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HANSARD Business of the HouseBack Benchers in this House strengthen the hand of Ministers in tackling injustice, as was shown when the Housing Minister called in the managing director of FirstPort in real…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Road Safety StrategyThe hon. Member for Clacton (Nigel Farage) described the Government’s plans to reduce the blood alcohol limit as “absolutely ridiculous” and “wholly unacceptable”, and said that…08 Jan 2026HANSARD Road Safety StrategyI did, Madam Deputy Speaker.08 Jan 2026HANSARD Ukraine and Wider Operational UpdateDoes my right hon. Friend agree that, in addition to the strong diplomatic and military leadership that he set out in his statement, it is, wherever possible, the unity of this…07 Jan 2026HANSARD Rural CommunitiesAll the chuntering and laughing from Opposition Members rather indicates that they feel that the—07 Jan 2026HANSARD Rural CommunitiesI apologise, Madam Deputy Speaker. Does my hon. Friend agree that the chuntering— [ Interruption. ] Does my hon. Friend agree that the chuntering and laughter, which the…07 Jan 2026HANSARD BBC Charter RenewalDoes my hon. Friend agree that those who question the BBC and try to undermine it could well have an ulterior motive, in that the very point that he is making about having a…06 Jan 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMadam Deputy Speaker, I wish you, all Members and everyone who works in this place a very happy Christmas. Unfortunately, I cannot bring any Christmas cheer with my question,…18 Dec 2025HANSARDLocal Government FinanceI warmly welcome the settlement, which puts fairness at the heart of local government funding. I thank the Minister for the increased funding for Warwickshire, which will benefit…17 Dec 2025HANSARDPuberty Suppressants TrialI have immense respect for my right hon. Friend, in particular for his commitment to equal access to healthcare. Will he say a little more about the mental health support…17 Dec 2025HANSARD UK-EU Common Understanding NegotiationsAs the son of a Deutschlehrer, may I say danke, because Christmas has come early for the young people and teachers in my constituency? Does the Minister agree that greater…17 Dec 2025HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I would be grateful if you could confirm whether any points of order raised by Members of this House since this parliamentary Session…16 Dec 2025HANSARD Transgender People: Provision of HealthcareIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Turner. I feel it is incumbent on me to speak out on behalf of parents of trans people and, by extension, their children. On a…16 Dec 2025HANSARD Sudden Cardiac Death in Young PeopleDoes my hon. Friend agree that the activities of charities such as the Our Jay Foundation in my Rugby constituency are critically important? Naomi Rees-Issitt created the Our Jay…15 Dec 2025HANSARD Sudden Cardiac Death in Young PeopleMy hon. Friend is making a moving and powerful speech about the tragic loss of young lives—all the years that are lost of their lives, their families and so on, and all the…15 Dec 2025HANSARDOnline Safety Act 2023: RepealOn that critical point about the lack of equality between offline and online, does my hon. Friend agree that if I were to go out into the street and staple to somebody’s back an…15 Dec 2025HANSARDOnline Safety Act 2023: RepealOfcom officials came before the Speaker’s Conference, of which I am a member, so I declare that interest. They spoke about section 100 of the Act, which gives Ofcom the power to…15 Dec 2025HANSARDOnline Safety Act 2023: RepealI thank my hon. Friend for making an impassioned and powerful speech. Does she agree that outrage ought to be directed at us for not doing enough on these issues rather than for…15 Dec 2025HANSARDSeasonal WorkThank you, Mr Speaker. Conservative Members often talk about wealth creators. Of course business people and entrepreneurs are wealth creators, but does the hon. Gentleman agree…10 Dec 2025HANSARDSeasonal WorkWill the hon. Gentleman give way?10 Dec 2025