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HANSARD Budget ResolutionsMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech, and I wholeheartedly agree about the appalling damage done by the Conservatives to our economy over 14 years. I wonder whether he…26 Nov 2025HANSARD Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction BillWill my hon. Friend give way?17 Nov 2025HANSARD Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction BillThe Minister is making an excellent speech, and I pay tribute to her work and that of the Government in showing UK leadership in this important environmental area. Could she also…17 Nov 2025HANSARD EnergyI commend the Minister for his speech; I hope my words will reflect the seriousness of the issue in front of us. Does the Minister agree that, sadly, the last Government fell…12 Nov 2025HANSARDBBC LeadershipStaff at the former BBC Monitoring station in Caversham in my constituency played a vital role over many years, monitoring broadcasts from around the world. Indeed, they broke a…11 Nov 2025HANSARDCurriculum and Assessment ReviewI warmly welcome the review and the Secretary of State’s statement. I am particularly pleased that the Sutton Trust is wholeheartedly behind the review. Will she say a little more…05 Nov 2025HANSARD Houses in Multiple Occupation: Planning ConsentIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Dowd. I commend and thank my hon. Friend the Member for Mansfield (Steve Yemm) for securing this important debate. Reading…04 Nov 2025HANSARDSupporting High StreetsMy hon. Friend is making an excellent point about the importance of arts and culture in town centres, and of restoring and reclaiming historic buildings to bring a sense of place,…04 Nov 2025HANSARDSupporting High StreetsMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech and shows himself to be a true champion for Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme. Does he agree that we all ought to talk up our…04 Nov 2025HANSARD Independent Lifeboats: Government SupportThe hon. Gentleman makes an excellent point. Education is a vital part of this. Where local businesses or sports clubs, such as those involved in rowing, canoeing or other…29 Oct 2025HANSARD Independent Lifeboats: Government SupportIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Harris. I thank the hon. Member for Hamble Valley (Paul Holmes) for securing today’s important debate. I also thank all those…29 Oct 2025HANSARDNorth Sea Oil and Gas IndustryIt is very important to increase the number of skilled jobs in renewables and in hydrogen. I welcome the Minister’s mention of the Government’s clean jobs plan; can he say more…27 Oct 2025HANSARDLife Sciences Innovative Manufacturing FundMy hon. Friend is making some interesting points about investment decisions. Has her Committee also investigated why some decisions have been made to bring investment into the UK,…22 Oct 2025HANSARD Social Housing: South CotswoldsDoes the hon. Lady have anything she wants to say about the value of good design principles and linking to the existing traditional architecture in specific communities? We have…21 Oct 2025HANSARD Social Housing: South CotswoldsThe hon. Lady is making an excellent speech and highlights perfectly the pressure on the landscape in southern England. Does she agree that there is a great deal of scope in many…21 Oct 2025HANSARD Social Housing: South CotswoldsWill the Minister give way?21 Oct 2025HANSARD Ada Lovelace DayDoes the hon. Gentleman agree that there is also an important role for apprenticeships, particularly apprenticeships in the tech sector? There are some excellent apprenticeships…16 Oct 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. The £1 billion regeneration scheme at Station Hill in Reading is bringing large numbers of jobs and new housing to Reading town centre, and that is due to the Elizabeth line.…11 Sept 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker—no pressure. Earlier this week, I was notified that Southern Gas Networks wants to dig up a major road in Reading for 18 weeks. This is the latest…11 Sept 2025HANSARD BBC Monitoring ServiceI thank the right hon. Gentleman for making such an excellent speech. Caversham Park sits in my constituency, and it was a wonderful facility. I pay tribute to those who worked…04 Sept 2025