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HANSARDUK-EU SummitMy hon. Friend has covered a range of groups—he mentioned farmers, businesses, young people and the creative sector—but is it not the truth that all these groups are simply…13 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]As all hon. Members in the Chamber know, data is the DNA of our modern life. It drives our economy, our NHS and our public services, often silently but ultimately powerfully. For…07 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs the chair of the all-party parliamentary group on fusion energy, I know that fusion technology not only has the potential to create thousands of jobs, but could also be the…29 Apr 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [Lords]It is a pleasure to speak as the proud Member of Parliament for Rushcliffe, the home of Nottingham Forest football club. Many will know that Forest fans have had a season to…28 Apr 2025HANSARDScientific and Regulatory Procedures: Use of DogsOn that point, the previous Government committed to doubling investment in this area. Would my hon. Friend, like me, welcome the current Government matching that, if not improving…28 Apr 2025HANSARDSewageI am a neighbour of my hon. Friend. She will know that Severn Trent received an £18 million reward for the quality of its PR19 plan, but in its “Water Quality Report 2025”,…23 Apr 2025HANSARDWaste IncineratorsDoes the right hon. Member agree that a sense of where incinerators are located around the country would be helpful, so that we could see the demand for incineration versus the…03 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseYesterday, on 2 April, I received an unprompted letter from the Home Builders Federation, which said: “A recent Freedom of Information request…shows that Rushcliffe Borough…03 Apr 2025HANSARDGaza: Israeli Military OperationsI put on record my sincere desire to see the Israeli hostages returned as soon as possible. The International Development Committee recently spent time in Geneva as part of its…02 Apr 2025HANSARD Universities: Funding and EmploymentIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Vickers. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Bedford (Mohammad Yasin) on securing this important debate. I note with…02 Apr 2025HANSARD Bosnia and HerzegovinaAs has been noted, the actions of Milorad Dodik over the past few weeks and months have seriously undermined the stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina and have undermined the Dayton…31 Mar 2025HANSARD Great British Energy BillAs an energy industry professional before entering this place, I am very pleased to see that Great British Energy is making impressive strides. It has secured a landmark…25 Mar 2025HANSARDEuropean Union: UK MembershipIt is forward movement and momentum that many of my constituents want to see. I will come to a couple of the things that I think could be done to achieve that. We cannot afford to…24 Mar 2025HANSARDEuropean Union: UK MembershipMy hon. Friend is absolutely right that the position has changed. There were a lot of mistakes. We do not need to go back to the past and examine all that, but I think we will…24 Mar 2025HANSARDEuropean Union: UK MembershipThe reality is that there are several routes forward, and a number of them have been mentioned today. I implore the Government to think creatively about them. I will come to a…24 Mar 2025HANSARDEuropean Union: UK MembershipIt is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Mundell. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Colne Valley (Paul Davies) for opening the debate. My constituents in…24 Mar 2025HANSARD Rural Communities: Government SupportWill the hon. Member give way?12 Mar 2025HANSARD Rural Communities: Government SupportThank you for chairing the debate, Dr Murrison. I congratulate the hon. Member for South Devon (Caroline Voaden) on securing this opportunity to talk about rural areas. I have led…12 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. Parents in my rural constituency often express concerns about the limited school options, which almost always involve travelling some distance, but free transport is available…10 Mar 2025HANSARDSyriaI wholeheartedly welcome the UK Government’s efforts to support the Syrian people on their country’s fragile path to building democracy following the overthrow of the brutal Assad…10 Mar 2025