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HANSARDNewport Chartist Commemorations: Strengthening DemocracyI commend the hon. Lady for securing the debate. It is an important occasion, as she has expressed. As a proud working-class man, I am thankful for the members of the Newport…04 Nov 2024HANSARDSEND Provision: HampshireI thank the Minister for her comprehensive and helpful response. In my contribution, I referred to “nurture” classes in a school in my constituency, which bring together and look…31 Oct 2024HANSARD Cancer Strategy for EnglandI am of an age—I am not sure many others are in this Chamber—where I get a test for bowel cancer every year. A kit is sent out to do the job. Thankfully, every time I have done a…31 Oct 2024HANSARDSEND Provision: HampshireThe Minister has very kindly given us some hope about the way forward. I should have mentioned the Department for Work and Pensions earlier. It is important that parents are aware…31 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat discussions have there been with Invest NI in relation to supporting small Northern Ireland businesses in the digital evolution, to help them adapt and make improvements with…31 Oct 2024HANSARDSEND Provision: HampshireI will make sure that whenever I mention Northern Ireland, I mention Hampshire as well. That will hopefully keep the perspective right, because what the hon. Member said happens…31 Oct 2024HANSARDIncome tax (charge)There is not one person on the Opposition Benches who is not concerned about the inheritance tax changes. If I am honest, I do not think there is one Member on the Government…31 Oct 2024HANSARD Cancer Strategy for EnglandThere is hardly a day when I do not make a speech, Mr Betts. I thank the hon. Member for Wokingham (Clive Jones) for securing the debate and for sharing his personal story.…31 Oct 2024HANSARDSEND Provision: HampshireIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Mark. As the hon. Member for Basingstoke (Luke Murphy) and I were walking down to Westminster Hall, I asked if he would be…31 Oct 2024HANSARDHigh Street BusinessesI welcome some things that the Minister has referred to regarding high street businesses, and I thank him for that, but there are many other matters. For example, in Newtownards…31 Oct 2024HANSARDBusiness of the HouseFather Marcelo Pérez, a priest and prominent figure in Mexico’s Chiapas state, was killed while travelling to his parish. Father Marcelo was deeply respected for his lifelong…31 Oct 2024HANSARDChildren’s Hospices: FundingI thank my hon. Friend for that intervention. He is absolutely right. The £14 million raised in Northern Ireland for hospice care is extra money and—I say this very gently to the…30 Oct 2024HANSARDChildren’s Hospices: FundingI thank the hon. Member for Liverpool West Derby (Ian Byrne) for setting the scene. It is nice see him in his place; he used to be in opposition, and now he is in government. He…30 Oct 2024HANSARDWestern SaharaFirst, I commend the right hon. Gentleman for all he is doing in this debate tonight and for all he has done in the past. It is recognised by a great many people, and we thank him…30 Oct 2024HANSARDEconomic Growth: ScotlandWhen it comes to promoting economic growth in Scotland, it is clear that the best way to do that is from within this great United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.…30 Oct 2024HANSARD NHS Winter ReadinessThere is no better choice the Government can make than committing that money to the NHS—we all welcome that. Anybody who does not would be insane. I always try to be constructive…30 Oct 2024HANSARD Roadworks: Journey TimesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger. May I congratulate the hon. Member for Broxbourne (Lewis Cocking) on setting the scene so well? I will not delay the…30 Oct 2024HANSARD NHS Winter ReadinessI am just chewing a sweet, Sir Roger; my apologies. It is a pleasure to speak in this debate. I congratulate the hon. Member for North Shropshire (Helen Morgan) on setting the…30 Oct 2024HANSARD Childcare: Black CountryI commend the hon. Lady for securing this debate and directly underlining the issues pertinent to her constituency. There are also other important issues to consider, including…30 Oct 2024HANSARD COP29 and International Climate FinanceI congratulate the hon. Lady on securing this debate. I spoke to her beforehand, and the subject is incredibly important. According to international climate finance reports, 14…30 Oct 2024