2B and 2C, tabled by Baroness Goldie in response to the Government’s rejection of the original proposals. These amendments are not about party politics.…02 Jul 2025HANSARD DefenceToday’s motion may appear procedural, but it sits at the heart of how we govern our armed forces and, by extension, how we uphold parliamentary democracy and the rule of law.…02 Jul 2025HANSARDUniversal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillDoes my hon. Friend agree with me that changing life-critical benefits in a rush, gambling with people’s futures without evidence, and only listening when their Back Benchers…01 Jul 2025HANSARDWelfare ReformWhy are the proposed PIP cuts still being applied to new claimants, many of whose needs are as urgent and severe as those of existing claimants?30 Jun 2025HANSARDDefence Spending: Cross-party TalksThe Government’s commitment to reach 5% on GDP on defence spending is the right decision. As we face the once-in-a-generation threat from Russia, it is vital that we regenerate…30 Jun 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Family HousingI welcome the recent announcement of funding to improve military housing, but our fantastic service personnel deserve more than short-term fixes. This year’s armed forces…30 Jun 2025HANSARD Armed Forces DayIt is an absolute privilege to speak in today’s debate on Armed Forces Day—a day on which we recognise and celebrate the bravery, dedication and sacrifice of those who serve and…26 Jun 2025HANSARD G7 and NATO SummitsDoes the Prime Minister agree that, in the context of the threat posed by Putin, we must provide more guidance and support to Britons to prepare them for the possibility of a…26 Jun 2025HANSARDNational Armaments DirectorI agree with my hon. Friend that it would absolutely help our deterrence if we could increase troop numbers. The Liberal Democrats are calling for new bonus schemes to recruit and…25 Jun 2025HANSARDNational Armaments DirectorI know how important the defence industry is to my hon. Friend’s constituency, so I ask the Minister to consider that. We would end the scandal of poor service housing by…25 Jun 2025