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HANSARDLocal ElectionsThere are deep concerns about the postponing of local elections—democracy has been in place for centuries. What impression does the Minister think this announcement gives to the…04 Dec 2025HANSARDWar in UkraineIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate. I congratulate the hon. Member for Harwich and North Essex (Sir Bernard Jenkin) on setting the scene incredibly well. As the right hon.…04 Dec 2025HANSARDWar in UkraineWe all appreciate and understand that horror that children have had to endure. The right hon. Member for Chingford and Woodford Green (Sir Iain Duncan Smith) and I were among the…04 Dec 2025HANSARDDevolved AdministrationsThe Minister is a gentleman—that is never in question. What steps will be taken to respect the principle of devolution and avoid legislating on behalf of the Northern Ireland…04 Dec 2025HANSARDWar in UkraineYes, I agree with that. I wish that the hon. Member for Paisley and Renfrewshire South (Johanna Baxter) had been able to be here today because she has spoken valiantly in this…04 Dec 2025HANSARDCamden Nursery Sexual Abuse CaseI thank the Secretary of State for her clear and reassuring commitment to take the necessary steps, which everybody in this House and everybody out there who is a parent, or who…04 Dec 2025HANSARDVenezuela: US MilitaryI thank the Minister for his careful and thoughtful answers on an issue that concerns us greatly. Given the widespread concern about the potential for civilian casualties from…03 Dec 2025HANSARD Oxford to Cambridge Growth CorridorWill the hon. Gentleman give way?03 Dec 2025HANSARDEconomic GrowthIf we are to improve economic growth in Wales, we can do that collectively. We can do it with tidal energy—Wales and Northern Ireland share the Irish sea—with wind turbines, and…03 Dec 2025HANSARDOBR: Resignation of ChairThe OBR’s assessments have an incredible impact on households and businesses in Northern Ireland, and indeed across the whole United Kingdom. Can the Minister please outline what…03 Dec 2025HANSARD Advanced Ceramics Industry: North StaffordshireI talked to the hon. Lady before we came into the Chamber, and it would be really good if we could advance the ceramics industry, as she has argued. It would also be good to give…03 Dec 2025HANSARD Advanced Ceramics Industry: North StaffordshireSorry—and Leicestershire.03 Dec 2025HANSARD Pension Schemes BillI have been contacted by some Members of the Northern Ireland Assembly about this issue—the thresholds in cases where a death occurs unexpectedly or suddenly, or when an illness…03 Dec 2025HANSARD Terminal Illness: Mental Health SupportOn a point of order, Sir Jeremy. We have 15 minutes to go and vote for the first Division. I am not telling you what to do, but if we need only two minutes, can we conclude the…03 Dec 2025HANSARDLocal MediaIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Allin-Khan—and that is not baloney, because I mean it. I congratulate the hon. Member for Bromley and Biggin Hill (Peter…03 Dec 2025HANSARD Veterinary Medicines: Northern IrelandWhile it is always lovely to see the Minister here, there is a role for the Secretary of State, who seems to be avoiding all the questions and letters that we sent him. I have…03 Dec 2025HANSARD Oxford to Cambridge Growth CorridorThe relationship is that I want to thank the hon. Gentleman for coming to Portavogie in my constituency when he was the fisheries Minister. He left a great impression on the…03 Dec 2025HANSARD Terminal Illness: Mental Health SupportIt is always a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Jeremy. I want to say a big thank you to the hon. Member for Altrincham and Sale West (Mr Rand) for setting the scene so…03 Dec 2025HANSARDOfficial Secrets Act and EspionageFirst, I thank the Minister very much for his careful and helpful answers to questions. Given the collapse of the recent espionage case and the findings that failures in procedure…03 Dec 2025HANSARD Gambling: Regulatory ReformIt is a real pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Desmond. I thank the hon. Member for Witney (Charlie Maynard) for leading this important debate, and for setting the scene…02 Dec 2025