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HANSARDIllegal MigrationHaving stood at that Dispatch Box myself discussing this sort of subject, I imagine my right hon. Friend is much happier to come to the House with today’s statement than with some…24 Oct 2023HANSARDFreedom of Religion and BeliefAs always, Mr Hollobone, it is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Congleton (Fiona Bruce) on securing this debate from the…19 Sept 2023HANSARDDevolution of Drugs PolicyThe Secretary of state will fully realise the challenge it would present for Border Force if we had differing rules on what drugs were lawful and not lawful across the United…13 Sept 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ12. The collapse of a potential rescue deal for Wilko this week brings added urgency to the regeneration of our town centres. Will the Prime Minister agree to meet me and the…13 Sept 2023HANSARDRailway Ticket OfficesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Davies. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for West Dorset (Chris Loder) on securing the debate. In a longer session,…13 Sept 2023HANSARD Energy Supply Market: Small BusinessesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Fovargue, and an equal pleasure to congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Aberconwy (Robin Millar) on securing the…13 Sept 2023HANSARD Energy Supply Market: Small BusinessesI could not agree more. My right hon. Friend is absolutely right to say that for some businesses there is an option not only to be a consumer of electricity but to become a…13 Sept 2023HANSARD Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in Education SettingsIf an expert in concrete advises that a building might collapse, it is an obvious call to say that children should not be taught in it, so the Secretary of State was absolutely…04 Sept 2023HANSARDTransport Connectivity7. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on improving transport connectivity between south Wales and south-west England.05 Jul 2023HANSARDTransport ConnectivityMy right hon. Friend will know that routes such as the A303 from the south-west to London have been upgraded to ease congestion and boost the economy, but for those travelling to…05 Jul 2023HANSARD Ukraine Recovery ConferenceOne has only to go out to Ukraine and see the damage caused to realise the scale of the rebuild challenge once the war concludes. However, the reconstruction is already under way;…22 Jun 2023HANSARDInfected Blood InquiryI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Worthing West (Sir Peter Bottomley) and the right hon. Member for Kingston upon Hull North (Dame Diana Johnson) on securing this…22 Jun 2023HANSARDInfected Blood InquiryI am only too happy to agree with my right hon. Friend about that. Some of my oldest outstanding cases—I am sure this is the same for him—ones that I inherited from my…22 Jun 2023HANSARDInfected Blood InquiryI could not agree more, and the recommendations are welcome. Many who have waited decades for justice are, understandably, keen to see them quickly accepted. There is no need for…22 Jun 2023HANSARDDiocese of Exeter: Additional Ordained Ministers2. What recent assessment the Church of England has made of the potential merits of recruiting additional ordained ministers into parish ministry in the diocese of Exeter.15 Jun 2023HANSARDDiocese of Exeter: Additional Ordained MinistersMy hon. Friend will be aware that some of the diocese of Exeter’s most challenged parishes are in the Torbay deanery, where an ordained minister can not only bring people into…15 Jun 2023HANSARDHospice Services: SupportIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Nokes. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Eastleigh (Paul Holmes) on securing this debate. Like many Members in…14 Jun 2023HANSARDNATO Unity1. What recent diplomatic steps he has taken to help strengthen NATO unity.13 Jun 2023HANSARDNATO UnityNATO’s unity is its strength. It brings countries together to deter aggression and defend freedom—things that would be enhanced by welcoming Sweden into the alliance. When does…13 Jun 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ7. Revitalising Oldway, regenerating our town centres and helping Torbay’s high-tech sector to grow will deliver levelling up for Torbay. What expectations does the Deputy Prime…07 Jun 2023