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HANSARDRepresentation 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 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Second sitting)Q To build on some of the lines of questioning that have been put forward, I am keen to get your perspective on what the best approach is to make sure we look at the next big…18 Mar 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (First sitting)Finally, very quickly—18 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsUnlike in category A prisons, prison officers at HMP The Verne and HMP Portland are not routinely issued with protective body armour—namely, stab vests. Protecting our prison…17 Mar 2026HANSARDJob Creation11. What steps he is taking to support the creation of well-paid jobs.12 Mar 2026HANSARDJob CreationIt is no secret that clean energy is creating the next generation of well-paid jobs, and it is essential that South Dorset gets its fair share of them. The development of offshore…12 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals BillThe Government can put certain measures into one piece of primary legislation, but there could be others down the line to pick up the recommendations of the review. We must…10 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals BillI thank my hon. Friend for making such an eloquent speech. Does she share my concern that if we were, heaven forfend, to walk away from the crucial reforms in this Bill, the…10 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI welcome the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s work to get the Leonardo helicopters contract over the line, as that will help protect defence jobs right across Dorset, Somerset and…10 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals BillI am delighted to speak as an enthusiastic supporter of the Courts and Tribunals Bill. I wish to put on record my thanks to both the Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister for…10 Mar 2026HANSARDCourts and Tribunals BillI completely accept that there have been successes in some parts of the country, including in Liverpool, but that is not the case elsewhere, which is why a much wider package of…10 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI will keep it short and sweet, Mr Speaker. Weymouth train station does not have a working toilet, which means that wheelchair users, passengers with heavy luggage and parents…12 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsMorwind recently received funding to conduct an important feasibility study for a major offshore wind hub at Portland. If built, the hub would be a key part of the west country’s…10 Feb 2026HANSARDWater Company Executives: Undisclosed Payments6. What steps she is taking to prevent undisclosed payments to water company executives.05 Feb 2026HANSARDWater Company Executives: Undisclosed PaymentsJust last month, The Guardian reported that the chief executive officer and chief financial officer of Wessex Water received around £50,000 in undisclosed payments from a parent…05 Feb 2026HANSARDR&D Defence Spending: Economic ImpactFor the past few months, my hon. Friend the Member for Bournemouth West (Jessica Toale) and I have been campaigning for a new drone centre to be designated at the Dorset…02 Feb 2026HANSARD River Habitats: Protection and RestorationI beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of protecting and restoring river habitats. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Butler. I thank the Making…29 Jan 2026HANSARD Prison Capacity: Annual StatementI thank the Minister for updating the House with this important annual statement. Unfortunately, the Jailhouse Café, which is a fantastic rehabilitation initiative for both…29 Jan 2026HANSARD River Habitats: Protection and RestorationWill my hon. Friend give way?29 Jan 2026HANSARD River Habitats: Protection and RestorationI thank all right hon. and hon. Members for their thoughtful and constructive contributions in today’s debate, and particularly the hon. Member for North Herefordshire (Dr Chowns)…29 Jan 2026