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HANSARD Business of the HouseWhen my constituent lost power, Scottish Power transferred her on to a prepayment meter as an emergency fix. Three months later, her meter has not been repaired properly, causing…20 Jul 2023HANSARD Tata Group Gigafactory InvestmentI thank the Minister for her statement, and welcome Tata’s investment. The Adam Smith Institute has said that securing sustainable foreign direct investment is fantastic, but that…20 Jul 2023HANSARDSir David Amess Summer AdjournmentI thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for the opportunity to speak in this afternoon’s debate, and all the Chairs for the many times they have called on me this year. I thank all the…20 Jul 2023HANSARDSir David Amess Summer AdjournmentI could not agree more. A lot of us have been fighting for those affected by green deal mis- selling. Unfortunately, Helms did not get its comeuppance. Child Maintenance…20 Jul 2023HANSARDContest: UK Strategy for Countering Terrorism 2023The rapid proliferation of end-to-end encryption and anonymous messaging services allows terrorist groups to communicate freely without the risk of detection or identification. Of…19 Jul 2023HANSARD Veterans UpdateI thank the Defence Secretary for his statement. With 270 pages and 49 recommendations, it is a lot of summer reading. I welcome the Government’s apology to LGBT veterans today.…19 Jul 2023HANSARDRetail CrimeI congratulate the hon. Member on securing tonight’s Adjournment debate. Something I have noted from conversations with retail workers in my constituency is a reduction in the…19 Jul 2023HANSARDUniversal Credit DeductionsI cannot tell my hon. Friend how many times a constituent has contacted me to tell me that, as a result of the universal credit calculation and payment cycle and the fact that…19 Jul 2023HANSARDUniversal Credit DeductionsThe use of a predominantly online system has led to many cases being raised with my office. In particular, vulnerable constituents without consistent internet access or phone…19 Jul 2023HANSARDUniversal Credit DeductionsThe hon. Member has talked about budgeting. For many, short-term budgeting is a necessity. The housing element of universal credit is paid directly to claimants, not landlords,…19 Jul 2023HANSARDDefence Command Paper RefreshI thank the Secretary of State for his statement. He has been an outstanding Defence Secretary and I wish him all the best for the future. I am aware that, under the new defence…18 Jul 2023HANSARDSri Lanka: Alleged War CrimesHuman Rights Watch has reported that Tamil families looking to memorialise those who died in Sri Lanka’s civil war remain subject to intimidation and banning orders. Alongside the…18 Jul 2023HANSARDPost Office Horizon IT Scandal: CompensationSome individuals who have already been compensated have been devastated to find that a significant portion of that money has gone straight to paying back creditors. They are then…18 Jul 2023HANSARD Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific PartnershipGreat emphasis has been placed on the diplomatic benefits that the UK will see through joining the CPTPP. What further steps are Ministers taking to cultivate positive diplomatic…18 Jul 2023HANSARDAfghan Resettlement UpdateI thank the Minister for his statement. The British Red Cross is delivering information sessions to Afghan refugees on life in the UK, digital safety, and protection and women’s…18 Jul 2023HANSARDRadiotherapy: AccessibilityAs the hon. Member said, radiotherapy is the second most effective cancer treatment and is required by half of all cancer patients. However, the ability to access treatment has…18 Jul 2023HANSARDRadiotherapy: AccessibilityAI technology is proving to be an asset in improving cancer treatment outcomes, and Radiotherapy UK has outlined the fact that a £4 million investment in AI technologies, which…18 Jul 2023HANSARDSkills and Apprenticeships: FundingI welcome the funding made available to the space systems engineering degree apprenticeship and the opportunities that will provide young people in the UK’s growing space…17 Jul 2023HANSARDWomen and EqualitiesCurrent legislation requires all public facilities to have sanitary bins in female and gender-neutral toilets. However, as highlighted by the Boys Need Bins campaign, hygiene bins…17 Jul 2023HANSARD NATO SummitIn a statement, NATO’s Secretary-General welcomed the new partnership programme with Japan and criticised China’s military advancements. What assessment has the Prime Minister…13 Jul 2023