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HANSARD Business of the HouseOver recent years, the people of Stockton have seen investment in the local health service, with a new diagnostic centre, a new mental health hub and new state-of-the-art…16 Jul 2026HANSARDSir David Amess Summer AdjournmentI start by joining the many other hon. Members who have paid tribute to Ann Widdecombe. She was a remarkable, inspiring and passionate woman, and I was honoured to welcome her to…16 Jul 2026HANSARDNational SecurityIt is right that these measures have been brought forward, and the Opposition will support them. The powers Parliament created through the National Security Act exist for…15 Jul 2026HANSARDNational SecurityWe put in place powers that assist in this. The first duty of any Government is to keep the public safe, regardless of which party is in office. We introduced the National…15 Jul 2026HANSARDHigh Streets Organised Crime UnitDodgy vape shops are a scourge on our high streets, but even more horrifying are some of the people who run them. Twana Jamal, convicted in France and described as the godfather…13 Jul 2026HANSARDPolice Officer NumbersUnder the last Government, police numbers reached a record high. Labour promised to increase police numbers, but instead we have seen them fall. As the Minister was forced to…13 Jul 2026HANSARDImmigration and Asylum BillThis has been an important and thoughtful debate, and I begin by thanking Members from across the House for their contributions. There have been genuine differences of opinion…13 Jul 2026HANSARDEuropean Entry and Exit SystemI thank my right hon. Friend the Member for Herne Bay and Sandwich (Sir Roger Gale) for securing this important urgent question. Anyone who has travelled or spoken to those who…08 Jul 2026HANSARDMisuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Temporary Class Drug) Order 2026Thank you, Mr Vickers, for chairing today’s debate. For the avoidance of doubt, I want to be clear that the Opposition support the Government’s decision, and welcome what I hope…07 Jul 2026HANSARDPolice Leadership Commission ReportI thank the Minister for advance sight of her statement and pay tribute to the noble Lords Herbert and Blunkett for producing such a timely and thoughtful report. The last year…06 Jul 2026HANSARD National Security (State Threats) BillThe Government’s decision to allow alterations to this Bill will come as a surprise to many who followed it through its earlier stages. As colleagues in the other place observed,…06 Jul 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ4. 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 2026HANSARDNorth 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 2026