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HANSARD British Indian Ocean TerritoryI am a bit confused, once again. I thought this debate was about the British Indian Ocean Territory, rather than about GP surgeries.26 Feb 2025HANSARDUK-Mauritius Treaty6. What assessment he has made of the potential security implications of the proposed UK-Mauritius treaty on the sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory.25 Feb 2025HANSARDUK-Mauritius TreatyThe Labour party’s determination to give away vital strategic territory in the Chagos islands, seemingly to satisfy one of the Prime Minister’s lawyer friends over our American…25 Feb 2025HANSARD SEND Education SupportIs the hon. Lady suggesting that we ban private equity companies from being involved in the sector?25 Feb 2025HANSARD SEND Education SupportIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Twigg. I congratulate the hon. Member for Suffolk Coastal (Jenny Riddell-Carpenter) on securing this really important debate.…25 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. My constituent James, from Abbots Langley, wrote to me on the subject of the Chancellor’s recent talk about pushing infrastructure projects, such as the Heathrow airport…11 Feb 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ4. I know that, like everyone in the House, the Prime Minister is an honourable Member. On that basis, can he repeat his assurances that all rules were followed while the country…05 Feb 2025HANSARDProportional Representation: General ElectionsThe hon. Gentleman is being generous with his time and has made some valid points, although I may not agree with all of them. Does he believe that to ensure the electorate is…30 Jan 2025HANSARDProportional Representation: General ElectionsWhat is the hon. Member’s view on his Government’s proposal to reduce the voting age to 16, given that we were all elected by voters aged 18 and above?30 Jan 2025HANSARDFireworksMay I wish a belated happy Chinese new year to all those who were celebrating yesterday? One beauty of our great country is its diversity, but with that comes causes for…30 Jan 2025HANSARD Local Post OfficesI congratulate the hon. Member for Taunton and Wellington (Gideon Amos) on securing this Backbench Business debate. I also thank Nik Frost and Emily Pidgeon from my office for…30 Jan 2025HANSARDProportional Representation: General ElectionsHow does the hon. Gentleman think his party is doing on those criteria?30 Jan 2025HANSARDProportional Representation: General ElectionsWill the hon. Member explain how constituency casework would be done? As constituency MPs, we all represent a defined area of the population. Is the hon. Member suggesting a…30 Jan 2025HANSARDProportional Representation: General ElectionsLike the hon. Gentleman, I come from a local government background. Does he agree that when voting for a councillor, as he was, constituents are more likely to vote for…30 Jan 2025HANSARDProportional Representation: General ElectionsAre they accurate?30 Jan 2025HANSARDCrown Court Backlog1. What steps her Department is taking to help reduce the backlog of cases in the Crown court.28 Jan 2025HANSARDCrown Court BacklogWe all want justice to be served as quickly as possible, and many of my constituents have contacted me recently with concerns about law and order. Given the various media reports…28 Jan 2025HANSARD Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords]Will the Minister give way?28 Jan 2025HANSARD Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords]I thank the Minister for being so generous with her time. As she will be aware, the United Kingdom has most of the world’s chalk streams, and the River Chess runs through my…28 Jan 2025HANSARD Antisocial Behaviour: HertfordshireThe hon. Member’s party has been in government for over six months now. What has changed in that time?24 Jan 2025