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HANSARDChild 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 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: 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 could not agree more. As the Fire Brigades Union puts it, these cuts are putting lives at risk. The inability to respond to the increasing number of fires and hazards has real…28 Apr 2026HANSARDFire and Rescue Services: FundingI could not agree more. More than ever, we are seeing fire services that are lean and efficient, having undergone all sorts of savings. We have now got to the point at which there…28 Apr 2026HANSARDFire and Rescue Services: FundingCross-border support and mutual aid is vital. It is important to understand the profile of those areas and where those demands take us when we invest in our fire services as we…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 2026HANSARDFire and Rescue Services: FundingFirst, we have to see central Government funding in place to ensure that we can run safe and effective fire services. Secondly, within that funding envelope we have to ensure that…28 Apr 2026HANSARDFire and Rescue Services: FundingI will make a little progress. The Government’s latest settlement takes things a step too far. Huge concerns have been raised about the impact on frontline services and on the…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: 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: FundingThe hon. Gentleman has the pleasure of representing a beautiful part of the world. Sherborne is a beautiful patch that needs proper fire protection. He is right. We have talked…28 Apr 2026HANSARD Crime and Policing BillWe have seen significant developments on that front. Only this afternoon we were debating the issue of antisemitism and where that has got to, and the real-world consequences for…20 Apr 2026HANSARD Crime and Policing BillNo, we aren’t!20 Apr 2026HANSARD Crime and Policing Billrose —20 Apr 2026