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HANSARDUK Artists Touring in Europe9. What steps her Department is taking to help support UK artists touring in Europe.18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDUK Artists Touring in EuropeI thank the Minister for that answer; there is some good news there. One of the many negatives of Brexit is that it has placed barriers on UK artists being able to tour in Europe.…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDWest Bank: Settler ActivityThere have been over 760 incidents this year, resulting in casualties, property damage and 57 deaths, so it is clear that diplomacy and the action we have taken so far are not…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDWest Bank: Settler Activity5. What diplomatic steps her Department is taking in response to settler activity in the west bank.16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARD Legacy of Jo CoxJo was a shining star of our 2015 intake; she was loved by us all, and is missed and remembered every day. I am pleased that the Minister mentioned Jo’s work on Syria, which the…11 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseManchester city council has done a great job of bringing empty homes back into use in recent years, but too many properties still sit empty while people need accommodation. Will…11 Jun 2026HANSARDPassenger Rail Services3. What steps she is taking to improve passenger rail services.11 Jun 2026HANSARDPassenger Rail ServicesWe in the north have waited a long time for the trans-Pennine route upgrade—it is very important to us in Manchester, and very welcome. What progress can we expect on improving…11 Jun 2026HANSARDEnergy SecurityIt is a pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for South Holland and The Deepings (Sir John Hayes), who made a characteristically interesting speech. I agree very much on the…19 May 2026HANSARDWest Bank: Illegal Settlements8. What diplomatic steps her Department is taking to oppose the expansion of illegal settlements in the west bank.21 Apr 2026HANSARDWest Bank: Illegal SettlementsTariff preferences are one thing, and I know we cannot solve this problem alone, but we must do whatever we can to put pressure on the Israeli Government to stop. The Israeli…21 Apr 2026HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI think the Minister has slightly brushed over Lords amendment 41 on the agent of change principle. This is an excellent Bill, but I do think it is disappointing that the…21 Apr 2026HANSARDDigital ID Scheme: Public consultation10. What steps he plans to take to consult the public on the design of the digital ID scheme.05 Mar 2026HANSARDDigital ID Scheme: Public consultationI congratulate my hon. Friend on his well-deserved elevation to ministerial office. Even though digital ID will make it easier for people to access public services and engage with…05 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. The Government deal with a huge number of arm’s length public bodies of variable value and success. What progress are Ministers making on tackling the number and effectiveness…05 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseSixteen banks have closed in Manchester Withington in the last five years, and the impending closure of the NatWest in Chorlton and the Halifax in Didsbury means there will be…05 Mar 2026HANSARDInfected Blood Compensation Scheme11. What recent progress he has made on the delivery of the infected blood compensation scheme.22 Jan 2026HANSARDInfected Blood Compensation SchemeI have a number of constituents affected by the infected blood scandal. Justice for them and for the other victims is long overdue, so I am pleased that the Government are making…22 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. It will be impossible to get the necessary aid into Gaza until the Rafah crossing is fully open. Will the Minister update us on progress in trying to persuade the Netanyahu…20 Jan 2026HANSARDPassenger Rail: Performance Improvements17. What steps she is taking to improve passenger rail performance.20 Nov 2025