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HANSARD Extending the Ukraine Permission Extension SchemeVery much so. In my meetings, people have been asking about these different visas and routes, not many of which work.21 Jul 2025HANSARD Extending the Ukraine Permission Extension SchemeThe right hon. Gentleman has obviously been reading my speech. I shall get on to that shortly. I have spoken to a Ukrainian lady and her elderly mother in Newton Abbot. This lady…21 Jul 2025HANSARD Extending the Ukraine Permission Extension SchemeYes, we need to do exactly that. If the UK is to support the defence of Ukraine, we must continue to support the vulnerable Ukrainian guests in our country and to give them some…21 Jul 2025HANSARDGlobal Plastics TreatyI am delighted to hear about all the work going on in the hon. Lady’s community. That is also happening across the country; Dawlish Against Plastic and Plastic Free Newton Abbot…17 Jul 2025HANSARDFreedom of Religion or Belief: UK Foreign PolicyAbsolutely. The situation is very grave in many parts of the world. In fact, it is more than grave—it is intolerable. In our foreign policy, the UK must proactively seek to…17 Jul 2025HANSARDFreedom of Religion or Belief: UK Foreign PolicyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Harris. I thank the hon. Member for North Northumberland (David Smith) for securing this important debate on the role of…17 Jul 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ15. During my meetings with guests who are in my constituency under the Homes for Ukraine scheme, they have told me that they are worried about their visas running out, even with…16 Jul 2025HANSARD Future of the Post OfficeI was slightly concerned that the franchising of Crown post offices, such as the one at Teignmouth in my constituency, has already gone ahead, prior to the consultation. Turning…14 Jul 2025HANSARDRoad and Rail ProjectsI thank the Secretary of State for greenlighting the work on the A382 into Newton Abbot. That will be a massive improvement when it is completed. May I congratulate the successful…08 Jul 2025HANSARD Company Directors (Duties) BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. Under current UK law, company directors have one overriding duty: to maximise shareholder interest. This narrow, outdated…04 Jul 2025HANSARDLicensing Hours Extensions Billclaimed to move the closure (Standing Order No. 36).04 Jul 2025HANSARD Company Directors (Duties) Billrose —04 Jul 2025HANSARD NHS 10-Year PlanHaving secured a Westminster Hall debate on the issue, I am delighted to hear the Secretary of State reconfirm that the Carr-Hill formula will be revised and changed. I am also…03 Jul 2025HANSARDWomen’s State Pension Age: Financial RedressI congratulate the hon. Member for Salford (Rebecca Long Bailey) on securing this debate, and I thank her for her work. Does my hon. Friend agree that this is about trust in…03 Jul 2025HANSARD Phone TheftOn that very topic, the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee had an inquiry where we put this to Apple and Google. It turns out that phones that are reported stolen in…03 Jul 2025HANSARDDraft Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Amendment, etc.) Regulations 2025It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer, and I thank the Minister for bringing forward these regulations. The Liberal Democrats, too, think they are a good…02 Jul 2025HANSARD BBC World Service FundingIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Jeremy. I congratulate the hon. Member for Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket (Peter Prinsley) on securing this timely and…26 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Dawlish sea wall collapsed in 2014, causing a devastating loss to the south-west’s economy of about £1.2 billion. It was not the break in the sea wall that closed the railway…26 Jun 2025HANSARDGP Funding: South-west EnglandI beg to move, That this House has considered GP funding in the South West. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dame Siobhain. GPs are the front door of the NHS. They…25 Jun 2025HANSARDGP Funding: South-west EnglandI thank the Minister for the intervention. I am not quite sure what the protocol is; I do not think that that has ever happened. This is a most fantastic debate. Capital…25 Jun 2025