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HANSARDAnimal TestingI thank the hon. Member for her passionate speech. My constituents are proud of the UK’s reputation for high animal welfare standards, but they struggle to square that with the…27 Apr 2026HANSARDSecurity VettingAfter years of sleaze and scandal under the previous Government, the Prime Minister promised integrity and accountability, but my constituents in Stratford-on-Avon are not seeing…20 Apr 2026HANSARDCost of Heating OilIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Allin-Khan. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for North Norfolk (Steff Aquarone) for securing this timely debate. Nearly 13,000…15 Apr 2026HANSARDCost of Heating OilI fully agree with the right hon. Gentleman. Local heating companies have also stopped delivering for consortia, which provided a way for villagers to work together and pay less…15 Apr 2026HANSARDDraft Buckinghamshire Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026
Draft Surrey County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026
Draft Warwickshire County Council (Adult Education Functions) Regulations 2026It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir John. The regulations for Warwickshire county council are an opportunity to move real responsibility in the right direction:…14 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle EastAt the beginning of Trump’s illegal war in Iran, we witnessed the bombing of a school that killed at least 168 people, including 110 children. Can the Prime Minister tell the…13 Apr 2026HANSARDSocial Homes: Furnished TenanciesIn my constituency I have families moving into social housing with no beds for their children to sleep in, no table at which to eat family meals and no white goods with which to…13 Apr 2026HANSARDSEND Provision and ReformDoes my hon. Friend agree that strengthening inclusion in mainstream schools and maintaining legally enforceable protections for children and young people should not be competing…13 Apr 2026HANSARDOil and GasDoes the hon. Member agree that the central claim of this motion simply does not withstand scrutiny? Even if new fields are approved, the oil and gas will still be sold at…24 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastWhile the Government have set out their military approach in some detail, there remains far less clarity on the diplomatic strategy that must eventually bring this conflict to an…23 Mar 2026HANSARDHeating Oil SupportNearly 13,000 households are off-grid in my constituency, including my home. It is a wild west out there; prices have doubled in just a few weeks, and many of my constituents are…16 Mar 2026HANSARDWork Capability AssessmentsResearch from Scope found that, in 2025, only 7% of work capability assessments carried out were reassessments for existing claimants, compared with 19% the previous year. One of…09 Mar 2026HANSARDWork Capability Assessments16. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of work capability assessment clearance times of over two years on claimants.09 Mar 2026HANSARDImmigration PolicyIf the Government are serious about stopping dangerous small boats crossings and smashing the gangs, there must be safe routes for those fleeing war and persecution. I remind the…09 Mar 2026HANSARDSpring ForecastA large part of my constituency’s economy depends on hospitality, tourism and our independent high streets. Those who run pubs, cafés, arts venues, restaurants and hotels are…03 Mar 2026HANSARD Representation of the People BillI welcome the Bill, but it needs to be improved to effectively strengthen and defend our democracy. First, it is essential that we replace our outdated first-past-the-post…02 Mar 2026HANSARD Electronic Travel Authorisation: Dual NationalsI begin by declaring my interests as a British dual national and chair of the all-party parliamentary group on citizens’ rights. From today, British citizens are at risk of being…25 Feb 2026HANSARD Electronic Travel Authorisation: Dual Nationals(Urgent Question:) To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department to make a statement on the impact of the UK’s electronic travel authorisation rules on British citizens…25 Feb 2026HANSARDSchools White Paper: Every Child Achieving and ThrivingPrioritising early years intervention is fundamental to stopping needs from escalating and affecting the entire educational journey of children. What concrete steps will the…23 Feb 2026HANSARDFirearms LicensingRural police forces already handle the highest concentration of firearms licensing work in the country. Does the hon. Member agree that merging sections 1 and 2 will increase…23 Feb 2026