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HANSARDDraft Major Sporting Events (Income Tax Exemption) (Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games) Regulations 2026The Exchequer Secretary played his own part in inspiring the next generation of athletes on social media during the recess. The regulations provide a time-limited exemption from…21 Apr 2026HANSARDCost of Heating OilI congratulate my constituency neighbour, the hon. Member for North Norfolk (Steff Aquarone), on securing the debate. In North West Norfolk, more than 20,000 households are off…15 Apr 2026HANSARDHospital Trusts: PerformanceAt the Queen Elizabeth hospital in King’s Lynn, nearly half of patients are waiting more than 18 weeks from referral to treatment and the trust is now part of the national…14 Apr 2026HANSARD North Atlantic Submarine ActivityI join the hon. and gallant Minister in paying tribute to our armed forces. After the Defence Secretary gave a press conference calling out this operation, Russia said that it…13 Apr 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIt is six weeks since, at Prime Minister’s questions, I raised the case of my constituent who had three family members killed in a dangerous driving crime by a foreign offender,…26 Mar 2026HANSARDLocal Government ReorganisationThe Government’s approach to devolution and local government reform has been chaotic and costly; the delay of the mayoral election in Norfolk and Suffolk is costing our counties…26 Mar 2026HANSARDHousehold Energy BillsTwenty thousand households across North West Norfolk and 140,000 across the county are off the gas grid and paying much higher prices for heating oil. Ministers are creating an…24 Mar 2026HANSARDHousehold Energy Bills14. What steps his Department is taking to help reduce household energy bills.24 Mar 2026HANSARDFuel DutyMadam Deputy Speaker, “In these difficult circumstances, while the cost of living remains high and with a backdrop of global uncertainty, increasing fuel duty next year would be…18 Mar 2026HANSARDProductivity and Economic Growth: East MidlandsI congratulate the hon. Member for Rushcliffe (James Naish) on securing the debate, and welcome the opportunity to speak on behalf of His Majesty’s Opposition about what is not…17 Mar 2026HANSARDProductivity and Economic Growth: East MidlandsWe can trade statistics, but the context for that was the 2009 financial crash, which led to a deficit of 12% to 15%. [Interruption.] The Government who came in were the coalition…17 Mar 2026HANSARDProductivity and Economic Growth: East MidlandsI am looking at the House of Commons Library brief on the average productivity level. I cannot quite see the hon. Member’s point reflected in the chart that I am looking at, but I…17 Mar 2026HANSARDProductivity and Economic Growth: East MidlandsIf hon. Members want to intervene, they are welcome to do so. As my right hon. Friend said, small and medium-sized businesses across the east midlands and beyond are having to…17 Mar 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillMy hon. Friend is absolutely right, despite the chuntering that we hear from the Minister. The welfare bill is predicted to rise to £406 billion over the forecast period. The…11 Mar 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillI join the Minister in thanking hon. Members on both sides of the House who participated in the debate—there are rather more of them here than there have been throughout our…11 Mar 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillWe are grateful to the Minister for running through the plethora of Government amendments that are being added to this already stonkingly large Finance Bill. The sheer number of…11 Mar 2026HANSARDCost of Living: FamiliesThe Chancellor promised in her first Budget that she would not extend the freeze on income tax thresholds, because it “would hurt working people. It would take more money out of…10 Mar 2026HANSARD Energy MarketsHow much will that cost?05 Mar 2026HANSARD Energy MarketsHow much?05 Mar 2026HANSARDDraft Climate Change Levy (Fuel Use and Recycling Processes) (Amendment) Regulations 2026I am grateful to the Minister for setting out the scope and the impact of the draft regulations. We support the approach to update the legislation to put it beyond doubt that…04 Mar 2026