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HANSARD Welfare SpendingWhen the Conservatives left office, there were just 2 million people on universal credit for health-related reasons. Today, that number stands at 3 million—a remarkable increase…04 Nov 2025HANSARD Welfare SpendingThe welfare bill is out of control. A system with laudable aims that was designed to act as a safety net for those who fall on hard times now threatens not only the nation’s…04 Nov 2025HANSARDRegional Economic Growth: Pension FundsPension scheme trustees have an obligation to make decisions that they believe are in the best interests of savers, which is otherwise known as their fiduciary duty. The reserve…04 Nov 2025HANSARD Welfare SpendingOh, go on then.04 Nov 2025HANSARD Welfare SpendingMy hon. Friend makes his point perfectly.04 Nov 2025HANSARD Welfare SpendingAnyway, to go back to the £5 billion of welfare savings the Government proposed, that was a small but important step in the right direction that we on the Conservative Benches…04 Nov 2025HANSARD Sentencing BillIn September 2024, my constituents and, indeed, the country were left shocked by the senseless killing of Braunstone Town resident Bhim Kohli. Mr Kohli, a well-respected and…29 Oct 2025HANSARD Sentencing BillI beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.29 Oct 2025HANSARD Sentencing BillI could not agree more. My hon. Friend mentions the rumours that the Government are planning to lower the voting age, and it would seem contradictory to have two ages of…29 Oct 2025HANSARDStamp Duty Land TaxMy hon. Friend puts the case very clearly, and he is absolutely right. Labour Members talk about intergenerational unfairness, but they do nothing about it. We Conservatives…28 Oct 2025HANSARDStamp Duty Land TaxThis debate captures the key difference between Conservatives and the Labour party, because we on the Conservative Benches believe in people. We believe in their talent, their…28 Oct 2025HANSARDStamp Duty Land TaxI will give the hon. Member an example of Conservative aspiration. My family never owned their own homes—my grandparents did not own their own home—but Margaret Thatcher gave them…28 Oct 2025HANSARDStamp Duty Land TaxMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. Unfortunately, Labour Members tend to have the mantra: what I cannot have, you shall not have. We on the Conservative Benches want everyone to…28 Oct 2025HANSARDStamp Duty Land TaxI thank my right hon. Friend for putting that on record. I am not confident that this Labour Government understand aspiration, because they simply cannot comprehend the politics…28 Oct 2025HANSARDStamp Duty Land TaxI thank my hon. Friend for making an excellent point. Many people come to my surgeries and make that point month in, month out. That is why this Conservative motion matters. By…28 Oct 2025HANSARDVaccine Damage Payment Scheme1. What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the vaccine damage payment scheme.21 Oct 2025HANSARDVaccine Damage Payment SchemeMy constituent Kelly Hatfield sadly lost her father Ken Purnell as a result of the covid-19 vaccination. The family received a vaccine damage payment, yet the sum, which has not…21 Oct 2025HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Support and AccommodationMany of these agreements were established 50, 60 or 70 years ago, in a completely different world. They are completely outdated and are not applicable to modern Britain. With…20 Oct 2025HANSARDHigher-level Learning TargetToo many young people are being saddled with huge debts from universities with little to show by way of career prospects. There is a clear case for the Government to slash…20 Oct 2025HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Support and AccommodationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Murrison. I thank the hundreds of Mid Leicestershire residents who took the time to sign the two petitions. I want to speak…20 Oct 2025