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HANSARDMidland Main Line Electrification3. What recent estimate she has made of when electrification of the midland main line will be complete.21 Nov 2024HANSARDMidland Main Line ElectrificationIt is marvellous that we now have the electric lines energised up through Market Harborough to Wigston, and we are looking forward to our electric trains arriving next year. Even…21 Nov 2024HANSARD Apprenticeships and T-LevelsIs that a yes? Will the Minister—20 Nov 2024HANSARD Apprenticeships and T-LevelsI am grateful for the opportunity to speak in this debate. I congratulate my right hon. Friend the Member for East Hampshire (Damian Hinds) on securing this super-important…20 Nov 2024HANSARD Apprenticeships and T-LevelsWill the Minister give way?20 Nov 2024HANSARD Apprenticeships and T-LevelsThe Minister talked about introducing flexibility where appropriate—it sounded like perhaps only in some sectors. Is it still the intention for all employers to be able to use 50%…20 Nov 2024HANSARD Apprenticeships and T-LevelsWill the Government agree to publish the terms of reference of that review?20 Nov 2024HANSARDGreat British EnergyBefore the election, Labour said that Great British Energy would cut electricity bills by £300. After the election, the Labour Government voted against writing that into law and…12 Nov 2024HANSARD School Transport: NorthumberlandWe had finally got there. We had bought the land and the houses, and the thing was about to happen. Somehow, the new Government snatched defeat from the jaws of victory, which is…12 Nov 2024HANSARD School Transport: NorthumberlandI am grateful for the Minister’s answer. I am keen to understand whether local authorities will be compensated, not just for the direct costs to their own staff of the increased…12 Nov 2024HANSARD School Transport: NorthumberlandIt is a pleasure to serve with you chairing, Mrs Harris. I congratulate the hon. Member for Hexham (Joe Morris) on securing this hugely important debate. This is an important…12 Nov 2024HANSARDSkills and EmploymentThe sun always shines on Chorley, Mr Speaker. One thing that helps young people to gain skills is involvement in the cadets, but the Department recently confirmed a decision to…04 Nov 2024HANSARDTeaching Assistants and Support StaffOn pay, what is the cost to schools and colleges of the national insurance increase? How much will be provided to them in compensation? Will the Secretary of State confirm clearly…04 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical Questionsrose—04 Nov 2024HANSARD Fiscal RulesBefore the election, the Chancellor said that she would not change the measure of debt in order to borrow more, but now she is talking about doing exactly that. Before the…28 Oct 2024HANSARD China: Human Rights and SanctionsMr Speaker, as one of the parliamentarians who has been sanctioned by the Chinese regime, I thank you for your ongoing advocacy on our behalf. Let us never forget that the Chinese…28 Oct 2024HANSARDNew Homes Accelerator Programme: Stretton HallDocuments from Harborough district council reveal that there are sites with a capacity of up to 16,000 homes around Stretton Hall. The Government’s press release in August said…28 Oct 2024HANSARDNew Homes Accelerator Programme: Stretton Hall3. What plans her Department has to develop Stretton Hall through the new homes accelerator programme.28 Oct 2024HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationThe footage of children caught up in the fighting in Gaza is horrendous, and so is the footage of those who are still held hostage. First, what is the Minister doing to ensure the…22 Oct 2024HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian Situation19. What steps he is taking to help bring humanitarian relief to civilians in Gaza.22 Oct 2024