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HANSARDChild Sexual Offender DataI would say very clearly that nobody should be castigated for highlighting a truth that is self-evident. I think the most important thing here is that once the essence of the…01 Jun 2026HANSARDChild Sexual Offender DataSome of the Jay report recommendations were implemented by the Government through the Crime and Policing Act 2026, which came before the House recently. How did the hon. Gentleman…01 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy constituent David Hewitt was dismissed from the RAF simply for being gay, and that was just days before the armed forces lifted the ban on LGBT service personnel. Years later,…01 Jun 2026HANSARD Steel Industry (Nationalisation) BillI have heard that the hon. Gentleman thinks energy prices should come down, and we do not disagree on that, but he still has not answered my question. Does he think British Steel…21 May 2026HANSARD Steel Industry (Nationalisation) BillI warmly welcome the Government’s decision to move towards the nationalisation of British Steel. It is the right decision for our economy, our industrial communities and Britain’s…21 May 2026HANSARD Steel Industry (Nationalisation) BillI just wish to seek some clarity from the hon. Gentleman. Is the Conservatives’ position that they would prefer British Steel in the hands of the Chinese than the British?21 May 2026HANSARD Steel Industry (Nationalisation) BillWill the hon. Gentleman give way?21 May 2026HANSARD Middle East: Economic ResponseFollowing a successful sale to the LB Group, chemicals firm Tioxide is planning to reopen its Greatham plant in Hartlepool. The £350 million critical chemicals resilience fund is…21 May 2026HANSARDHospitality IndustryThis week, I hosted the British Beer and Pub Association in Parliament. It has more than 20,000 members across the country, including Camerons Brewery in Hartlepool. Among the…21 May 2026HANSARD Steel Industry (Nationalisation) BillYes or no?21 May 2026HANSARDProcessed Russian Oil Products: SanctionsI listened very carefully to the Minister’s explanation about what exactly we are doing, and I echo the comments from colleagues across the House about the failure to communicate…20 May 2026HANSARDEnergy SecurityIncluded in that list of achievements is the £12 billion deal signed last September to bring new nuclear to Hartlepool, making Hartlepool one of the biggest clean energy economies…19 May 2026HANSARDDebate on the AddressI am acutely aware that this debate on the King’s Speech is in the shadow of a political moment that is moving at extraordinary speed, a moment on which I have already made my…13 May 2026HANSARDSecurity VettingOne of the things that I find most difficult to understand in this process is why, when this scandal erupted in September of last year, before the Prime Minister made statements…20 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI refer Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. Swim England recently launched its report into the state of the nation’s swimming facilities. The…16 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HousePublic service is about dedication, resilience and delivering for those who need it most, and as she prepares to retire next week, Denise McGuckin, the chief executive of…16 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.16 Apr 2026HANSARD Access to Work SchemeI met the Disability Poverty Campaign Group, which points to the fact that in recent years average support has fallen sharply and, as a result, job retention has dropped from 88%…15 Apr 2026HANSARD Knife CrimeI welcome the 8% reduction in knife crime and the increase in neighbourhood policing, which has seen a named officer in every ward of Hartlepool, but the Minister is right to…14 Apr 2026HANSARDInfected Blood Compensation SchemeI want to join Members across the House in commending the Minister for his steadfast commitment to this issue and, in particular, for the way in which he has consistently listened…14 Apr 2026