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HANSARDGreat British Energy: Public Sector Renewable Energy Use6. What steps Great British Energy is taking to help public services use more renewable energy.14 Oct 2025HANSARD Northern Ireland TroublesI welcome the statement and the progress made by both this Government and the Government of the Republic of Ireland. As my hon. Friend the Member for Gower (Tonia Antoniazzi)…14 Oct 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillDoes the hon. Gentleman not recognise that very few cases end up in a tribunal, particularly at a point where all due process happens? Not all dismissals are unfair.15 Sept 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillI spoke to a hospital catering worker in my constituency who was contracted to work 12 hours a week, but she regularly worked 36 hours a week. However, when she took annual leave,…15 Sept 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillI am a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Professional bodies are there to set the standards of the profession. Does the hon. Lady not recognise the…15 Sept 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. We have already highlighted the welcome investment in shipbuilding on the Clyde and the Forth, which clearly demonstrates the real benefit of being part of the Union. What…08 Sept 2025HANSARDDefence Sector: Innovation17. What steps he is taking to increase innovation in the defence sector.08 Sept 2025HANSARDDefence Sector: InnovationYou are giving me another bite of the cherry, Mr Speaker.08 Sept 2025HANSARDDefence Sector: InnovationI have just asked my question.08 Sept 2025HANSARDDefence Sector: InnovationI recently had the pleasure of visiting Stewart-Buchanan Gauges, a proud employee-owned business in my constituency that supplies high-quality gauges and valves to clients in more…08 Sept 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ13. My constituents have endured four major fires in recent months across our community, including one that caused the devastating destruction of Cumbernauld’s iconic St Mungo’s…03 Sept 2025HANSARD Hospitality SectorI respect the comment, but I had not heard it, because I have been looking at other things today. I am reflecting what businesses are telling me, and as I think the hon. Member…03 Sept 2025HANSARD Hospitality SectorIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate. I am proud to be one of the vice-chairs of the all-party parliamentary group for the night time economy. Like all of us, it seems, I have…03 Sept 2025HANSARD Group-based Child Sexual Exploitation and AbuseI thank the Minister for her statement today and for the recognition that a process that is supported by those people who should be at the heart of it is always difficult. We must…02 Sept 2025HANSARD Victory over Japan: 80th AnniversaryDoes the hon. Gentleman agree that for many of the veterans who came back, the point at which they remembered and relived their experiences was later on in life, as they succumbed…21 Jul 2025HANSARDCredit UnionsMy hon. Friend is reading ahead in my speech about some of the things that the Government could do to extend and support the sector. Before joining the NHS credit union, I was a…16 Jul 2025HANSARDCredit UnionsI feel honoured to wind up the debate. I thank all colleagues who have contributed to a thoughtful and constructive debate. We heard that credit unions are not just financial…16 Jul 2025HANSARDCredit UnionsThe Chancellor’s speech last night was very timely. Credit unions are particularly well placed to benefit thoroughly from that if they have support, and I hope the Minister will…16 Jul 2025HANSARDCredit UnionsI thank the hon. Gentleman for his helpful intervention. We need a joined-up approach to our support for the sector’s unique role. We must particularly support small credit unions…16 Jul 2025HANSARDCredit UnionsI beg to move, That this House has considered the role and future of credit unions. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Twigg. At the outset of this debate, I wish…16 Jul 2025