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HANSARDUK Military Base ProtectionThe Minister will know from my earlier question about force protection how important it is to take that issue seriously, and it is right that that is the main focus today. But if…23 Jun 2025HANSARDMiddle EastWhen there was US offensive action against Iran five years ago, we saw proxy action taken against UK and US personnel deployed in the middle east, where we sadly lost Lance…23 Jun 2025HANSARDSocial Mobility: Careers EducationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Lewell. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Wrexham (Andrew Ranger) for securing this important debate. I want to touch on a…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseConstituents, particularly those from Cutthorpe, Old Brampton and Ashover, have raised concerns about the behaviour of drivers passing horse riders on our roads. The guidance is…19 Jun 2025HANSARD UK Infrastructure: 10-year StrategyI know that my constituents in North East Derbyshire will warmly welcome the infrastructure strategy, because we have been on the sharp end of Government Departments failing to…19 Jun 2025HANSARDSpending Review 2025With a £2.5 billion investment into nuclear in Derby, £2.5 billion into nuclear fusion in north Nottinghamshire, and half a billion into steel suitable for use in the nuclear…11 Jun 2025HANSARDBritish Coal Staff Superannuation SchemeI have heard from many of my constituents affected by the BCSSS, and many are advanced in age so there is a real need for speed. I appreciate the Minister setting out how…11 Jun 2025HANSARD Winter Fuel PaymentI have spoken to many people in North East Derbyshire who, although they acknowledged that we should not give this payment to millionaires, were deeply concerned that the…09 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsA constituent who came to see me recently was significantly impacted by finding out about the release of somebody who had perpetrated a non-violent but heinous crime against him.…03 Jun 2025HANSARDStrategic Defence ReviewAs a veteran and on behalf of my constituents in North East Derbyshire who are serving or who have loved ones in the armed forces, may I say how much I welcome the commitment to…02 Jun 2025HANSARD Diego Garcia Military BaseThe Conservative party had a terrible record on defence, with abject failure after abject failure. I think we have seen this afternoon that Conservative Members have not learnt…22 May 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ4. I recently visited Barrow Hill primary school in my constituency—a school in receipt of a new free breakfast club. The team there are doing a fantastic job, but challenges…21 May 2025HANSARD Irish Guards: 125th AnniversaryI thank my hon. Friend for giving way and the right hon. Member for Belfast East (Gavin Robinson) for securing this important debate. When I started at the Royal Military Academy…02 Apr 2025HANSARDBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryI thank the Minister and his team for their tireless efforts to secure the future of this vital base, which is exactly the right thing to do. Will he assure me that no less than…02 Apr 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Second sitting)Q Baroness Newlove, cuckooing is a pretty heinous crime that takes advantage of some very vulnerable victims. What impact do you think making cuckooing a specific offence will…27 Mar 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Second sitting)Q The Bill introduces a new offence of cuckooing, and I am particularly interested in your opinion because, unfortunately, a lot of cuckooing takes place in council properties.…27 Mar 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Second sitting)Q Farmers in my constituency of North East Derbyshire tell me that they have a frustrating issue with off-road bikes often being used across their land. Do you think the Bill goes…27 Mar 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill (Second sitting)Q In my constituency of North East Derbyshire, we have real issues with car theft, and in this Bill we have a couple of clauses affecting signal jammers. I am interested to hear…27 Mar 2025HANSARDSpring StatementAs the Chancellor will know, the east midlands is often at the bottom of investment league tables and we suffer through a lack of transport planning. Will the Chancellor outline…26 Mar 2025HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentWhat is fair is a 4.1% rise in the state pension and a 5.5% to 6% rise for our soldiers, teachers and nurses, and I will say that as many times as I need to say it. Many people in…19 Mar 2025