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HANSARDEU Entry-Exit System: Transport Delays9. What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on transport delays caused by the EU entry-exit system.16 Jul 2026HANSARD British Steel(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade if he will make a statement on the nationalisation of British Steel.16 Jul 2026HANSARD British SteelWe have a duty to stand by our steel sector, especially as it navigates unprecedented challenges such as President Trump’s unfair steel tariffs, China’s anti-competitive state aid…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseOver the last year, Royal Mail delivered just 75% of first-class post the next day, against a target of 93%. Ofcom has fined it nearly £40 million across three years and has…16 Jul 2026HANSARDUK-Switzerland Enhanced Free Trade AgreementThe Liberal Democrats want a closer, more sensible relationship with our European friends and neighbours, so there is plenty to welcome here. I congratulate the Minister and his…14 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsBusiness energy costs are a significant barrier, holding British business back from being competitive on the world stage. Has the Secretary of State done any analysis of the…07 Jul 2026HANSARD Ceramics IndustryThe hon. Gentleman is correct about the social impact, with modern slavery used in bricks coming from outside the United Kingdom. The Business and Trade Committee recently heard…06 Jul 2026HANSARDRussia: Level of Threat to UKDoes the Secretary of State accept that long delays in publishing the defence investment plan and the instability at the top of his Department have sapped confidence from the…06 Jul 2026HANSARD Ceramics IndustryIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Murrison. I congratulate the petitioner on securing 109,000 signatures, as well as the hon. Member for Lichfield (Dave…06 Jul 2026HANSARDDraft Register of Overseas Entities (Protection and Trusts) and Limited Liability Partnerships (Application of Company Law) (Amendment) Regulations 2026It is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mr Efford. Tackling economic crime and financial secrecy is vital for our economic and national security. The registration of…01 Jul 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ12. Yesterday the Prime Minister visited Maidenhead to announce his new defence investment plan. However, we now know that he is leaving it to his successor to decide how to fund…01 Jul 2026HANSARDMagistrate NumbersMagistrates are a humongous volunteer force, which the Magistrates’ Association says are close to breaking point. With the Government aiming to increase the number of magistrates…30 Jun 2026HANSARD Steel Tariffs: Northern IrelandBusinesses across Northern Ireland and the rest of the United Kingdom are concerned that from tomorrow they may face tariffs on the steel that they are importing even if that…30 Jun 2026HANSARDMedia Green PaperOver recent weeks, one of the most frequent adverts served to me and many others on X is an AI-generated fake image of a Member of this House fighting with the Governor of the…24 Jun 2026HANSARDCustoms (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026Steel matters for our national security, for our defence and for our critical infrastructure, and it sustains jobs in every single part of the United Kingdom. British Steel…17 Jun 2026HANSARDSteel TariffsFirms such as Hewland Engineering in Maidenhead face a 50% tariff on their specialist steel, but there is no approved British supplier to make the grades they need. That is not a…17 Jun 2026HANSARDBuses: Tariff HarmonisationBus companies and local authorities are rightly being encouraged to buy electric buses. However, half of new buses in the United Kingdom are bought from China, which does not…11 Jun 2026HANSARDSuicide Prevention StrategyEarly intervention saves lives, yet far too often support arrives only at the point of crisis, especially for young people in our education system. Will the Minister support the…09 Jun 2026HANSARDPark Home OwnersMany park home residents in Maidenhead have told me that complete swathes of the consultation are not relevant to residents but are to site owners. Can the Minister clarify which…28 Apr 2026HANSARDPark Home OwnersIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Alec. I thank the hon. Member for Rushcliffe (James Naish) for securing the debate. We have discussed these issues multiple…28 Apr 2026