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HANSARDEngagementsQ4. Since this Government came to office, more than half a million businesses have closed, nearly a million young people are without education, employment or training and graduate…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDNorth Belfast: Violent AttackI echo the Secretary of State’s comments in condemning this dreadful attack. Last night’s attack in north Belfast was horrifying, appalling and deeply disturbing. This was a…09 Jun 2026HANSARDExtremismWe have seen the devastating impact of extremism on our country, with the Jewish community experiencing disgraceful attacks. Does the Minister share my concern about the fact that…08 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Animal (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (Amendment) Regulations 2026Thank you, Mr Twigg, for your chairmanship. Fortunately for Members, I will be brief. The regulations before the Committee, together with the Minister’s comments and the…03 Jun 2026HANSARD Improving the UK Visa SystemThere are real challenges in our immigration system, with real costs and pressures on our public services. We have to do something about it. What might be halfway for somebody at…03 Jun 2026HANSARD Improving the UK Visa SystemThe idea that we, as a Parliament, have the right to scrutinise the decision-making process, to decide how many people should come and by what means, is a real positive. It is a…03 Jun 2026HANSARD Improving the UK Visa SystemThere is a role for the British Council, but when it comes to remote testing, we have had a standard that the public has confidence in, and although this might be more efficient,…03 Jun 2026HANSARD Improving the UK Visa SystemThank you, Mr Stuart, for chairing today’s debate. I commend my hon. Friend the Member for Mid Bedfordshire (Blake Stephenson) for securing this important debate. As he has…03 Jun 2026HANSARD Improving the UK Visa SystemThat is a very good question. As the Leader of the Opposition has said, a lot of mistakes were made along the way. We have looked at what worked well. In fact, much of the…03 Jun 2026HANSARDChild Sexual Offender DataThe hon. Lady is entirely right. As many people have said, sunlight is the best disinfectant. We need to be more transparent and know who the victims and perpetrators are so that…01 Jun 2026HANSARDChild Sexual Offender DataIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. I begin by thanking all Members who contributed to the debate, the hon. Member for Great Yarmouth (Rupert Lowe) for…01 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Controlled Drugs (Drug Precursors) (Amendment and Revocation) Regulations 2026
Draft Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Act 1990 (Amendment) Order 2026Has any advice been received on the appropriate approach to past charging?19 May 2026HANSARDDraft Controlled Drugs (Drug Precursors) (Amendment and Revocation) Regulations 2026
Draft Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Act 1990 (Amendment) Order 2026Thank you for chairing this morning’s Committee debate, Ms McVey. I have little to question the Minister on the merits of the draft regulations. It is critical that we control and…19 May 2026HANSARDNational SecurityI thank the Minister for advanced sight of his statement and for his recognition of the importance of working together across the House to make our country safer. The attacks…14 May 2026HANSARDFire and Rescue Services: FundingI beg to move, That this House has considered funding for fire and rescue services. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Murrison. Our firefighters are heroes.…28 Apr 2026HANSARDFire and Rescue Services: FundingA lot of fire services across the country are facing huge challenges. The debate will draw out some of the challenges that are unique to rural and coastal communities. We want…28 Apr 2026HANSARDFire and Rescue Services: FundingIt is hugely important that firefighters and communities are involved in those discussions, so that we can get the structure that works best for the communities involved. Over…28 Apr 2026HANSARDFire and Rescue Services: FundingI am sure that the hon. Lady would also recognise that the situation is getting worse, not better. Across the country, despite the fact that we are paying record levels of tax,…28 Apr 2026HANSARDFire and Rescue Services: FundingCertainly there are the pressures of the summer and the consequences for rural communities. Fire authorities across the country are also having to make incredibly tough decisions…28 Apr 2026HANSARDFire and Rescue Services: FundingThe hon. Gentleman is entirely right. Ensuring that we have the right capabilities and resources to respond in rural communities often requires technology and capital investment.…28 Apr 2026