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HANSARD Bosnia and HerzegovinaIn 30 seconds!31 Mar 2025HANSARDMobile Coverage: Ofcom ReportingI thank the Minister for his candour and honesty. He is one of the most effective, experienced and able Ministers in the Government. Having paid those compliments, can I encourage…26 Mar 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillI gently say to the Secretary of State that none of my constituents is saying, “In Shropshire, we don’t need any more homes. We don’t want any more homes.” They just want to be…24 Mar 2025HANSARDDisruption at HeathrowThe Secretary of State mentioned consumer rights. Not only were Heathrow customers delayed and disrupted, but they were ripped off, with huge hikes for alternative flights, car…24 Mar 2025HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentIs it not very telling that, although when this policy was voted on in this House in September the Government had a majority of 120, there are very few Labour MPs on the…19 Mar 2025HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentDoes the Minister agree with the Resolution Foundation, which I think he knows very well, and its enlightening paper “Public Pivot” from January this year, which talks about big…19 Mar 2025HANSARD Welfare ReformYouth unemployment stood at 642,000 as of the last quarter of 2024—a rise of 136,000 on 2023—with a youth unemployment rate of 14.8%. The Secretary of State talked about earning…18 Mar 2025HANSARD G7I welcome the Foreign Secretary’s statement and all his hard work in travelling all around the world trying to make us all safer. He mentioned the OSCE, and while the previous…17 Mar 2025HANSARDGazaI thank the Minister for mentioning orphans, who, unfortunately, do not have much of a voice in this place, although sadly there are too many in the world as we see more and more…04 Mar 2025HANSARDUkraineI commend the Prime Minister and indeed the Defence Secretary and Foreign Secretary for their ongoing support for Ukraine. I also commend the leadership that the Prime Minister…03 Mar 2025HANSARD Women’s Health StrategyThe Minister will be aware of the Ockenden report back in 2022, which highlighted the tragic cases of more than 200 mothers and babies who were killed over a period of years at…30 Jan 2025HANSARDExtremism ReviewWhen tackling extremism—whether violent or non-violent—is the Security Minister satisfied that the current division of labour between counter-terrorism policing and the security…28 Jan 2025HANSARD Fiscal Policy: Defence SpendingThe Minister says the strategic defence review will be announced in the spring, but is that the astronomical spring, which he will note ends on 21 June, or the meteorological…27 Jan 2025HANSARDCommunity Engagement Principles and Extremism DefinitionThe Minister mentioned a rapid review; perhaps he can give the House a timetable. As part of that review, could he include the Charity Commission and ask what charities might be…21 Jan 2025HANSARDFamily Visas: Income RequirementOrder. I welcome the children to the Gallery—I think this is the first time that I have seen children here. The Chair is neutral in the debate, but you are all very welcome. Right…20 Jan 2025HANSARDFamily Visas: Income RequirementOrder. The hon. Gentleman came in quite late.20 Jan 2025HANSARDFoot and Mouth DiseaseUnfortunately, as the Minister will know, foot and mouth disease looms large in the memories of many Shropshire farmers. Talking of visits—this is a genuine point—I wonder whether…15 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsIs the Home Secretary aware of the growing link, as highlighted by a recent Durham University report, between rural crime and serious organised crime? If not, could she ask her…13 Jan 2025HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [Lords]Is there not a potential conflict of interest? The Minister mentions GB Energy, a new national organisation introduced by Labour Government policy. Because of the Crown Estate’s…07 Jan 2025HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [Lords]Let us be clear that this is a huge departure for the Crown Estate. The Bill basically allows it to go to the City and to raise capital based on its assets, most of which, as the…07 Jan 2025