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HANSARDRailways BillI have statistics for Worcester Park station, which is also served by South Western Railway, and in the very last period before nationalisation—period 2 for 2025-26—punctuality…10 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Airports Slot Allocation (Alleviation of Usage Requirements) Regulations 2026I think it is helpful to look at the consultation responses from airlines and airports when changes were announced. Only two out of 38 airlines opposed the changes, whereas…09 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Airports Slot Allocation (Alleviation of Usage Requirements) Regulations 2026There is an interesting dynamic between the impact of a fuel crisis, which is likely to have quite a short lead time, and these regulations, which give almost a six-month warning.…09 Jun 2026HANSARDProgression of Bills through ParliamentWe could have considered it, but we never got the chance because it was filibustered—it was spoken out. As with so much of our unwritten constitution, that principle’s ability to…08 Jun 2026HANSARDProgression of Bills through ParliamentThat is exactly what happened.08 Jun 2026HANSARDProgression of Bills through ParliamentIt is, as always, a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Edward. I thank the hon. Member for Sunderland Central (Lewis Atkinson) for introducing the debate so capably, as…08 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Animal (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (Amendment) Regulations 2026We Liberal Democrats support this legislation. The regulations do not change existing policy but provide an updated legal framework for the regulation of animal use in scientific…03 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble Address: Government ResponseThe documents show that in July 2025, Peter Mandelson contacted No. 10 to suggest that the Prime Minister should make time to meet Peter Thiel while he was in London. Peter…01 Jun 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI rise only to pass on the frustrations from the Liberal Democrat Benches and from my residents that the important legislation planned for Wednesday will now be delayed, and that…01 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. I have heard from victims of domestic abuse and stalking about the harrowing journey they face in rebuilding their lives. For many, the one thing that gives them comfort is…19 May 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI present a petition of residents of the constituency of Sutton and Cheam. The petition states: The petition of residents of the constituency of Sutton and Cheam, Declares that an…21 Apr 2026HANSARDSecurity VettingOn 12 September, it was revealed in The Independent that Mandelson did not pass vetting by MI6, and therefore by UKSV. On 16 September, in this Chamber, my hon. Friend the Member…20 Apr 2026HANSARD Antisemitic AttacksI join the Minister in condemning the attacks in Finchley, Hendon and Harrow. There have been four attacks on Jewish sites in London in a week. It is heartbreaking that the Jewish…20 Apr 2026HANSARD Women’s Health StrategyOn behalf of the newly established APPG on urinary tract infections, which I am proud to co-chair alongside the hon. Member for Stoke-on-Trent South (Dr Gardner), I warmly welcome…16 Apr 2026HANSARD NHS Federated Data PlatformIt is always a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dame Siobhain. A nation, like a person, is judged by the company it keeps, and in this case, the companies to which it keeps…16 Apr 2026HANSARD NHS Federated Data PlatformWill the Minister give way on that point?16 Apr 2026HANSARD Knife CrimeThe Liberal Democrats welcome the publication of the strategy, and I am particularly glad to note the involvement of the Ben Kinsella Trust in formulating it. The trust does…14 Apr 2026HANSARDHatzola Ambulance AttackI, like so many Londoners, woke up this morning to the news of this cowardly attack. I felt that horrible pit of disgust in my stomach, and a deep concern for my Jewish friends…23 Mar 2026HANSARD Freedom of Religion or Belief in ChinaIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Jardine. I thank the hon. Member for St Helens South and Whiston (Ms Rimmer) for securing this important debate. Engagement…18 Mar 2026HANSARDRoyal Mail: PerformanceI agree primarily with the point made by the hon. Member for Alloa and Grangemouth (Brian Leishman), who listed promises made by the Prime Minister. I would like to see the Prime…18 Mar 2026