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HANSARD Driving Licences: Zero Emission VehiclesI rise to make one very brief point. The regulations amend the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations 1999. To get a driving licence, one has to pass a driving test. I have…02 Apr 2025HANSARD Driving Licences: Zero Emission VehiclesThat was brief! [ Laughter. ]02 Apr 2025HANSARD Point of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Very worrying media reports have emerged overnight that the Iranian regime may be contemplating a military strike on our base on Diego…01 Apr 2025HANSARDSupport for VeteransThe Minister mentioned both sides of the House. Revoking the legacy Act would encourage a system of two-tier justice—one for our Army veterans and another for alleged IRA…24 Mar 2025HANSARDSupport for VeteransVeterans who served in Northern Ireland will no doubt welcome the Veterans Minister’s decision—first suggested by the shadow Defence Secretary—that the MOD should judicially…24 Mar 2025HANSARD Military Co-operation with IsraelIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Jardine. In accordance with parliamentary tradition, may I congratulate the new hon. Member for Leicester South (Shockat…18 Mar 2025HANSARDWomen’s Changed State Pension Age: CompensationI have had about 100 emails from WASPI women in my constituency. The ombudsman found that there was a case to answer, and recommended five options for compensation, leaning…17 Mar 2025HANSARD Wickford StationI am grateful to the Minister for giving way; he is obviously coming to a conclusion. I want to thank him again for being here this afternoon and for the support that has been…07 Mar 2025HANSARD Wickford StationI am grateful to have been given this opportunity to raise a matter that is extremely important to my constituents, namely the rebuilding of Wickford station. I appreciate that…07 Mar 2025HANSARDWar in Ukraine: Third AnniversaryMy right hon. Friend is making a powerful speech. Factually, the article 5 mutual defence clause of the Washington treaty has only ever been invoked once in its history. That was…27 Feb 2025HANSARDWar in Ukraine: Third AnniversaryThe whole House will recall that when Russian tanks were bearing down on Kyiv, President Zelensky was offered a ride out for his own personal safety. He famously replied, “I don’t…27 Feb 2025HANSARDWar in Ukraine: Third AnniversaryHe is ever present.27 Feb 2025HANSARD British Indian Ocean TerritoryWill the Minister give way?26 Feb 2025HANSARD British Indian Ocean TerritoryWill the Minister give way?26 Feb 2025HANSARD British Indian Ocean TerritoryWill the Minister give way on exactly that point?26 Feb 2025HANSARD British Indian Ocean TerritoryWill the Minister give way?26 Feb 2025HANSARD British Indian Ocean TerritoryThis is absolutely risible.26 Feb 2025HANSARD British Indian Ocean TerritoryOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I apologise, but to prevent the Minister from inadvertently misleading the House, in answer to a parliamentary question, we have it from…26 Feb 2025HANSARD British Indian Ocean TerritoryWe have it from the telecoms Minister that the International Telecommunication Union has no power to veto the use of military spectrum, so it could not interfere with satellites.…26 Feb 2025HANSARDOpen Access Railway ServicesTalking of access, several years ago, Greater Anglia demolished half of Wickford station to extend some of the platforms. However, after nearly three years of endless excuses,…13 Feb 2025