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HANSARD Clean Energy Superpower MissionOh, thank you—you caught me off guard there, Madam Deputy Speaker, because I am so used to being the last one in the House to be called. I welcome the Secretary of State to his…18 Jul 2024HANSARDPrison CapacityCan I welcome the Lord Chancellor to her place and wish her well in the very important role she now has? It is imperative that, when a judge sentences a criminal, consideration of…18 Jul 2024HANSARDPost Office Horizon ScandalI welcome the Minister to his place. I know that he was vociferous on this issue when he was on the Opposition Back Benches, so I have absolutely no doubt that he will deliver on…18 Jul 2024HANSARDForeign Affairs and DefenceFirst, I commend the Secretary of State for the role he played in opposition and the role he now plays in government. I think that each of us, on hearing the words of the…18 Jul 2024HANSARD Health Services: Rural AreasI welcome the Minister’s clear commitment to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland—and particularly to Northern Ireland. Let me declare an interest: I am a member of the…17 Jul 2024HANSARD Debate on the AddressI commend my right hon. Friend and colleague for what he has said. When it comes to responsibility, the Republic of Ireland should be held accountable for the fact that it gives…17 Jul 2024HANSARD Debate on the AddressMr Deputy Speaker, I thank you for calling me and all hon. Members who have made contributions so far; I am glad to see you in your place and I am glad to be in mine. I thank the…17 Jul 2024HANSARD Health Services: Rural AreasI want to keep the tradition alive, Madam Deputy Speaker. This is my first intervention during an Adjournment debate in the new Parliament. I commend the hon. Member for…17 Jul 2024HANSARD Debate on the AddressI commend the hon. Gentleman for what he says about the armed forces. In Northern Ireland we have always had a large recruitment, both to the regular forces and to the…17 Jul 2024HANSARD Debate on the AddressMay I commend the Prime Minister? There are many in this House, on both sides of the Chamber—not only in his party, but on the Opposition Benches—who welcome his election as Prime…17 Jul 2024HANSARD Debate on the AddressWill the Prime Minister give way?17 Jul 2024HANSARDHorseracingI thank the Minister for that answer. The last autumn, winter and spring have seen a deluge of rain like we have never seen—many of us were either going to buy a boat or build…23 May 2024HANSARD AI Seoul SummitI welcome the Minister’s statement. He is right to say that many Members across the Chamber support the Government’s clear goals and objectives. The continued focus on the…23 May 2024HANSARD NHSI thank the Secretary of State very much for her statement. It is clear that the NHS is, in some cases, in need of critical care. While we all prepare for an election, there are…23 May 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. May I also add my thanks to you and the other Madam Deputy Speaker? You have always been enormously kind to me. I know that I am often…23 May 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the Leader of the House for her very kind comments earlier, which were much appreciated. As you know, Madam Deputy Speaker, and as the Leader of the House and others in…23 May 2024HANSARD Finance (No.2) BillI put on record my thanks to the Minister and the Government for that change. It is a policy that my party and I have pursued over a number of years. The Government took it on…23 May 2024HANSARD Disabled People on Benefits: EHRC InvestigationThe Minister is always compassionate and understands the issues, as we can tell from the way she responds. As I often say, however, the benefits system leads to incredible…23 May 2024HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: GovernmentI thank the hon. Gentleman for his response. This is a massive subject and will have to be scrutinised greatly in the next term of government. What assessment has been made of the…23 May 2024HANSARDNuclear Energy CapacityThe Minister is always quick and keen to ensure that all parts of this great United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland have advantages. When it comes to the technology…21 May 2024