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HANSARDInfected Blood Compensation SchemeI thank right hon. and hon. Members from across the House for their thoughtful, measured and often heartbreaking contributions. I would particularly mention the hon. Member for…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDSteel TariffsEngineering firms in Kingswinford and South Staffordshire are integral to automotive and aerospace supply chains, so how can it be right or in the national interest that they pay…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARD Rural Pubs: Fiscal SupportDoes my hon. Friend recognise that, for many rural locations, the rural pub is the last-standing business in the village? It is the post office, the village store, the job club,…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARD Rural Pubs: Fiscal SupportDoes the hon. Gentlemen recognise that if the level of alcohol duty is one of the big obstacles facing rural pubs, what we need to be able to do is widen the differential in the…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARD Rural Pubs: Fiscal SupportI am sure that one of the messages the Minister will have heard from pub owners is that the unique way that pubs are valued for business rates—through an assessment of their fair…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDDefence Investment PlanThe Minister was clear that the previous Defence Secretary asked him to remain in post; will he be equally clear about what exactly he disagrees with in the letter that the…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARD Brain CancerBehind every statistic is a human face. For me, it is my senior parliamentary assistant, Dan Horrocks—a father, husband, a four-time cancer survivor and a brilliant colleague who…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARD Preparedness for National EmergenciesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Barker, for this vital debate on our nation’s preparedness for national emergencies. We live in an era defined by profound…02 Jun 2026HANSARD Banking HubsI thank the hon. Gentleman for giving way and allowing me to give one further example that I hope the reviewers will consider. Lloyds will this month close the last existing bank…20 May 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Last week, I tabled a written question to the Foreign Secretary, asking whether Jonathan Powell was subject to scrutiny vetting before…28 Apr 2026HANSARDUK-EU RelationsThe UK has become a global leader in agri-tech and particularly selective breeding, largely because of our flexible regulatory framework, including the Genetic Technology…23 Apr 2026HANSARDUK-EU RelationsI think the House and the public outside will have heard that the Minister is refusing to give that commitment to the representatives of this vital sector. However, he will know…23 Apr 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ1. If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 22 April.22 Apr 2026HANSARDEngagementsCan the Prime Minister deny that Downing Street considered appointing Matthew Doyle to a diplomatic position?22 Apr 2026HANSARD Pension SchemesI begin by paying tribute to our fantastic public servants, civil servants and postal workers. The vast majority give so much in service of our country and the general public.…22 Apr 2026HANSARDGovernment Procurement StrategyI congratulate the hon. Member for Stafford (Leigh Ingham) on securing this urgent question—I know how rare it is for a Government Parliamentary Private Secretary. [ Interruption.…22 Apr 2026HANSARD Peter Mandelson: Government AppointmentWill the hon. Member give way on that point?21 Apr 2026HANSARD Peter Mandelson: Government AppointmentOn that point, will the hon. Gentleman give way?21 Apr 2026HANSARD Peter Mandelson: Government AppointmentWill the hon. Lady give way?21 Apr 2026HANSARDSecurity VettingThe Prime Minister dissembles over what he knew about Sistema and Mandelson, but the Cabinet Office due diligence report sent to the Prime Minister on 11 December 2024 stated:…20 Apr 2026