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HANSARDNational Armaments DirectorWill my right hon. Friend give way?25 Jun 2025HANSARD Speed Cameras: Installation CriteriaI fully appreciate how important it is for local communities to have the most influence over road safety measures in their area, but can my hon. Friend expand on the forthcoming…24 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseSome 96% of UK prisoners are men, most wars are started by men and most war criminals are men. As we work for a better future here and abroad, where conflicts and unilateral…19 Jun 2025HANSARDIncontinenceI pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Dudley (Sonia Kumar) for raising this very important subject. My hon. Friend the Member for Penrith and Solway (Markus…19 Jun 2025HANSARDSupport for Entrepreneurs18. What support his Department plans to provide to entrepreneurship incubators in towns.12 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseWill the Leader of the House join me in praising Labour-led Rugby borough council and all involved in organising the forthcoming Love Rugby festival, which will take place from 20…12 Jun 2025HANSARDSupport for EntrepreneursTowns like Rugby have a proud industrial heritage and an exciting present, and we are building a dynamic and sustainable business and industrial future. It was very welcome that…12 Jun 2025HANSARDSpending Review 2025In the age of anger that our opponents seek to exploit, we need a responsibility revolution. This Government have taken on that responsibility by taking tough decisions to…11 Jun 2025HANSARD Winter Fuel PaymentDoes the Minister agree that it is the strong economic foundations that this Government have been building that have enabled us to provide this extra support to pensioners and…09 Jun 2025HANSARDStrategic Defence ReviewUnder the previous Government, only two out of 49 major defence projects were being delivered on time and on budget. Does the Secretary of State agree that this Government are…02 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe bands I played in never quite got to a European tour— [ Interruption . ] Artists tell me how much they and their teams have suffered in the disastrous post-Brexit landscape…22 May 2025HANSARD School Teachers’ Review Body: RecommendationsI am proud to declare an interest as the son of a teacher. While the Tories often wax lyrical about how business adds value to our economy, which of course it does, they often…22 May 2025HANSARD Immigrationrose—21 May 2025HANSARDUK-EU SummitOur opponents talk of “surrender” and believe that they have a monopoly on concepts such as patriotism, but in order to trade we need to co-operate. Does the Prime Minister agree…20 May 2025HANSARDNational Security Act 2023: ChargesI associate myself with the praise for our intelligence, police and security services. I welcome the Home Secretary’s statement about the combination of international co-operation…19 May 2025HANSARDGender Self-identificationParents of trans people have contacted me about not only their fear, but their children’s fear in the light of the Supreme Court judgment. Does my hon. Friend share my concern…19 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. There are incredible dividends from digital for government administration and service delivery, but some older and vulnerable constituents tell me that they cannot use…14 May 2025HANSARDGaza: UK AssessmentI acknowledge the dedication of my hon. Friend and British diplomats in this regard, but my constituents are deeply concerned. Does he agree that the Israeli Security Cabinet’s…14 May 2025HANSARDUnited States Film TariffI am glad that the Minister mentioned the phrase “win-win”, because in international trade in the film industry and the creative industries, it has to be about win-win rather than…07 May 2025HANSARDTrade NegotiationsAs somebody who represents a constituency with a proud community of people of Indian heritage, with world-beating firms, a skilled workforce, and a catapult centre at the…06 May 2025