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HANSARD Independent Water CommissionAs someone who enjoys swimming in Cumbria’s lakes, rivers and tarns, I welcome the Secretary of State’s ambitious commitment to halving sewage pollution in them. Can he say more…21 Jul 2025HANSARD RAF Photographic Reconnaissance UnitI beg to move, That this House has considered the role of the RAF Photographic Reconnaissance Unit during the Second World War. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship,…17 Jul 2025HANSARD RAF Photographic Reconnaissance UnitI completely concur, and I am delighted that we are here today talking about just such a national monument. Tragically, the project has been able to confirm that 629 of those men—…17 Jul 2025HANSARD RAF Photographic Reconnaissance UnitIt has been a genuine privilege to hear so many tributes and stories about those who served in the RAF unarmed reconnaissance units from so many constituencies. I thank my hon.…17 Jul 2025HANSARD RAF Photographic Reconnaissance UnitI thank my hon. Friend for putting on record that touching and beautiful tribute to the servicemen from his constituency. One of those who never came home was Flight Sergeant…17 Jul 2025HANSARD RAF Photographic Reconnaissance UnitI very much welcome the Minister’s comments. I am sure that, with the right will, those riddles of GDPR can be successfully negotiated and we can finally have the full stories of…17 Jul 2025HANSARD Further Education InstitutionsBeaumont college in my constituency provides excellent specialist education for young people transitioning from a specialist school into adulthood. Does my hon. Friend believe…16 Jul 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel Bill (Second sitting)Any international comparator. Josh Garton: In green finance, we will all have observed that the geopolitical narrative is changing. In the UK and the EU there is a more favourable…15 Jul 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel Bill (Second sitting)Q This is a similar question to Mr Reed’s. Would you say that UK SAF developers find it harder, easier or the same as their international counterparts to access finance? Josh…15 Jul 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel Bill (Second sitting)Q Building on that, we heard from a couple of witnesses earlier today about the waste hierarchy, but in your view, is there a point at which local authorities should be looking at…15 Jul 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel Bill (Second sitting)Q I should have said this morning that I previously met with Alfanar prior to the publication of the Bill. Mr McKiernan, it is quite clear that you are very proud of your company,…15 Jul 2025HANSARD Future of the Post OfficeI thank the Minister for his statement and his clear recognition of the importance that the post office plays in rural constituencies such as mine. Sadly, residents in some of the…14 Jul 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseIt will not have escaped the attention of Members of this House that Britain is in the grip of a viral addiction that has collapsed websites, stripped shop shelves bare and had…12 Jun 2025HANSARDLeasehold ReformInflation-busting estate management fees for little or no service plague residents across the country, including those of the Brackenleigh, Greymoor Meadows and Denton Mill…09 Jun 2025HANSARDLeasehold Reform24. What steps she plans to take to reform the leasehold system.09 Jun 2025HANSARDDisadvantaged CommunitiesOn life expectancy, in my constituency, the lives of men and women in the most deprived neighbourhoods are nine years shorter than in the more affluent ones. Does my hon. Friend…04 Jun 2025HANSARDStrategic Defence ReviewI am proud that my constituency of Carlisle and north Cumbria is home to Europe’s only electronic warfare tactics facility, and proud that this Government have set out steps in…02 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. There is increasing concern in my constituency that a number of Deliveroo riders are subcontracting to unregistered riders, some of whom are working illegally. Will the…02 Jun 2025HANSARD Adoption and Kinship PlacementsThe hon. Member mentions the challenges that kinship carers face; one is the legal complexity of the current system. I recently spoke to a constituent who has a special…20 May 2025HANSARDUK-EU SummitMy constituency is home to the world’s oldest biscuit factory: Carr’s has been making Table Water crackers, ginger nuts and custard creams for many decades, and in about 15 years’…20 May 2025