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HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Institute for Fiscal Studies is undoubtedly the country’s leading economic research institute. I pay tribute to Paul Johnson, who finishes after 14 years in his role, and…10 Jul 2025HANSARDTrial by Jury: Proposed RestrictionsYesterday, the Bar Council facilitated a useful conversation with local barristers in the south-west. I think they have some reservations, but I will leave them to make…09 Jul 2025HANSARDPension Schemes BillI agree with a lot of what the Minister is saying. Given what was said last week by the Financial Conduct Authority on targeted support, would he look again at what is being…07 Jul 2025HANSARDPension Schemes BillFurther to the point made by the hon. Member for Hackney South and Shoreditch (Dame Meg Hillier), in every election we all say that we cherish the triple lock, and we seek to gain…07 Jul 2025HANSARDGovernment Performance against Fiscal RulesThe Chief Secretary will be aware from his previous role as Chair of the Business and Trade Committee that one of the things that those who create wealth and invest in our economy…07 Jul 2025HANSARDUniversal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillI reciprocate the hon. Lady’s warm sentiments. She makes her political points, some of which will be true in some circumstances, and some of which will not. My point today to…01 Jul 2025HANSARDUniversal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillI wanted to speak in this debate to try to get behind some of the headlines and challenges that those on the Government Benches face in getting to a settled view today, by looking…01 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsFurther to that answer, will the Minister confirm that one of the regulatory barriers in that area are privacy and electronic communications regulations, which prevent firms from…01 Jul 2025HANSARDWelfare ReformI think that the vast majority of people in this country believe in a welfare system that is compassionate to the vulnerable, and particularly to the disabled, but they can no…30 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsInfantry regiments cite difficulty in recruiting in their traditional communities and recruitment grounds. Further to the exchange between the Secretary of State and the hon.…30 Jun 2025HANSARDWelfare ReformYes, we were in power for 14 years, and during covid, when I was a Minister, we made decisions such as stopping face-to-face assessments because we could not do them. We all…30 Jun 2025HANSARD Glastonbury Festival: BBC CoverageI thank the Secretary of State for her statement—I agree with practically everything she has said. When I heard these reports, I thought of the Mayor of Wilton, Councillor…30 Jun 2025HANSARDSEND StrategyIt is rare but very encouraging when a constituent comes into a surgery with some solutions. A couple of months ago, Elizabeth Cordle came into my surgery to talk about…16 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI have been very clear that I have tabled my amendments in a constructive way to reflect the will that the hon. Lady has expressed, but to recognise the meaningful dilution in the…13 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillIt will not surprise my hon. Friend to hear that I agree wholeheartedly. I recognise that that was a major reason that many colleagues gave at earlier points in our discussions…13 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI am grateful to have my first opportunity to contribute on this Bill. It would not be appropriate to dilate on my profound anxieties about it, but I approach these amendments in…13 Jun 2025HANSARD NHS Funding: South-westIt is a pleasure to contribute to the debate, Dr Huq. In every Budget that I have seen over the past 15 years, either as a Treasury Minister or as a constituency MP, more…11 Jun 2025HANSARDSpending Review 2025Scientists at the UK Health Security Agency at Porton Down make a massive contribution to the welfare of our country in difficult times. Ten years ago, the Chancellor’s…11 Jun 2025HANSARD Winter Fuel PaymentOver several fiscal events over seven years, the option of removing the winter fuel payment from the wealthiest was resisted by the previous Government because there was not seen…09 Jun 2025HANSARDInfected Blood Compensation SchemeI welcome the progress that is being made by IBCA. Of course, the Minister is not directly responsible for how quickly that is rolling out. I note that IBCA has announced that its…05 Jun 2025