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HANSARDBorders and AsylumWe must stop criminal gangs launching illegal crossings from the French coast. Will the Home Secretary update us on her conversations with the French authorities to ensure that…01 Sept 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.22 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThere were 5,448 drug-related deaths in 2023—the highest figure ever—and an 84% increase from the number that led the previous Government to publish their drugs strategy, which…22 Jul 2025HANSARDSir David Amess Summer AdjournmentIt is a privilege to contribute to the Sir David Amess debate. Sir David proudly championed Southend and its people, and it is in that spirit that I would like to speak about…22 Jul 2025HANSARDHigh Street BusinessesIn the last Budget, the Government committed to a fairer business rates system that protects the high street. Making sure online retailers pay a fair share of rates will help…17 Jul 2025HANSARDHigh Street Businesses16. What steps he is taking to support high street businesses.17 Jul 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel Bill (Second sitting)Q I am neither a chemist nor an aviation policy expert, so I will ask my questions from the perspective of my constituents in Sunderland. Looking at this policy area, they would…15 Jul 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel Bill (First sitting)Q Building on the point Mr Ervine made about the potential wider economic contribution of SAF, I am particularly interested in the jobs. We have heard that 70% of existing fuel is…15 Jul 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel Bill (Second sitting)Q Mr New, in your report you say that one of the key asks for industry is around confidence. We have talked a lot about revenue confidence today, but I want to go over that a…15 Jul 2025HANSARD Resident Doctors: Industrial ActionAnyone who has ever worked in healthcare knows that it is a team sport and that delivering excellent care requires a range of staff across the allied health professions including…10 Jul 2025HANSARDCreative Industries Sector PlanThanks to a Labour council, mayor and Government working together, diggers are now in the ground at the Crown Works site in my constituency, preparing it for transformation into…03 Jul 2025HANSARD NHS 10-Year PlanIt falls on each Labour Government to reform and renew the NHS in the service of patients, and that includes mental health patients; from my consultations, I know that they are a…03 Jul 2025HANSARDCreative Industries Sector Plan11. What recent progress her Department has made on delivering the creative industries sector plan.03 Jul 2025HANSARD British Film and High-end TelevisionI thank the hon. Lady for her statement and her Committee for its work on this important area. I also thank her for mentioning the Crown Works Studios site, which is in my…03 Jul 2025HANSARD Armed Forces Recruitment: North-east EnglandI absolutely do, and that applies to both the regular forces and, for example, the cadets and reserves, as others have mentioned. The 6% pay increase last year and the 4.5%…25 Jun 2025HANSARD Armed Forces Recruitment: North-east EnglandIt is a pleasure to serve under you in the Chair, Dr Allin-Khan. It is a privilege to participate in this debate in Armed Forces Week, given Sunderland’s proud tradition of…25 Jun 2025HANSARD Armed Forces Recruitment: North-east EnglandI will absolutely do that. I commend the gentleman in the Public Gallery and all those who serve. The tradition of connection between place and service is so important and an…25 Jun 2025HANSARD Armed Forces Recruitment: North-east EnglandI absolutely share my hon. Friend’s sentiments. The strength of the veterans’ charities network also speaks to the wisdom of the Government’s approach to veterans. It is about…25 Jun 2025HANSARD Armed Forces Recruitment: North-east EnglandI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. There are occasionally differences between the Tyne and the Wear, but this is absolutely not one of them. I think of the Royal Naval…25 Jun 2025HANSARDMiddle East: British Nationals12. What steps his Department is taking to provide assistance to British nationals impacted by conflict in the middle east.24 Jun 2025