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HANSARDUK Armed ForcesI agree with the Minister that we have extraordinarily capable armed forces whose productivity is second to none. However, as is set out in “Ready for War?”, our Defence Committee…11 Mar 2024HANSARD Defence Acquisition ReformI congratulate the Minister on the statement, which looks to the future. There is a lot in it to commend. In particular, it is absolutely right to focus on data collection and…28 Feb 2024HANSARDUkraine: Military EquipmentI welcome all that the Government have been doing, including on Brimstone and the package of £245 million-worth of ammunition. However, may I ask specifically about 155 mm shells…27 Feb 2024HANSARD Situation in the Red SeaOpen source information suggests that the strikes are diminishing the capability of the Houthis to attack international shipping. As that is both welcome and important, will the…26 Feb 2024HANSARDUkraine: Military SupportUkraine can win the war, and must win the war. The Minister touched on the provision of ammunition and equipment, but Ukraine also needs hundreds of thousands of trained…19 Feb 2024HANSARDEducationEducational psychologists are enormously important. What progress are the Government making on their current recruitment drive to increase their number?08 Feb 2024HANSARDPharmacy FirstPharmacies in Horsham have asked for such a scheme, so they will very much welcome it, as do I. However, as the Minister is aware from our one-on-one discussions, for which I am…31 Jan 2024HANSARD Children’s Mental Health Week 2024The hon. Lady is making a fascinating speech, and I look forward to hearing more from her on a future occasion. She draws attention to how young people can get support and be…30 Jan 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. Educational psychologists are enormously important. What progress are the Government making on their current recruitment drive to increase their number?29 Jan 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI warmly welcome what my right hon. Friend said last week about encouraging research on lobular breast cancer, and I look forward to meeting the Under-Secretary of State for…23 Jan 2024HANSARDAction Against Houthi Maritime AttacksI welcome what my right hon. Friend says about diplomatic and humanitarian efforts, and indeed cutting off the supply of arms. I particularly welcome what he says about the…23 Jan 2024HANSARDDefending the UK and AlliesHouthi attacks on shipping are a global problem, and it is right that we acted, alongside our partners. Where close allies did not participate in those airstrikes, we still need…15 Jan 2024HANSARD UkraineIn response to the question from the right hon. Member for Wentworth and Dearne (John Healey), my hon. Friend referred to UK companies helping Ukraine to build out its own defence…19 Dec 2023HANSARD Long-term Plan for HousingI welcome what the Minister says on the importance of neighbourhood plans, on agricultural land and on brownfield development. Can he clarify what the consequences are if a…19 Dec 2023HANSARDTackling SpikingI warmly welcome my hon. Friend to the Dispatch Box for what I believe is her first statement—the first of many, I am certain. I was alarmed to hear in the statement that the…18 Dec 2023HANSARDGlobal Combat Air Programme TreatyHaving been involved in some of the early discussions with Italy and Japan, I warmly welcome this treaty and congratulate my right hon. Friend—they are truly excellent partners.…18 Dec 2023HANSARDEngagementsBreast cancer survival rates have improved, but we need to go further on harder-to-reach cancers. In Parliament this afternoon, there is a drop-in session on lobular breast cancer…13 Dec 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsLobular breast cancer treatment must be improved. Will the Minister meet my constituent and me to discuss how?05 Dec 2023HANSARDDraft Wine (Revocation and Consequential Provision) Regulations 2023My hon. Friend the Member for Eastbourne concurs from a sedentary position. To pick up on the point made by the hon. Member for Easington, the growth of the wine industry brings…04 Dec 2023HANSARDDraft Wine (Revocation and Consequential Provision) Regulations 2023I thank my right hon. Friend for what I believe is a compliment.04 Dec 2023