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HANSARDUK-US Bilateral RelationshipI thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention. I support all such schemes, which strengthen the relationship between our two countries. I saw the military co-operation between…04 Feb 2025HANSARDUK-US Bilateral RelationshipIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir John. I thank the hon. Member for Dumfries and Galloway (John Cooper) for bringing such an important subject to this Chamber.…04 Feb 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThis week, I visited Rugby Art Gallery and Museum, which is managed brilliantly by Sally Godden and her team, and I met Rugby Artists and Makers Network painters Jan Clark and…30 Jan 2025HANSARDGrowing the UK EconomyAfter a decade and a half of dithering by the Conservatives, who claim to be the best yet constrain the vital forces of positive economic change, it falls to a Labour Government…29 Jan 2025HANSARD Road Safety: SchoolsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Jardine. I congratulate the hon. Member for Chester South and Eddisbury (Aphra Brandreth) on securing this important debate and…29 Jan 2025HANSARDExtremism ReviewIt seems that advice to Ministers on national security issues has been leaked to a former Tory special adviser, and as a result of that leak the Security Minister has been…28 Jan 2025HANSARDRoad Safety: Young DriversI do not want to rehearse the points that have already been made so eloquently by my colleagues from across Westminster Hall. I merely want to say that education has been…28 Jan 2025HANSARDAirport ExpansionDoes the Minister agree that it would be irresponsible to kick the can down the runway on airport expansion and other major infrastructure when this country is desperate for…28 Jan 2025HANSARD Unity ContractToday’s announcement will help deliver long-term growth, boost British industry, and create and support thousands of skilled jobs. Can my right hon. Friend confirm that a key…24 Jan 2025HANSARDCompetition and Markets Authority ChairmanDoes my hon. Friend agree that the UK’s economic regulators have a responsibility to ensure supersonic growth in our economy with a pro-business approach, and that this is part of…22 Jan 2025HANSARDObesity: Food and DietI thank my hon. Friend for giving way during a very interesting speech. Does he agree that the national curriculum review presents the Government with an opportunity to encourage…20 Jan 2025HANSARD Child Sexual Exploitation and AbuseCan my right hon. Friend confirm that the new victims and survivors panel will have representation from regions across the country to ensure that victims’ voices are heard loud…16 Jan 2025HANSARDMiddle EastIn addition to the appalling suffering of civilians due to this conflict, for far too long there has been a sense of hopelessness in the region, which is mirrored by a sense of…16 Jan 2025HANSARD Parking: Town CentresI am grateful to my hon. Friend for visiting Rugby and having a walk around. One bit of the town that we did not reach was Elliott’s Field, which is an out-of-town shopping…14 Jan 2025HANSARDHospice and Palliative CareI thank the hon. Member for Wimbledon (Mr Kohler) and the Backbench Business Committee for enabling this important debate. This morning, I visited Myton hospices’ Rugby Myton…13 Jan 2025HANSARD Sudan: US Determination of GenocideIn 2004, General Colin Powell, who was then the US Secretary of State, referred to events in Darfur as genocide, but action was not taken. A genocide took place in Rwanda—it was…13 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. On the subject of buses, can the Secretary of State set out the steps her Department is taking to allow local communities to take back control through their elected…09 Jan 2025HANSARD Public Finances: Borrowing CostsOn the economy, as with so much else, does my right hon. Friend agree that Conservative Members should sip from the elixir of personal responsibility and that the two words we…09 Jan 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI hope that the right hon. Lady and Opposition Members will reflect that what we have seen recently is a case study in disinformation turbocharged by social media, including…08 Jan 2025HANSARD Road SafetyI will also try to be short and sweet, Madam Deputy Speaker. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Rossendale and Darwen (Andy MacNae) on bringing forth such an important…07 Jan 2025