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HANSARDSteel TariffsA specialist manufacturer in my constituency employs 26 people designing and fabricating foundation tooling systems used in piling and construction across the country. None of the…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARD Lifelong Learning: “University of the Air” White PaperIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Desmond. I congratulate the hon. Member for Southport (Patrick Hurley) on securing the debate. I know that he is a…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. The Government have described the recently announced greater Cambridge development corporation as “infrastructure-first” development, so will the Minister set out what new…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDCambridgeshire and Bedfordshire: Transport LinksThe Universal resort will be a major employer, as well as a visitor destination, and East West Rail is central to people getting there sustainably. For my constituents, that…11 Jun 2026HANSARDCambridgeshire and Bedfordshire: Transport Links5. What steps she is taking to improve transport links between Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire in the context of the Universal United Kingdom resort.11 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble AddressThe Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister reminded the House on Monday that he had given 10 updates on the Mandelson affair to Parliament, and, as the Paymaster General reminded…03 Jun 2026HANSARDMilburn Review: Interim ReportMilburn highlights the need for the cross-departmental working that the Minister has highlighted, but I wonder what structures are in place for that. We have already seen missed…02 Jun 2026HANSARD Children: Development of Essential SkillsIt is a pleasure to serve under you in the Chair, Dr Allin-Khan. I congratulate the hon. Member for Bracknell (Peter Swallow) on securing this really important debate. Whether…02 Jun 2026HANSARD Children: Development of Essential SkillsThe point is well made about the importance of early years. That decision was sadly before my time, but it has certainly had consequences that we should all attempt to put right.…02 Jun 2026HANSARD Health BillReducing duplication, streamlining priorities, and getting resources close to frontline care—these are reasonable aims. My concern is that in pursuing simplification the Bill…01 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Recruitment and RetentionJoining the armed forces demands a huge personal commitment from young people, but those who put their hand up to serve can wait the best part of a year or more, with little…01 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Recruitment and RetentionI thank the Minister for his answer— [ Interruption. ]01 Jun 2026HANSARD Health BillThe CQC and HSSIB themselves have expressed concerns about how those two organisations might be brought together. The AAIB is separate from the Civil Aviation Authority, and that…01 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Recruitment and Retention1. What steps he is taking to improve recruitment and retention in the armed forces.01 Jun 2026HANSARD Peter Mandelson: Government AppointmentYesterday the Prime Minister stood at the Dispatch Box for nearly 2.5 hours and said on at least 12 occasions that appointing Mandelson was an “error of judgment”—his judgment. He…21 Apr 2026HANSARDInfected Blood Compensation SchemeI, too, welcome the Minister’s statement and his commitment to updating the House regularly on this issue. However, my constituent was infected with hepatitis C in 1993 and is…14 Apr 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseFollowing on from that, St Neots is the fastest growing town in Cambridgeshire, and our community-led festival has attracted 35,000 people in recent years, demonstrating the…19 Mar 2026HANSARD Online HarmsThe text of the motion asks for a review, and that is certainly what I want to see. I have not come here today to stir up panic or to imply that the wellbeing of our children, or…19 Mar 2026HANSARD Online HarmsI beg to move, That this House believes that current legislation is falling short in preventing online harms; and calls on the Government to review whether it is necessary to…19 Mar 2026HANSARD Online HarmsI thank all Members who have contributed to the debate. The hon. Member for Blaydon and Consett (Liz Twist) told us about the 135 deaths linked to one pro-suicide forum—135 people…19 Mar 2026