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HANSARDLocal Government ReorganisationThe Oxford-Cambridge growth corridor is one of the Government’s flagship regional growth priorities, with a ministerial champion in Lord Vallance to ensure joined-up delivery, yet…13 Jul 2026HANSARDThe Greater Cambridge Development Corporation (Establishment) Order 2026It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Huq. I would like to be clear at the outset that the diagnosis behind the idea of the corporation is one that I and many in…08 Jul 2026HANSARD Payment SchemeI thank the Minister for his continued commitment to improving the compensation scheme and for keeping the House up to date on its progress. I know that he takes this matter…06 Jul 2026HANSARDAccess to Further EducationI congratulate the hon. Member for Runcorn and Helsby (Sarah Pochin) on securing this important debate. Access to further education is access to opportunity. For most young…02 Jul 2026HANSARDDraft Lifelong Learning (Fee Limits) Regulations 2026It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Stringer. The Lib Dems have long supported the principle of a flexible credit-based system that lets people study in smaller…24 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Lifelong Learning (Fee Limits) Regulations 2026Well, I am a mathematician by trade. It is a small point, but every fee limit in the system is derived from that per-credit calculation, so will the Minister confirm the correct…24 Jun 2026HANSARDForest City: West SuffolkMy constituency is in the path of the Oxford-Cambridge arc. I welcome the proposed development at Cambourne; there is also a proposal for a new town just south of the…23 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. In April, the High Court found that the Office for Students had predetermined its decision against the University of Sussex, approaching the investigation with a “closed…22 Jun 2026HANSARDSteel 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 2026HANSARD 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 2026HANSARDTopical 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 2026HANSARDCambridgeshire 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 2026