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HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesMy hon. Friend is speaking wisely of the time when Boris Johnson was before the Privileges Committee. Does he believe the House should remember that that Prime Minister lost an…28 Apr 2026HANSARDSports Facilities: Secondary Schools6. What steps her Department is taking to fund sports facilities in secondary schools in South Dorset constituency.20 Apr 2026HANSARDSports Facilities: Secondary SchoolsBudmouth academy has received a record multimillion-pound investment from this Labour Government to rebuild many of the school’s buildings. However, its crumbling outdoor…20 Apr 2026HANSARDTourism SectorIn the heart of Weymouth, the Rectory is an iconic building, but it has stood empty for over a decade. We want to transform the Rectory building into a cultural and visitor…16 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Eighth sitting)The hon. Member is articulating very real concerns about cryptocurrency and the way it can manipulate our democratic processes. Will he join me in welcoming the fact that, when…16 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsPatients in Chickerell often struggle to access GP services in their area, and instead must travel long distances. Some years ago, it was confirmed that a new surgery should be…14 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Seventh sitting)I think there is a difference between corporate and non-corporate donations. However, what would be really interesting is to see how the Bill progresses in taking forward the…14 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Seventh sitting)Does the hon. Member share my view that the old system that we inherited meant that foul play by a political party was essentially priced into the system, because the fine was so…14 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Sixth sitting)Before I speak to clause 58, let me say in response to the hon. Members for Hamble Valley and for Hazel Grove that this game-changing legislation and the Rycroft review have both…14 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Seventh sitting)I will keep my remarks brief in the interests of avoiding repetition. It is important to put on the record the changes in the Bill, which are hugely welcome. One of those is…14 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Seventh sitting)It has already been outlined by the hon. Member for North Herefordshire, but I am interested to know whether the official Opposition spokesperson agrees that the previous…14 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Seventh sitting)I will keep my remarks brief. As we start the afternoon sitting, it is worth putting on the record that clause 60 goes a significant distance towards finally tightening up the…14 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Sixth sitting)I do not believe that the Government are rejecting that carte blanche. As I was about to say—it is almost as if the hon. Gentleman has my notes before him—the Rycroft review…14 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Sixth sitting)I will just make some very brief remarks on the record. I welcome this landmark Bill, which does a great deal to bring our democratic landscape into the 21st century, but I will…14 Apr 2026HANSARDPark Homes: Sales Commission ChargesI welcome the Government’s new call for evidence. Perhaps unsurprisingly, park home owners across South Dorset continue to be deeply frustrated with the unfair 10% sales…13 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Second sitting)Q I have a very quick final question, taking a step back and responding to what you have just said. You feel that in the current landscape no single law enforcement body has…18 Mar 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Second sitting)Q Thank you; that is helpful. Another key point that we have discussed in detail is about recent investigations finding that around £6 million in donations through UK-registered…18 Mar 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (First sitting)Finally, very quickly—18 Mar 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Second sitting)Q Shifting attention slightly towards enforcement, we know that, when trying to tackle foreign interference in the democratic process or dodgy donations, enforcement is essential…18 Mar 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (First sitting)Q Good morning. The Bill rightly tries to tighten up our defences against the impact of overseas interference in our democratic process. That includes the measure in the Bill to…18 Mar 2026