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HANSARDPrivate Sector Investment: LancashireMy hon. Friend is a passionate advocate for the Ribble Valley in Lancashire. Does she agree that Lancashire has missed out on millions of pounds of investment because the likes of…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDPrivate Sector Investment: LancashireOn transport and infrastructure, we are all aware in Lancashire that if we could have investment in a second bridge across the River Ribble linking the M55 and opening up…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDPrivate Sector Investment: LancashireLeyland Trucks is now the only heavy goods vehicle manufacturer in the United Kingdom, and it is based in my constituency. Is it Government policy that we should be buying…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDEngagementsMr Speaker, integrated care boards have a statutory obligation to fully fund all essential medicines and pharmacy provision for the delivery of specialist end-of-life and…10 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence Investment PlanIt is critical to point out that this debate is not just about funding, but the programmes being funded. We must get those programmes right and fit for future needs. In my…10 Jun 2026HANSARDConflict in the Middle East: Cost of LivingCost of living, cost of living, cost of living—those are the three words that my constituents in South Ribble and the small area of Chorley that I represent contact me about every…28 Apr 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over)Will the Secretary of State be absolutely clear that if the Bill is not passed, veterans will have no protection whatsoever moving forward?27 Apr 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over)rose—27 Apr 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over)It appears to me that the only two organisations that agree with immunity from prosecution are the terrorists and the Conservative party.27 Apr 2026HANSARDWest Bank: Illegal Settlements21. What diplomatic steps her Department is taking to oppose the expansion of illegal settlements in the west bank.21 Apr 2026HANSARDWest Bank: Illegal SettlementsAfter the destruction of Gaza and the deaths of in excess of 72,000 Palestinians, it is evident that the Israeli Government have turned their attention not only to Lebanon and…21 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Seventh sitting)Would the right hon. Gentleman update me on where he heard that the Government have any intention whatsoever of withdrawing the HM forces or HM veterans railcards? I have a…16 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Seventh sitting)If the right hon. Gentleman is referring to our armed forces as a global laughing stock, is that perhaps because of—we had this debate in the Chamber yesterday—the inheritance his…16 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Sixth sitting)I can provide a real-world example of how ludicrous the current system is. A friend of mine joined the Paras, completed P company, served with the Paras, smelt the coffee, and…16 Apr 2026HANSARDStrategic Defence Review: FundingDoes the Minister agree that we must understand that we inherited an MOD procurement system in disarray, unfunded defence programmes, an Air Force without enough aircraft or…15 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Fourth sitting)I find this a fascinating debate because we can all see the meaning of the amendment, but the hon. Gentleman mentioned victims. If he recalls, we all visited the Defence Serious…14 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Fourth sitting)Does the hon. Gentleman accept that the majority of courts martial involve non-commissioned individuals? Although senior commissioned officers are subject to court martial at…14 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Third sitting)Will the right hon. Member give way?26 Mar 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Third sitting)The independent defence housing strategy team looked at the issue of a defence housing association, and said that “transfer outside the public sector to a housing association or…26 Mar 2026HANSARDGood Friday Agreement3. What steps he is taking to mark the anniversary of the Good Friday agreement.25 Mar 2026