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HANSARDHidden Credit Liabilities: Role of the FCAThere are only a few seconds left. I have heard the Minister’s arguments. I fully agree on the independence of the FCA from Treasury, but that does not mean that we must accept…14 Apr 2026HANSARDHidden Credit Liabilities: Role of the FCAThat theme runs through many of the reports that we have had from constituents about the failure of the FCA to protect them—to ensure that regulation was implemented to protect…14 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI think it would be really helpful if the Minister brought the guidance before the House at some stage, once it is completed, so that we could have some clarity about it. There…14 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI entirely agree with my hon. Friend. He made the point earlier, and I think it is completely rational and understandable. What adds to my anxiety is that in the normal run of…14 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI wholeheartedly support the amendment that my hon. Friend the Member for Lowestoft (Jess Asato) has tabled to Lords amendment 300. Those of us who have dealt with honour cases…14 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle EastI think the House is at one with the Prime Minister on the inclusion of Lebanon in the ceasefire. The problem that we face is that today there have been more airstrikes against…13 Apr 2026HANSARDTransport Accessibility for Disabled PeopleOne minute.26 Mar 2026HANSARD Prison Officers: Mandatory Body ArmourI declare an interest as an honorary life member of the Prison Officers Association. I also apologise as I am trying to represent my constituents in about four different debates…26 Mar 2026HANSARD Gurkha VeteransThe hon. Member for Tewkesbury (Cameron Thomas) prompted me to start reminiscing about 29 April 2009. I do not want to be patronising, but there is a moral message and lesson here…26 Mar 2026HANSARDEhlers-Danlos Syndrome and Craniocervical InstabilityI apologise; this is one of those days when multiple debates are going on, on each of which I have received representations from constituents, so I will have to speak and leave.…26 Mar 2026HANSARDTransport Accessibility for Disabled PeopleLike the right hon. Member for New Forest East (Sir Julian Lewis), I am trying to represent my constituents in four debates today. There was a Spanish Catholic priest called Padre…26 Mar 2026HANSARDNuclear Test VeteransI am intervening, first, to send my love to my hon. Friend’s mum. Secondly, in our debates over the years, we have always emphasised urgency because of the age of the victims.…25 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastWhat Donald Trump said at the weekend was that unless the strait was opened, he would obliterate Iran’s power plants. I agree that attacking a nuclear plant could be extremely…23 Mar 2026HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Members of Parliament on both sides of the House have raised concerns in the House about the activities of the organisation called…17 Mar 2026HANSARD Strait of HormuzAs has been said, Trump and Netanyahu launched this war without consultation. They did it unilaterally, and recklessly and irresponsibly, and it was absolutely predictable that…16 Mar 2026HANSARDImmigration PolicyAs other colleagues have said, some people came here under one system, but now the system is changing, so have the Government done any assessment of where those people are…09 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastOthers have mentioned Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya, and I think many of us know the way this goes. There are responsibilities on all of our shoulders. The Prime Minister is right…02 Mar 2026HANSARD Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) BillThe claim that there was no money left was disproved time and again. The argument that the Tories put forward was that we were spending too much on tackling poverty, on paying…23 Feb 2026HANSARDLabour Together and APCO Worldwide: Cabinet Office ReviewOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. I do not want to delay matters, but it is now being reported in the media that the Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office, the hon. Member for…23 Feb 2026HANSARDLabour Together and APCO Worldwide: Cabinet Office ReviewI am the secretary of the National Union of Journalists parliamentary group, and we play a specific role in trying to protect the ability of journalists to report honestly and…23 Feb 2026