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HANSARDMaternity CommissionerI absolutely agree. There is work to do to prioritise the actions that have come out of all those inquiries, because trying to do too much will lead to it all being done badly.…20 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle EastMy constituents are horrified by the civilian toll of US-Israeli and Iranian military attacks, including the threats to basic civilian infrastructure. They are also very concerned…13 Apr 2026HANSARDOil and GasWe know that we will be using North sea oil and gas for some time to come. I welcome the Chancellor’s announcement about short-term and medium-term measures to address the crisis…24 Mar 2026HANSARDOil and GasMy hon. Friend is making some really good points. There are certain industries that do need gas, so does he agree that we need to shepherd that limited resource carefully, and…24 Mar 2026HANSARDOil and GasI would like to finish. Finally, climate change in and of itself is a huge threat to our economic security, our physical health, the entirety of our wellbeing and the ability to…24 Mar 2026HANSARDOil and GasWill my hon. Friend give way?24 Mar 2026HANSARDOil and GasThe hon. Lady is absolutely correct. The central premise of the motion simply does not stand up to any scrutiny. Secondly, the Opposition want to talk about levies to pay for the…24 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle East: UK Armed Forces Personnel7. What steps he is taking to protect UK armed forces personnel in the middle east.16 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle East: UK Armed Forces PersonnelI thank the Secretary of State for his answer. About 10 days ago, we saw alleged attacks by both US and Iranian forces on water desalination plants in the middle east, which is in…16 Mar 2026HANSARDHeating Oil SupportI thank the Minister for his statement and the swift response to the need of my rural constituents who are reliant on heating oil and LPG. This crisis has shown that our strategic…16 Mar 2026HANSARDRoyal Mail: Universal Service ObligationPeople across Morecambe and Lunesdale are suffering from late Royal Mail deliveries. In fact, one constituent was told by a frustrated, overworked postie that second class letters…11 Mar 2026HANSARD Healthcare in Rural AreasIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Huq. I thank the hon. Member for Mid Bedfordshire (Blake Stephenson) for securing this important debate. I represent a…04 Mar 2026HANSARDSpring ForecastWe know that the volatility of oil and gas prices has driven the high cost of living over the last decade. We also know that renewables cut the wholesale costs of electricity…03 Mar 2026HANSARD Small Religious Organisations: SafeguardingI believe that Alexis Jay told the Home Affairs Committee that this mandatory reporting was one of the most important recommendations. Does my hon. Friend agree that it is really…02 Mar 2026HANSARDNHS Dental Services: Morecambe and Lunesdale9. What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of access to NHS dental services in Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency.24 Feb 2026HANSARDNHS Dental Services: Morecambe and LunesdaleOne of my constituents contacted me because their spouse is bedbound and cannot get dental care at home, so he gets no routine care. He recently waited three months for an…24 Feb 2026HANSARDGaza Healthcare SystemIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Jeremy. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Stroud (Dr Opher) for bringing forward this important debate. It has been 137…24 Feb 2026HANSARDGaza Healthcare SystemThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. The deregistering of international organisations is abhorrent. They are absolutely vital to this response, and I will touch on that point…24 Feb 2026HANSARDFirearms LicensingI appreciate the point that the hon. Gentleman is making, but does he accept that there have been instances where firearms have been lawfully obtained by people without a previous…23 Feb 2026HANSARDFirearms LicensingThe hon. Gentleman makes a very interesting point. We already have backlogs for firearms licensing. Some people rely on firearms for their living. If there are changes to the…23 Feb 2026