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HANSARD Youth UnemploymentWill the hon. Lady give way?28 Jan 2026HANSARD Youth UnemploymentWill the Minister give way?28 Jan 2026HANSARDBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech, which contains more detail than the Government’s contribution. In a nutshell, is the fundamental problem not that when we give away…28 Jan 2026HANSARDRailways Bill (Fifth sitting)As my hon. Friend describes the growing size of the Department for Transport and Great British Railways, I am slightly reminded of the Department of Health and Social Care, and…27 Jan 2026HANSARDRailways Bill (Fifth sitting)It is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Sir Alec. My right hon. and hon. Friends have already spoken at length and I agree with them, but I will add just a couple of…27 Jan 2026HANSARDRailways Bill (Sixth sitting)I understand, although I do not agree with, the argument the Minister is making on amending “may” to “must”—he says it would be unenforceable—but he seems, unless I have…27 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. President Trump’s new version of the board of peace will apparently cost $1 billion to join, Trump will chair it for life and Putin will be invited to join and offer his views…20 Jan 2026HANSARDRailways Bill (Second sitting)Q I have a question about GBR’s licence. What can we glean from the provisions for that licence in the Railways Bill, without having seen a draft of the document? John Thomas: It…20 Jan 2026HANSARDRailways Bill (Second sitting)Q What role would industry expect to play in the production of that licence? John Thomas: As a minimum, we want to be consulted and to help to shape the licence. Our ability to do…20 Jan 2026HANSARDRailways Bill (Second sitting)Q In previous questions today, I have asked about the integration of railways and other public transport, which the Government say they want to improve. When I have talked about…20 Jan 2026HANSARDRailways Bill (Second sitting)Q In the best case, as mayors, would you like to see more powers in the Bill? I get that you support the Bill, but in the best world, would you like to see more powers for mayors…20 Jan 2026HANSARDRailways Bill (First sitting)Q This question is directed at the chief executive of DFTO. You talk about the benefits of uniting track and train in terms of management and not having too many organisations.…20 Jan 2026HANSARDRailways Bill (First sitting)Q My question relates to the interconnectivity of rail services and other public transport. We have heard evidence today about the Bill supposedly offering potential for…20 Jan 2026HANSARDRailways Bill (First sitting)Q Can I just check that you do not have any oversight of ferries? Alex Robertson: We do not. Michael Roberts: Your question prompts a slightly different line of thought from me. I…20 Jan 2026HANSARDLocal Elections: CancellationI refer to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests as a serving Isle of Wight councillor. Local government reorganisation in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight is a…19 Jan 2026HANSARDImproving Outcomes for Young PeopleThe best thing the Government can do to support young people is to ensure they have jobs, but in the three months to October last year, unemployment for 18 to 24-year-olds rose by…15 Jan 2026HANSARDNHS 10-year Workforce PlanA study by the Health Foundation has found that the cost to the NHS of staff sickness and staff turnover is of the order of £12 billion a year. Will the Government’s new workforce…13 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government talk about affordable transport for passengers in the UK, but on the Isle of Wight we are at the mercy of privatised, unregulated ferry companies that charge…08 Jan 2026HANSARD High Street Gambling ReformI think the hon. Member himself agrees that this is not about stopping people gambling. The point I am making is that high street premises represent some of the safer environments…08 Jan 2026HANSARD High Street Gambling ReformI am grateful to the Backbench Business Committee for allocating time for this important debate, and to the hon. Member for Brent East (Dawn Butler) for bringing it forward.…08 Jan 2026