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HANSARDDefence Spending and ReadinessI see the former Veterans Minister, the hon. Member for Birmingham Selly Oak (Al Carns), in his place. We need to ensure that our veterans are looked after. Many have mental…23 Jun 2026HANSARD Border Security: UK-Ireland Co-operationI commend my hon. Friend for securing this debate. The party that she and I belong to has been highlighting this back-door approach for a number of years, but the Government have…23 Jun 2026HANSARDEnvironmental Sustainability: UK-Indonesia CollaborationThe hon. Member for Brent West (Barry Gardiner) said that the first thing for people is always to feed their children and look after their families, and he is absolutely right:…23 Jun 2026HANSARD Border Security: UK-Ireland Co-operationIf Members have not had the chance to go to it already, I will just let them know that the British Red Cross is holding an event in a dining room A or B today. Earlier, I was…23 Jun 2026HANSARD Puberty BlockersI just say this to the hon. Lady and, perhaps more importantly, to the Secretary of State, who is very genuine, personable and easy to speak to. In Northern Ireland, the Assembly…23 Jun 2026HANSARDEnvironmental Sustainability: UK-Indonesia CollaborationI commend the hon. Lady for rightly securing this debate. She has given us some of the problems and, in her intervention, the hon. Member for Glastonbury and Somerton (Sarah Dyke)…23 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillOn reservists, I am sure that the hon. Member will be aware that the maximum age of recall is being increased from 60 to 65, and the threshold for mobilisation is being lowered.…22 Jun 2026HANSARD British Coal Staff Superannuation SchemeI commend the hon. Member for Ashfield (Lee Anderson) on securing the debate. I think it is the third time that he has brought the issue before the House, and I congratulate him…22 Jun 2026HANSARDUK Politics: Pro-Israel InfluenceI commend the hon. Gentleman, who is speaking exceptionally well, for his very strong words. Does he agree that the Government were right to take action against Palestine Action?…22 Jun 2026HANSARD Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Newborn Screening TestI commend the hon. Gentleman for, as he often does, leading this debate on a petition that has generated a lot of interest. I understand that the one of the life-altering gene…22 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillI thank the shadow Minister again for all his endeavours on behalf of the defence forces. He is an example to us all. I understand that the Government have extended the armed…22 Jun 2026HANSARD Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Newborn Screening TestOn 23 March, Scotland rightly introduced routine screening. In October, babies born in England will benefit from the in-service evaluation framework. Yet families in Northern…22 Jun 2026HANSARDUK Politics: Pro-Israel InfluenceI commend the Minister on his honest, truthful and forthright stand. He deserves credit for that, and he is right to underline the issue. The Prime Minister deserves credit for…22 Jun 2026HANSARDUK Politics: Pro-Israel InfluenceIt is a real pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Harris. I thank the hon. Member for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk (John Lamont) for setting the scene incredibly well…22 Jun 2026HANSARD Stoma: Public Toilet ProvisionI beg to move, That this House has considered public toilet provision for people with stoma. Thank you for standing in, Mr Dowd. It is much appreciated by us all. It is always…18 Jun 2026HANSARD Stoma: Public Toilet ProvisionThe very poor provision of toilets is an issue I will address shortly. Fortunately, we have been proactive in my constituency, which may be something that others wish to follow.…18 Jun 2026HANSARD Stoma: Public Toilet ProvisionThat is, again, an incredibly powerful intervention from the hon. Gentleman, who is very focused on the issue. The toilet should be of the right level of cleanliness, and with the…18 Jun 2026HANSARD Stoma: Public Toilet ProvisionLet me read out an example. I do not know this young lady, but you know her incredibly well, Mr Dowd. She is a young constituent called Jessica, who has had a stoma since she was…18 Jun 2026HANSARDUK Artists Touring in EuropeI am very fortunate that I have exceptional talent in my constituency, and for those who wish to take their talents across Europe and other parts of the world, the opportunity is…18 Jun 2026HANSARD Regional Innovation and GrowthFirst, I thank the Chair and the Select Committee for their report. The hon. Lady has clearly identified the regional shortcomings when it comes to innovation, growth and where we…18 Jun 2026