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HANSARD Infected Blood Inquiry: Government ResponseI thank the Minister for his statement and for advance sight of it. The infected blood scandal is one of the clearest failures of the state and public services in recent years,…14 May 2025HANSARDEngagementsAs you know, Mr Speaker, Parliament has banned the charging of electric vehicles in its underground car park because of safety concerns. Yet local authorities around the country…07 May 2025HANSARD Staffordshire: Cultural ContributionIt is an honour to stand before you, Ms Furniss, ahead of Staffordshire Day on Thursday, to talk about the hidden gems that make South Staffordshire such a unique and culturally…29 Apr 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [Lords]The Secretary of State talks about a light touch and proportionality. The general secretary of UEFA wrote to her about the potential consequences of her proposals before…28 Apr 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [Lords]rose —28 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseLast month’s fire at Cirencester is at least the third at a battery energy storage system already this year and residents are understandably worried when they are constructed near…24 Apr 2025HANSARDPlan for ChangeKey to much of that plan is the Government’s target to make the UK the fastest growing economy in the G7. But with the International Monetary Fund joining the Office for Budget…24 Apr 2025HANSARD British SteelThat is not true.22 Apr 2025HANSARD Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-sentence Reports) BillI have to wrap up. When will the Government get serious, get a grip and put an end to this, once and for all?22 Apr 2025HANSARD Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-sentence Reports) BillEquality before the law is at the heart of the rule of law. As the great Roman statesman Cicero said: “For rights that were not open to all alike would be no rights.” The revised…22 Apr 2025HANSARD Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-sentence Reports) BillClearly, Parliament needs to have oversight of revisions to sentencing guidelines, so that they reflect the will of Parliament. The Government failed to act and have now brought…22 Apr 2025HANSARDDraft Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Legal Aid: Domestic Abuse) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship this evening, Sir Desmond. Legal aid plays a critical role in our justice system, particularly for the most vulnerable in…22 Apr 2025HANSARD Easter AdjournmentIt is an honour to respond to this debate on behalf of His Majesty’s official Opposition. Having spent just over a year and a half in the Government Whips Office before the…08 Apr 2025HANSARDGambling HarmsThe Minister for Civil Society knows about the fantastic work that Gordon Moody does at its Dudley treatment centre to help people rebuild their lives following gambling-related…03 Apr 2025HANSARDAutumn Budget 2024The Northern Ireland Farming Minister estimates that three quarters of dairy farms in Northern Ireland could be hit by inheritance tax following the Chancellor’s disastrous…02 Apr 2025HANSARDDraft Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Regulations 2025I thank the Minister for presenting the draft regulations. I am particularly pleased that my right hon. Friend the Member for Salisbury agreed to bring his enormous expertise on…24 Mar 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill (Twelfth sitting)I thank the Minister for her response, but why does she feel that benefit fraud ought to be a specific offence, with maximum sentences under the Social Security Administration Act…18 Mar 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill (Twelfth sitting)The Minister is being generous in giving way. Prosecutors have a choice as to which charge to bring. They can still bring a charge under the common law offence, which as the…18 Mar 2025HANSARDWomen’s Changed State Pension Age: CompensationI wish the hon. Gentleman’s mother a very happy birthday. It is a great date of birth to share. The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right that the ombudsman’s report concluded that…17 Mar 2025HANSARDFree School Meals (Automatic Registration of Eligible Children) BillI congratulate the hon. Member for Crawley (Peter Lamb) on promoting this Bill so ably. The last Conservative Government massively expanded eligibility for free school meals,…14 Mar 2025