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HANSARDDraft National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2026Having run a business on the high street for the last 21 years, I can safely say that we have not had Saturday jobs around for at least the last 10 of them. That is not to do with…02 Mar 2026HANSARDEnergy Coast Train Line: Upgrades6. What recent assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of the progress of upgrades to the energy coast train line.12 Feb 2026HANSARDEnergy Coast Train Line: UpgradesPeople in Barrow-in-Furness have had to put up with an increasingly unreliable rail service, which is having a huge impact on lives and businesses locally. From our work together…12 Feb 2026HANSARD Armed Forces BillAs Members on both sides of the House have said over many years, this Bill is unlike most others that come before us. It is not simply a piece of Government business; it is the…26 Jan 2026HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillIt has been an absolute pleasure to work with the Labour Rural Research Group and to see the difference it makes when we have serious conversations behind the scenes, talking to…12 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. Without energy security, projects such as Team Barrow and the regeneration of Barrow-in-Furness more widely would be impossible to deliver. Does the Secretary of State agree…06 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsForests With Impact is delivering innovative prisoner rehabilitation through horticulture, paid work and accredited training at HMP Haverigg, helping people to gain skills for…16 Dec 2025HANSARDPost-16 Skills EducationAfter 14 years of neglect, young people in Barrow and Furness are going to benefit from this Government’s commitment to supporting the apprenticeships that will drive our local…08 Dec 2025HANSARDPost-16 Skills Education10. What steps his Department is taking to help to ensure that post-16 education provides the necessary skills to support the economy.08 Dec 2025HANSARD Remembrance Day: Armed ForcesIt is an honour to speak today on behalf of the people of Barrow and Furness as we mark this season of remembrance. Each year, we pause to reflect on the courage, duty and…11 Nov 2025HANSARDUnited Kingdom Security VettingThe Minister will know how proud we in Barrow are to be building our world-class nuclear submarines. Working in the shipyard requires security clearance, which is provided by…23 Oct 2025HANSARD Fishing and Coastal Growth FundAs a coastal MP, I was delighted that my constituency was selected for £20 million of pride in place funding. How will those funds benefit coastal communities around the country?23 Oct 2025HANSARDUnited Kingdom Security Vetting3. What recent assessment he has made of the efficiency of the security clearance processes of United Kingdom Security Vetting.23 Oct 2025HANSARD Pride in PlaceI welcome the pride in place funding announcement and, in particular, the £20 million that has been allocated to Barrow Central ward in Barrow-in-Furness. It is one of the most…15 Oct 2025HANSARDVeterans: SupportThis Government are resetting the relationship between those who serve and those who served. The Government’s response to the Defence Committee’s inquiry into the armed forces…08 Sept 2025HANSARDNEETs: Barrow and FurnessI have been impressed by the work being done in Drop Zone in my constituency. It runs a variety of projects for young people, including specialised education for those with…01 Sept 2025HANSARDNEETs: Barrow and Furness3. What steps she is taking to support young people into employment, education or training in Barrow and Furness constituency.01 Sept 2025HANSARDNeighbourhood Health ServicesMy constituents in Barrow and Furness very much welcome the Government’s move towards delivering more neighbourhood health services, but my right hon. Friend will be aware of the…22 Jul 2025HANSARDNeighbourhood Health Services12. What steps his Department is taking to support neighbourhood health services.22 Jul 2025HANSARDAfghanistanIt is staggering to hear of yet another serious data breach under the previous Conservative Government. Does the Secretary of State— [ Interruption. ] Conservative Members can…15 Jul 2025