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HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble AddressI am grateful to the right hon. Gentleman for giving way, because I want to ask about the process of the appointment, rather than the process of the release of the papers, which I…03 Jun 2026HANSARD Humble Address: Andrew Mountbatten-WindsorThey’re Labour.21 May 2026HANSARD Humble Address: Andrew Mountbatten-WindsorMay I just say for the record that I have not made any formal application to be a trade and investment envoy? I previously was a trade and investment envoy under Prime Minister…21 May 2026HANSARD Middle EastI have a constituent—I am not going to name him today—who has been illegally arrested in international waters, and I agree with the Minister that there should be early, indeed…21 May 2026HANSARDDefence Readinessrose —20 May 2026HANSARDChild Protection OnlineBig tech is a force for good, but so often it is used for bad. Is there not a fundamental conflict of interest for this Government, and even the previous Government, in that big…20 May 2026HANSARDDefence ReadinessThe hon. Member is absolutely right. There is a patchwork of quality, if you like, and it is different depending on the local education authority, so there is an argument at least…20 May 2026HANSARDDefence ReadinessThe Minister is right to focus on procurement and on defence kit and equipment, but all of that is nothing without defence personnel. I do not know if he is going to come on to…20 May 2026HANSARDDefence ReadinessOne of the defining features of this country’s support for Ukraine has been the cross-party support, but I think it is right for His Majesty’s Opposition to call out the…20 May 2026HANSARDDefence ReadinessIf I am wrong, great—I am used to being wrong on many occasions, but I am happy to be wrong on something we need to get right.20 May 2026HANSARDProcessed Russian Oil Products: SanctionsI pay tribute to the Minister, who has been tough on Russia for many, many years. He is sanctioned in Russia, as am I, and we have both previously chaired the all-party…20 May 2026HANSARDDefence ReadinessWhile I welcome the Type 26 global combat ship, as I am sure my hon. Friend does—that is an important naval deal with Norway—will the timeline of its delivery not give the first…20 May 2026HANSARDDefence Readinessrose —20 May 2026HANSARDDefence ReadinessOn that point, will the Minister give way?20 May 2026HANSARDDefence ReadinessWill the Secretary of State give way?20 May 2026HANSARDDefence ReadinessThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker— [ Interruption. ] I usually get cheering at the end, not the beginning, but I appreciate it. Madam Deputy Speaker, I thank you for calling me; it…20 May 2026HANSARDProcessed Russian Oil Products: SanctionsThe right hon. Lady.20 May 2026HANSARDCriminalisation of Children in CareOf course, the youngest children in care are babies. It might shock the House to learn that there are 36 babies residing, through no fault of their own, in mother and baby units…19 May 2026HANSARD Youth JusticeLet us be honest: tens of thousands of young people have been let down in this country by successive Governments. The right hon. Gentleman said that those in care are drawn…18 May 2026HANSARDEconomic GrowthOne way to support growth in Wales, and indeed in Shropshire, is to support the Wrexham, Shropshire & Midland Railway’s open access application to the Office of Rail and Road.…22 Apr 2026