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HANSARDRural CrimeDoes my hon. Friend agree that, with many councils closing tips and other community services, there is almost no other option for some residents to dispose of materials?…27 Feb 2025HANSARDPortcullis HouseLifts that do not work, toilets that do not flush, taps that do not work, leaks in the roof, heating that leaves rooms either too hot or cold, and escalators that break down—by…27 Feb 2025HANSARDRural CrimeAs ever, it is an absolute pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Ms McVey. I congratulate the hon. Member for North Cornwall (Ben Maguire) on securing this important debate.…27 Feb 2025HANSARDGrassroots Sport Clubs and FacilitiesWe should be supporting sports facilities across the United Kingdom. The last Conservative Government provided the Scottish Football Association with more than £20 million to…27 Feb 2025HANSARDPortcullis House3. What steps the Commission is taking to ensure that Portcullis House is functioning effectively.27 Feb 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseWill the Leader of the House allow time for a debate about the importance of keeping our roads and highways clear of litter and rubbish? I recently spent time with Ronnie and…27 Feb 2025HANSARD High Street BusinessesMy hon. Friend is demonstrating what a great champion he is for Stockton West and why he has a reputation in this place for being one of the hardest-working MPs in Teesside. Does…26 Feb 2025HANSARD High Street BusinessesIn a rare moment of consensus, I agree with the hon. Member’s criticism of the SNP Government. Does he agree with me that one of the changes that could be made in Scotland is to…26 Feb 2025HANSARD High Street BusinessesMy right hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. On behalf of Scottish Members, can I also recommend a deep-fried Mars bar supper and a haggis supper, which are other…26 Feb 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationI refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I visited Israel recently as part of a delegation from this place, and met politicians from across…25 Feb 2025HANSARDRail PassengersI want to improve rail performance in my constituency, and the extension of the Borders Railway from Tweedbank to Hawick and Newcastleton and on to Carlisle has strong local and…13 Feb 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseWill the Leader of the House allow time for us to debate the importance of small businesses to the rural economy? The annual Countryside Alliance awards celebrate rural…13 Feb 2025HANSARD UkraineWhat practical help are the Government providing to Ukraine’s legal system and judges to ensure the prosecution of war crimes?13 Feb 2025HANSARD Support for PensionersMy hon. Friend is speaking very well about the challenges that older people are facing. I note that there are no Labour Back Benchers here to contribute to the debate. We have the…12 Feb 2025HANSARD Support for PensionersMy hon. Friend is being generous with his time. He is rightly highlighting the weaknesses of the Labour Government in supporting pensioners. Does he agree that in many…12 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. New research from Marie Curie has found that 85% of public expenditure on people in the final year of life in Scotland is spent in hospitals and only 14% on community care.…11 Feb 2025HANSARDDefence Spending3. In which financial year he plans to spend 2.5% of GDP on defence.10 Feb 2025HANSARDInheritance Tax Relief: FarmsIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Sir Edward. Today I will highlight the shortsighted, reckless and misguided Labour policy to increase tax on farmers. I start by…10 Feb 2025HANSARDDefence SpendingSo that my constituents can better understand the Government’s priorities, which does the Minister think that we will achieve first: a deal to lease Diego Garcia for billions of…10 Feb 2025HANSARDInheritance Tax Relief: FarmsMy hon. Friend is being very generous with his time. One group he has not yet mentioned is the supermarkets: Tesco, Asda, Marks & Spencer, Lidl, Aldi, the Co-op, Sainsbury’s and…10 Feb 2025