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HANSARDKashmir: Increasing TensionI join Members across the House in condemning this act of terrorism. The hon. Gentleman will know that his party’s manifesto pledged to pursue a new strategic partnership with…29 Apr 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ13. Through the ages, an innovative and vibrant City of London has underpinned investment and growth in the wider economy, but the main challenge the City currently faces is how…23 Apr 2025HANSARDResidential Estate Management CompaniesOne other aspect worthy of scrutiny is the situation whereby a developer sets up a management company made up of family members of the original developer, leaving residents with a…22 Apr 2025HANSARDResidential Estate Management CompaniesThe Minister is setting out a thorough analysis of the challenge that he faces. Could he say something about the distinction between existing entities and those that are yet to be…22 Apr 2025HANSARD Road MaintenanceWhen the right hon. Lady leaves South Swindon and goes into Wiltshire, she will be pleased to note that the £20.7 million the Government have given to Wiltshire has been added to…07 Apr 2025HANSARD Israel: Refusal of Entry for UK ParliamentariansFor 15 years, I have found it impossible to say anything on the subject of Israel and Palestine without it being completely unsatisfactory to either side of the debate, but I have…07 Apr 2025HANSARDChristians in the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesThe dean of Salisbury cathedral visited me recently to tell me about a visit he had made to the Nassar family farm—the Tent of Nations—just south of Bethlehem, near the…03 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Office for Budget Responsibility confirmed this week that the tariffs announced have not been factored into the forecast, nor has the effect of the Employment Rights Bill. I…03 Apr 2025HANSARD Hughes Report: First AnniversaryWill the hon. Lady give way?27 Mar 2025HANSARD Hughes Report: First AnniversaryIt is a pleasure to be called to speak in the debate, Ms Furniss. I pay tribute to the hon. Member for Washington and Gateshead South (Mrs Hodgson) for the work she has done on…27 Mar 2025HANSARD Hughes Report: First AnniversaryI am extremely grateful to the hon. Lady for giving way. I was not trying to suggest earlier that her tenure in office would be short-lived; I wish her every success in her…27 Mar 2025HANSARDSpring StatementI hope the Chancellor, next Wednesday in front of the Treasury Committee, will reiterate her commitment not to come back with more tax increases. On page five of the OBR report,…26 Mar 2025HANSARDDraft Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Regulations 2025I can say this now: it is quite frustrating when, as a Minister, you are given those dates and you know that the significant likelihood and probability is that it will be faster…24 Mar 2025HANSARDDraft Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Regulations 2025It is a pleasure to speak in this debate. I want to make a few points and to provide some context around how we got to this point, and also to ask the Paymaster General a few…24 Mar 2025HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentThe hon. Gentleman is very generous in giving way. I have listened carefully to the speeches this afternoon with respect to our tenure in office and regrets that we will have time…19 Mar 2025HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentOn 20 November 2023, when I was the Paymaster General, I made some comments about the winter fuel payment. The right hon. Member for Bristol North West (Darren Jones), who is now…19 Mar 2025HANSARDJobcentres: Impact on Economic GrowthA few weeks ago, I visited Salisbury jobcentre and I met Kirstie Reakes and George Thornley, who are helping me organise a jobs fair on Thursday 8 May. They could not have been…17 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseMany valued public servants work at Porton Down in my constituency. It was home to the Health Protection Agency when I first became an MP, then to Public Health England and then…13 Mar 2025HANSARD NHS England UpdateI welcome the ambition of the Secretary of State. One area that I ask him to focus on is the future of the UK Health Security Agency. Over the last 15 years, it has evolved from…13 Mar 2025HANSARDFarmingI am grateful to the right hon. Member for Orkney and Shetland (Mr Carmichael) for securing this afternoon’s debate. I want to make three points. Salisbury, my rural constituency,…13 Mar 2025