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HANSARD British Indian Ocean TerritoryDoes the hon. Gentleman not accept that the Government have said that they will bring the full details of the deal to the House for discussion and consideration, and that that…26 Feb 2025HANSARD Doncaster Sheffield AirportNo.25 Feb 2025HANSARDDefence and SecurityThe Prime Minister is absolutely right to say that NATO is the bedrock on which we found our alliance. He is absolutely right to say that we can only achieve peace through…25 Feb 2025HANSARD Doncaster Sheffield AirportMy hon. Friend is making a powerful case to underscore his claim to be called Mr Doncaster Airport. As chair of the all-party parliamentary group for Yorkshire and northern…25 Feb 2025HANSARDHostile State ThreatsHostile states are using unknowing security officials here in the UK to undermine our national security and conceal their activities, and the director general of MI5 has said that…24 Feb 2025HANSARDHostile State Threats16. What steps her Department is taking to counter hostile state threats.24 Feb 2025HANSARDUkraineI start by commending the people of Ukraine for resisting the murderous dictator Vladimir Putin for as long as they have. They are heroes. Almost every Member of this House knows…24 Feb 2025HANSARDBreakfast Clubs: Early AdoptersI welcome the introduction of free breakfast clubs for all primary schools, including Robin Hood primary school in Leeds South West and Morley. Such clubs provide £450 of savings…24 Feb 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseA couple of weeks ago at my surgery in Wortley, I met a resident who had been waiting 26 weeks for a hip operation. Sadly, he had just found out that he had at least another 40…13 Feb 2025HANSARD UkraineI welcome the statement that any negotiations about Ukraine must involve Ukraine. In that spirit, has the Minister or any of her colleagues had conversations with their…13 Feb 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseGreenhill primary school serves the small Armley and Bramley parts of my constituency. Its excellent work was recognised in its most recent Ofsted report this month, which states…30 Jan 2025HANSARD Local Post OfficesI am grateful to the hon. Member for Taunton and Wellington (Gideon Amos) for securing this debate. I think my hon. Friend the Member for Bournemouth West (Jessica Toale) has…30 Jan 2025HANSARDGrowing the UK EconomyI enthusiastically welcome the Government’s commitment to growth and commend them for taking the difficult decisions required to generate it. It is important that all parts of our…29 Jan 2025HANSARDPrison Capacity20. What steps her Department is taking to increase prison capacity.28 Jan 2025HANSARDAirport ExpansionI welcome the Government’s commitment to growth. I also welcome their commitment to taking the difficult decisions required to generate it. We know that any conversations about a…28 Jan 2025HANSARDPrison CapacityDecember’s annual report on prison capacity stated that of the 88,400 prison places available, 97% are occupied, and it estimated that by 2032 we will have a prison capacity of…28 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. Springfield Training provides excellent opportunities in Leeds South West and Morley for young people not in work, training or education to do fulfilling apprenticeships. I…27 Jan 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords Reform17. What recent progress his Department has made on reform of the House of Lords.23 Jan 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayMay I start by saying what a privilege it is to follow the incredible speeches that we have heard across the House today? It has been especially powerful hearing the testimonies…23 Jan 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords ReformI thank the Minister for his answer. Being the MP for Leeds South West and Morley is the greatest privilege I could ask for, and constituency boundaries ensure that all parts of…23 Jan 2025