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HANSARD Business of the HouseI would like to start by congratulating the right hon. Lady. This is the third time I have had the pleasure of responding to her at business questions, and they have proved to be…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Warm Home DiscountI thank the Minister for advance sight of her statement—what a delight it was to receive an update on the warm home discount on this, the warmest day of the year. I know that the…19 Jun 2025HANSARDChild Sexual Exploitation: Casey ReportI would like to ask the Home Secretary about the historical sexual abuse and child sexual abuse of Sikh women and children. The Sikh community has said that when Sikh girls went…16 Jun 2025HANSARDSEND FundingThe hon. Member makes a wonderful point about the fact that early intervention is underfunded, but such funding actually reaps huge benefits for students. I should declare that I…12 Jun 2025HANSARDSEND FundingI thank my right hon. Friend for making that excellent point. Many Members have raised this issue, and perhaps we can have another debate in Government time on how SEND funding…12 Jun 2025HANSARDSEND FundingIt is a pleasure to follow such excellent contributions from Members from all parts of the House in this important debate. I congratulate my right hon. Friend the Member for…12 Jun 2025HANSARDGrid CapacityHappy birthday, Mr Speaker. We need to ensure that the technology that we import to increase grid capacity is secure. US officials recently found kill switches in Chinese-made…10 Jun 2025HANSARDViolent Offenders: Early Release7. What discussions she has had with victims’ groups on the early release of violent offenders.03 Jun 2025HANSARDThames WaterWill the Secretary of State confirm that the Government will ensure that Thames Water stands by its commitment to upgrade our sewage network in South Buckinghamshire?…03 Jun 2025HANSARDViolent Offenders: Early ReleaseThe Victims’ Commissioner says that the early release of prisoners risks victim safety, so will the Lord Chancellor explain why she is putting violent offenders ahead of victims?03 Jun 2025HANSARDUK Nuclear DeterrentI congratulate the Minister on his robust stance on the UK nuclear deterrent, which I welcome. From a Whip’s perspective, I am interested to know how he plans to bring his…02 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseIt is an honour to be responding to business questions as we march on to the recess. I know that the Leader of the House has had a challenging few weeks, but I want to start by…22 May 2025HANSARD Immigrationclaimed to move the closure (Standing Order No. 36). Question put forthwith , That the Question be now put. Question agreed to. Question put accordingly (Standing Order No. 31(2))…21 May 2025HANSARDSolar FarmsI thank my hon. Friend for his excellent point. May I suggest that he applies to the Backbench Business Committee for a debate on that topic? There is such interest today that I…15 May 2025HANSARDSolar FarmsMay I pause to pay tribute to those Back Benchers who were not able to contribute today? The passion about this issue is evidenced by the number of Conservative Members present.…15 May 2025HANSARDSolar FarmsAs the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs represents a constituency in Croydon, it is perhaps understandable that he may misinterpret the needs of rural…15 May 2025HANSARDSolar FarmsI will, Madam Deputy Speaker. I hope that we can address this issue in the House again very soon, because there is much more to be said on this important matter. My hon. Friend…15 May 2025HANSARDSolar FarmsI could not agree more with what my hon. Friend said. There is a lack of compensation for rural communities and no offer of lower energy bills or a discount on offsetting the cost…15 May 2025HANSARDUK-EU SummitThe hon. Gentleman had a long time to speak, but I will give way once.13 May 2025HANSARDUK-EU SummitNo, I will not. NATO gives us an alignment on military matters that needs to be protected and fostered. A Liberal Democrat Member mentioned our technical and military capability.…13 May 2025