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HANSARD Pension Schemes BillBefore speaking to new clauses 24 and 25 and amendments 14, 15 and 16, I shall begin by reiterating the position adopted by my hon. Friend the Member for Wyre Forest (Mark…03 Dec 2025HANSARDOfficial Secrets Act and EspionageThe report says that the National Security Adviser, Jonathan Powell, apparently had very “limited” engagement about the case. In contrast, one of his predecessors, Sir Stephen…03 Dec 2025HANSARDNHS Dental Services: NorfolkThe Minister told the Health and Social Care Committee that the spending envelope for dentistry would be confirmed by the end of the summer at the latest. Is the Office for…25 Nov 2025HANSARDMinisterial CodeThe Prime Minister agreed with the independent adviser on ministerial interests to recuse himself from the appointment of the football regulator in autumn 2024. Then, in April, as…24 Nov 2025HANSARD Injury in Service AwardI referred to my time in the Ministry of Defence, and during that time we created the Op Shader medal for British service personnel who were involved in operations against Daesh…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Russian Ship YantarIn January, the Defence Secretary came to this House to make a statement when the Yantar passed through British waters, but he did not see fit to do so when that ship directed…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Separation Centres: Terrorist OffendersThis terrorist was moved to a separation centre over concerns that he would use his extremist Islamist ideology to radicalise others, and yet the ruling says that this move was a…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Injury in Service AwardI am pleased that this debate has made its way to the Floor of the House, and I congratulate the hon. Member for Cheadle (Mr Morrison) on securing it. My late uncle Malcolm served…20 Nov 2025HANSARDSmall Modular Nuclear Reactor Power Station: WylfaIn the spirit of consensus, which the Energy Minister untypically just moved away from, I join him in welcoming this announcement. I was advising the then Energy Minister when the…17 Nov 2025HANSARDSolar Farms: Food Security7. Whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of solar farms on food security.13 Nov 2025HANSARDSolar Farms: Food SecurityI think the Minister’s answer was a bit tone-deaf. North West Norfolk’s farms and farmers play a vital role in our food security. My constituents are concerned about the Droves…13 Nov 2025HANSARDIndependent Football RegulatorI have to say, I am quite surprised at the lack of contrition from the Secretary of State, given a very damning report. In November 2024, Mr Kogan withdrew from the application…12 Nov 2025HANSARD Alcohol Duty: UK Wine SectorIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair once again, Mr Turner. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Farnham and Bordon (Gregory Stafford) on securing this…11 Nov 2025HANSARD Alcohol Duty: UK Wine SectorThey are always wrong.11 Nov 2025HANSARDPrisoner Releases in ErrorPublic safety should be the Justice Secretary’s priority, so why did it take six days for the Metropolitan police to be informed that a sex offender had been wrongly released from…11 Nov 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillThe Minister referred to a nine-month probationary period as opposed to the six-month unfair dismissal period. A report from the Resolution Foundation—which is usually held in…05 Nov 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillDoes the Minister not listen to the voices of business and business organisations? They say that what the Government propose will make young people—whom it is riskier to take…05 Nov 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillMembers of the public who are watching this debate will not necessarily have ready access to the records of the thousands of pounds that have been taken by each Member referring…05 Nov 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillWhen the hon. Gentleman has spoken to employers in his constituency about this specific provision—I am sure that he has—what have they said?05 Nov 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillIf this provision is introduced, does the Minister think that there will be more or fewer strikes?05 Nov 2025