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HANSARDPride in Place Funding: Slough8. What mechanisms his Department has put in place to ensure that communities are consulted on the use of Pride in Place funding in the Slough constituency.24 Nov 2025HANSARD Remembrance Day: Armed ForcesAs Chair of the Defence Committee and on behalf of the whole Committee, I want to express our deepest gratitude to all those who have served our country to keep us safe. On this…11 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsGiven the multitude of security threats that we face, especially in the grey zone of cyber-attacks, it is abundantly clear that we need to accelerate investment in defence, but…03 Nov 2025HANSARD Korean War: 75th CommemorationAs we mark the 75th anniversary of the Korean war and the colossal loss of life—2.5 million lives were sadly lost—we must appreciate the huge strides that South Korea has made as…22 Oct 2025HANSARDHeathrow: National Airports ReviewIt is abundantly clear that air travel is here to stay; in fact, the amount of it has risen over recent years. We of course need to take mitigation measures to tackle the noise…22 Oct 2025HANSARDFree School Meals: Eligibility Criteria2. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to eligibility criteria for free school meals on levels of children in poverty.20 Oct 2025HANSARDFree School Meals: Eligibility CriteriaLabour’s expansion of free school meals will reach 8,750 children in Slough, saving parents in Slough up to £500, as well as maintaining attendance and attainment and improving…20 Oct 2025HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillI thank the Minister for intervening and for that clarification. When I read the words “expeditiously inform”, I was left in a somewhat uncertain state as to what that actually…09 Sept 2025HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillAs I mentioned in my introductory remarks, given that various other Committees have been looking into this and that it has been extensively debated on the Floor of the House, and…09 Sept 2025HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillI have already stated, on two occasions, the various reasons why our Committee has not looked into this particular aspect. The matter has been given extensive airing in various…09 Sept 2025HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillI rise to speak on the Bill and proposed agreement, with particular focus on its defence implications. Given substantial other ongoing work and the fact that other Committees have…09 Sept 2025HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillI thank the hon. Gentleman for that clarification and for setting the record straight. I did not want to say anything on the Floor of the House that could inadvertently have…09 Sept 2025HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillThe right hon. Member makes a strong point. Indeed, I hope that in the Minister’s winding-up speech, just as we have had clarification that we do not need to give advance warning…09 Sept 2025HANSARDDefence Industrial StrategyI welcome the Minister’s announcement and advance sight of the Government’s defence industrial strategy, which rightly seeks to strengthen our sovereign capabilities and to…08 Sept 2025HANSARDChannel Crossings: Military AssetsThe Minister has commented that he and the Government are considering using military barracks to house asylum seekers. While I thank him for his efforts to help address the small…08 Sept 2025HANSARD Group-based Child Sexual Exploitation and AbuseWe all want to see an end to grooming gangs, and justice for victims and survivors, because exploiting the most vulnerable is about as despicable and heinous as it gets. We all…02 Sept 2025HANSARD UkraineI thank the Defence Secretary for advance sight of his statement. I wholeheartedly welcome the historic frigate exports deal with Norway, and join him in paying tribute to Chief…01 Sept 2025HANSARD Middle EastHappy birthday, Madam Deputy Speaker. Benjamin Netanyahu’s blockade and weaponisation of starvation has plunged Gaza into famine. That is why the UN Secretary-General has…01 Sept 2025HANSARD Humanitarian Situation in SudanI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this debate. The United Nations reports that Sudan now faces the world’s largest displacement crisis, with 14.3 million people—a third of…22 Jul 2025HANSARD Humanitarian Situation in SudanThe hon. Member is making a powerful speech. In August last year, the third official famine declaration of the 21st century was made in the Zamzam displacement camp in north…22 Jul 2025