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HANSARD Middle East UpdateThe Government are right to strongly oppose the Israeli Government’s plan to expand military action, which is unconscionable. Does the Minister agree that what should be expanded…06 May 2025HANSARDCounter Terrorism Policing: ArrestsThe Security Minister will know that whenever there are reports of hostile acts by an Iranian national in this country, the Jewish community in Britain have reason to be fearful,…06 May 2025HANSARDUK Airstrike: Houthi Military FacilityI thank my right hon. Friend for his statement and associate myself with his words about our brave military personnel. Does he agree that we must reiterate how the Houthi attacks…30 Apr 2025HANSARD Energy Grid ResilienceThe role of businesses regarding the grid is important. GE Vernova in my constituency makes rotating stabilisers, from which my hon. Friend the Minister and I probably could have…30 Apr 2025HANSARDAutomation: Economic BenefitsMy hon. Friend makes a very good point. I am hopeful that the Minister will refer to some of the measures that the Government can take, and are already taking, to increase…22 Apr 2025HANSARD Coalfields Regeneration TrustHow many neighbours does my hon. Friend have?22 Apr 2025HANSARD Ukraine UpdateOur Prime Minister has convened the largest, strongest group of countries yet behind a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. Does the Defence Secretary agree that the UK has a unique…22 Apr 2025HANSARDAutomation: Economic BenefitsI wholeheartedly agree. Automation and robotics are really just a modern tool, and we would not be against businesses and manufacturers using the most effective tools. It is vital…22 Apr 2025HANSARDAutomation: Economic BenefitsI beg to move, That this House has considered the potential merits of automation for the economy. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Hobhouse. I do not want to…22 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseTen young people confidently presented at my “Pitch your Policy” event in Rugby, and I promised to take the winning idea to Parliament and Ministers. Theo Speed won with his…03 Apr 2025HANSARDDefending Democracy Taskforce5. What recent progress the defending democracy taskforce has made.31 Mar 2025HANSARDDefending Democracy TaskforceI declare an interest as a member of the Speaker’s Conference. Does my hon. Friend the Minister agree that aside from the security measures that are sadly increasingly necessary…31 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsWill my right hon. Friend join me in congratulating Dawn Thurkettle and the Rugby Street Pastors, and particularly the recently commissioned pastors, on all the excellent work…31 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI will be quick, Madam Deputy Speaker. One of my constituents in Brownsover has been flooded several times over the past 10 years from leaks in Severn Trent pipes. The company…27 Mar 2025HANSARD PIP Changes: Impact on Carer’s AllowanceI have spoken to Jobcentre Plus in Rugby about its excellent work to support people into work, including young people with special educational needs whom I have met. Will my right…27 Mar 2025HANSARD Tobacco and Vapes BillDoes the hon. Gentleman agree that a responsible Government should seek to improve public health, particularly the public health of the younger generation?26 Mar 2025HANSARD Tobacco and Vapes BillMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. She refers to the risk that young people will increasingly use vapes. Does she agree that the ban on advertising vapes cannot come…26 Mar 2025HANSARDSpring StatementDoes my right hon. Friend agree that the main contrast between this Government and the last one is strength versus weakness? They were too weak to crack down on wasteful spending,…26 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsUnder this Labour Government, NHS waiting lists are down for five months in a row. [Hon. Members: “Hear, hear!”] The Hospital of St Cross in my constituency of Rugby is playing…26 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ1. If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 26 March.26 Mar 2025