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HANSARDDefence Industries: North-EastI absolutely agree. The investment that is coming to Thales will mean thousands of advanced air defence missiles that will be supplied to Ukraine. That is a really important…13 May 2025HANSARDDefence Industries: North-EastI agree. The increase in defence spending an opportunity to uplift regional economies and tackle regional inequality. However, I do not want to talk down our region because we do…13 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Middlesbrough Disabled Supporters Association does vital work to support disabled Boro fans, but it is currently being hammered by increased bank charges. Will the Minister…12 May 2025HANSARD Victory in Europe and Victory over Japan: 80th AnniversaryToday we remember the extraordinary courage, sacrifice and service that brought about victory in Europe 80 years ago, and it has been a privilege to join VE Day commemorations…06 May 2025HANSARDPublic Service ReformThe Government’s laudable mission-led approach has seen NHS waiting lists fall for five months in a row. Like many public services, our NHS has been plagued by over-specified…24 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. Teesside has enormous potential for AI investment. What progress are the Government making on AI growth zones, AI adoption and investment for Teesside?24 Apr 2025HANSARDPublic Service Reform13. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to reform public services.24 Apr 2025HANSARD Pension FundsMy constituents Phil and Ann have contacted me about the so-called clawback policy, which would see them lose about £2,000 a year from their pensions when they reach state pension…23 Apr 2025HANSARDResidential Estate Management CompaniesThank you, Mr Stuart, but I believe you have mistaken me for another ginger—there are a few of us in this Parliament.22 Apr 2025HANSARDResidential Estate Management CompaniesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship none the less, Mr Stuart, and I congratulate the hon. Member for South Devon (Caroline Voaden) on securing this debate. We are at…22 Apr 2025HANSARDDefence Expenditure: Supply Chain2. What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Defence on the potential impact of defence expenditure in Northern Ireland on defence supply chain companies in the…02 Apr 2025HANSARDDefence Expenditure: Supply ChainTeesside has strong and enduring ties with Northern Ireland: we remember the contribution of the late Mo Mowlam and her legacy, as well as the economic ties. Does my right hon.…02 Apr 2025HANSARD Royal British LegionAs my hon. Friend mentioned standard bearers, I want to take a moment to recognise Fergus Osborne of Guisborough RBL. He has carried the standard in Guisborough and the…01 Apr 2025HANSARD Royal British LegionI just want to inform my hon. Friend of a meeting that I had with my local RBL in Boosbeck last week. As a result of him coming to our constituency for a discussion on veteran…01 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. What discussions are taking place with China about Jingye, the Chinese owner of British Steel, which last week rejected a generous offer from the Government to put the…01 Apr 2025HANSARD Scunthorpe SteelworksI commend the Minister and the Secretary of State for their hard graft to secure a deal in the interests of my steelworkers in Teesside and those in Scunthorpe. It is deeply…27 Mar 2025HANSARDAsylum Hotels and Illegal Channel CrossingsWhen I speak to my constituents, they accept that the last Government overspent by billions on the asylum system and it fell to this Government to make the difficult decisions to…25 Mar 2025HANSARDDefence of Undersea InfrastructureI welcome the UK’s leadership on this issue. The proposed AQUIND interconnector raises serious concerns about the security of UK undersea infrastructure, particularly given the…24 Mar 2025HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentWill the shadow Minister give way?19 Mar 2025HANSARD Council Tax ReformI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Hartlepool (Mr Brash) on securing the debate. He is absolutely right that the system is outdated, regressive and in desperate need of…19 Mar 2025