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HANSARDTopical QuestionsWill the Minister for sport join me in congratulating Kettering resident Kyren Wilson on becoming the new world snooker champion, and in hoping that Kyren’s success will encourage…23 May 2024HANSARDNHS Procurement2. If he will make an assessment of the adequacy of National Audit Office resources to undertake analysis on the efficiency and effectiveness of NHS procurement.23 May 2024HANSARDNHS ProcurementIn its January report on the NHS supply chain, the National Audit Office made seven recommendations to improve the efficiency of the NHS’s £8 billion annual procurement programme,…23 May 2024HANSARDDefence Drone Strategy2. What progress his Department has made on the delivery of the UK defence drone strategy.20 May 2024HANSARDDefence Drone StrategyDoes my hon. Friend agree that when it comes to the drone threat, a key priority has to be counter-drone technology, to defend our forces? Does he agree that directed energy…20 May 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.20 May 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsLieutenant General Pavliuk, Ukraine’s commander of ground forces, recently confirmed that medium and short-range strike drones now kill more soldiers on both sides of the conflict…20 May 2024HANSARDBi-mode Trains12. What recent discussions he has had with Network Rail on the timeline for introducing bi-mode trains on the midland main line.16 May 2024HANSARDBi-mode TrainsI welcome the phased introduction of the bi-mode Class 810 Aurora trains on the midland main line through Kettering next year. Can my hon. Friend the Rail Minister confirm that…16 May 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. Junction 10A on the A14 is a crucial piece of future roads infrastructure to support Kettering’s housing expansion. Should North Northamptonshire Council approve the relevant…16 May 2024HANSARD Gypsy and Traveller SitesI beg to move, That this House has considered planning policy for Gypsy and Traveller sites. It is a delight to see you in the Chair, Ms Rees. I thank Mr Speaker for granting me…15 May 2024HANSARD Gypsy and Traveller SitesThe hon. Gentleman brings me to my next point. The Government’s planning policy for Traveller sites sets out national planning policies for Gypsies and Travellers. It states: “The…15 May 2024HANSARD Gypsy and Traveller SitesAs always, my right hon. Friend is absolutely spot on. There is an unfairness in the system that penalises authorities that stick to the rules. They then find that they have to…15 May 2024HANSARD Gypsy and Traveller SitesIf the hon. Lady is talking about temporary Traveller stopping sites, I highlighted those in my opening remarks. Under the present law, local authorities are encouraged to provide…15 May 2024HANSARD Gypsy and Traveller SitesAs always, the hon. Gentleman and I totally differ on these issues. I would argue that we should withdraw from the European convention on human rights and amend the Human Rights…15 May 2024HANSARD Gypsy and Traveller SitesThe hon. Gentleman will not be surprised that I totally disagree. I thank the House of Commons Library for the excellent briefing it published today, ahead of this debate. To put…15 May 2024HANSARD Gypsy and Traveller SitesI am grateful for that useful intervention, because it is clear that the planning system around Gypsy and Traveller provision has so many holes in it and simply is not working. It…15 May 2024HANSARD International Health RegulationsI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Devizes (Danny Kruger) for securing the urgent question and Mr Speaker for granting it. The World Health Organisation is a failing,…14 May 2024HANSARDPalestinians: Visa SchemeWe now come to the Front-Bench contributions. The guideline limits are 10 minutes for the SNP, 10 minutes for His Majesty’s Opposition and 10 minutes for the Minister. Then Cat…13 May 2024HANSARDPalestinians: Visa SchemeOrder. The hon. Lady has had her intervention, and the Minister is responding to it. She might not like the answer, but we cannot have shouting across the Chamber, or the debate…13 May 2024