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HANSARDSir David Amess Summer AdjournmentTwice in one day!16 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsPassengers on the Fen line from King’s Lynn are suffering repeated cancellations and an unacceptably poor level of service. Now that the Government control both the track and the…16 Jul 2026HANSARD British SteelThe Minister failed to respond to any of the questions asked by the shadow Minister, my hon. Friend the Member for Reigate (Rebecca Paul), so I will try again: some companies have…16 Jul 2026HANSARDMaritime and Coastguard AgencyThe Hunstanton coastguard rescue officers I have met responded to 150 emergency shouts last year, and the small payment helped them to perform this role for locals and visitors…08 Jul 2026HANSARDEarly Release of PrisonersIt is a privilege to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Keighley and Ilkley (Robbie Moore), whose incredibly powerful speech gave voice to the victims and the impact that the…07 Jul 2026HANSARDEarly Release of PrisonersI completely agree with my hon. Friend. The Lady Chief Justice appeared before parliamentary Committees to tell MPs that she could have more sitting days if only the Government…07 Jul 2026HANSARDEarly Release of PrisonersI agree with my right hon. Friend. It looked like Labour MPs were set to be whipped against this motion to stop the early release of sex offenders who had committed crimes against…07 Jul 2026HANSARD Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) BillI know that this legislation is fast-tracked, but the Minister did rattle through very rapidly. I will seek to follow her lead as best I can. It is a pleasure to debate the Bill…01 Jul 2026HANSARD Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) BillI agree with the hon. Gentleman on that point, which I will come to shortly. I just note that when the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero had the opportunity to…01 Jul 2026HANSARD Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) BillGiven that the levy kicks in from today and the Minister said that the consultation will be published before the end of the year, six months henceforth, and then legislation will…01 Jul 2026HANSARD Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) BillI think the Minister might be coming to a conclusion, and I would not want him to miss the opportunity to refer to the House of Lords Constitution Committee and the presumption…01 Jul 2026HANSARD Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) BillI will be speaking primarily to new clauses 4 and 5 tabled in my name and those of my hon. Friends, specifically related to the electricity generator levy and the HGV vehicle…01 Jul 2026HANSARD Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) BillI am happy to clarify that for the Minister. My point was rather that if the Government are to introduce a higher levy rate on the basis that it will incentivise people to move…01 Jul 2026HANSARD Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) BillThis has indeed been fast-tracked legislation, at 90 minutes—no need for extra time here. [Laughter.] There is more. The Government have sought to move rapidly to impose a higher…01 Jul 2026HANSARDDraft Climate Change Agreements (Administration, Energy-intensive Installations and Eligible Facilities) (Amendment and Revocation) Regulations 2026It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mr Wishart, presiding over our proceedings. Given the origin of this measure, with the policy work that underpins it having begun under…23 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence Investment PlanIt is good that the Chancellor has had those meetings, but perhaps they have come too late, because when the former Defence Secretary resigned, he said that the Treasury was…23 Jun 2026HANSARDSupport for IndustryNext week, those swingeing 50% tariffs on steel imports will hit manufacturing businesses across the country, putting thousands of jobs at risk. While they are intended to protect…23 Jun 2026HANSARDCustoms (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026As the Minister rightly says, he has been landed in it by his colleagues.17 Jun 2026HANSARDCustoms (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026Let us be in no doubt that these regulations, if approved, would cause serious damage to our manufacturing sector and be likely to result in the loss of thousands of skilled jobs.…17 Jun 2026HANSARD Rural Pubs: Fiscal SupportI am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Meriden and Solihull East (Saqib Bhatti) for securing this timely and important debate. I will certainly take him up on that pub…17 Jun 2026