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HANSARDPre-1997 Pensions: Discretionary IncreasesI thank my hon. Friend for that very useful contribution. I was not aware of that, and I am shocked. It is a further injustice if pensioners in the UK are treated differently from…19 Mar 2026HANSARDPre-1997 Pensions: Discretionary IncreasesI see that my hon. Friend and constituency neighbour wishes to intervene.19 Mar 2026HANSARDType 1 Diabetes: Infant TestingIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Alec. Does my hon. Friend agree that the ELSA study proves the need for wider screening, because of the 17,000 children…09 Mar 2026HANSARDWorker Protection: Hazardous Medicinal ProductsWill the Minister consider developing a clear statutory definition of “hazardous medicinal products” and subsequently mandate the development, publication and ongoing maintenance…09 Mar 2026HANSARDWorker Protection: Hazardous Medicinal Products14. What steps he is taking to improve the protection of workers against exposure to potentially hazardous medicinal products.09 Mar 2026HANSARD Ministry of DefenceI congratulate the Chair of the Defence Committee on securing this important debate. I find it disappointing that parties have been missing and have not contributed to it—Reform,…04 Mar 2026HANSARD Representation of the People BillDoes the shadow Secretary of State not accept that 8 million people being either registered in the wrong place, or not on the register at all, is also an example of an inaccurate…02 Mar 2026HANSARD Representation of the People BillDoes the hon. Gentleman’s reference to citizenship imply that Commonwealth and Republic of Ireland citizens, who have been enfranchised for about 100 years, should be…02 Mar 2026HANSARD Representation of the People BillI would like the hon. Gentleman to elaborate on the absurdity that he sees in 16 and 17-year-olds being able to vote. What is it about them that he feels disqualifies them or…02 Mar 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ3. Residents in Stanley in my constituency are very excited about having their say on how to spend the £20 million of Pride in Place funding that Stanley South has received as…25 Feb 2026HANSARDModern Industrial StrategyCounty Durham has been home to proud British industries for centuries, but for decades they have been in decline, and communities such as mine in North Durham have paid the price.…29 Jan 2026HANSARDModern Industrial Strategy15. What steps he is taking to implement the modern industrial strategy.29 Jan 2026HANSARD Defence Industry: Environmental, Social and Governance RequirementsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms McVey. I thank the hon. Member for Windsor (Jack Rankin) for securing this important debate and introducing it so eloquently. It…28 Jan 2026HANSARD Armed Forces BillI pay tribute to the hon. and gallant Members across the House who have brought to the debate personal experience of serving this country in the armed forces. I particularly thank…26 Jan 2026HANSARD Armed Forces BillIt is an honour to serve under the right hon. Gentleman on the Finance Committee, where we look at slightly smaller-scale issues on spending. He appears to be questioning the…26 Jan 2026HANSARD Armed Forces BillOn the proposal to extend the age limit under which reservists can be called back, a small number of them might have attained the extremely high levels of physical fitness of the…26 Jan 2026HANSARDMyanmar: Religious Minority PersecutionIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Betts. I commend the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) for bringing the crisis in Myanmar to our attention and I…08 Jan 2026HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles Bill2. What steps he has taken to engage with relevant stakeholders on the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill.07 Jan 2026HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles BillNo matter what unit they served in, veterans in North Durham are particularly concerned about the impact of the new legislation on those who served in the special forces. Can the…07 Jan 2026HANSARDVacant Commercial Properties (Temporary Use)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to enable local authorities to allocate for temporary use by charities, community organisations and small businesses any…16 Dec 2025