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HANSARDJury TrialsAlthough it is a civil matter, where a jury trial cannot apply, yesterday we found out that Virgin Media has been fined a record £28 million for ripping off its customers, yet the…09 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMany of us remain frustrated by delays to Royal Mail postal deliveries. My constituent Anthony Barnes was removed from a treatment waiting list on three occasions because hospital…02 Jul 2026HANSARDNatural Disasters: Community ResilienceThere is awful news from Venezuela this morning after an earthquake there. Has the Minister had the opportunity to speak to her Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office…25 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI, too, hope that digital ID will help improve the delivery of public services outcomes. Can the Minister please say what steps the Government are taking to work with the Welsh…25 Jun 2026HANSARDSudanI thank the Minister for his statement on this terrible conflict. Will he tell us more about the impact of this tragedy on countries that neighbour Sudan? How can we help them?25 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI welcome the Government’s ongoing commitment to supporting our veterans and delivering fairness for them. Can we please have a statement from the Veterans Minister on reducing…25 Jun 2026HANSARD Steel Trade MeasureMy constituency has many steel fabrication businesses, some of which I visited recently. Will the Minister please outline how he listened to such businesses and their concerns…25 Jun 2026HANSARDCruelty-free Cleaning ProductsI am pleased to report that good progress has been made on reducing the number of cleaning products we use that are not certified as cruelty-free. My hon. Friend has rightly…18 Jun 2026HANSARDCruelty-free Cleaning ProductsThe cleaning contractor will continue to work on identifying suitable alternatives from its suppliers, and I would be pleased to put it in touch with the body that my hon. Friend…18 Jun 2026HANSARDEducation and Engagement Outreach TeamIt is good to give my hon. Friend the Member for Battersea (Marsha De Cordova) a break. The Commission has considered the proposed changes to the education outreach model. The…18 Jun 2026HANSARDEducation and Engagement Outreach TeamWe understand my hon. Friend’s concerns about these proposals, but the new model is designed to increase engagement with schools across the UK. Given the high number of…18 Jun 2026HANSARDEducation and Engagement Outreach TeamThe scoping work focused on large-scale and ambitious digital education outreach work across the UK. Case studies included in the research were the Royal Ballet and the North East…18 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseWales is not going to the world cup, but I will definitely be supporting both Scotland and England in the weeks ahead—good wishes to everybody. I welcome the Government’s…11 Jun 2026HANSARD Middle EastI welcome this week’s trade agreement with the gulf countries, and I give particular thanks to the Ministers and diplomats who worked hard to deliver it. Given Iran’s belligerence…21 May 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituents continue to face delays in accessing driving tests post covid. The Government’s important consultation covers tackling bot activity, bulk and speculative bookings,…21 May 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsConstituents involved in my local Rotary club have contacted me about the global polio eradication programme. I am reliably advised that Ministers want to concentrate resources…21 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateI thank the Chancellor for her statement. I agree that the best economic policy today is diplomatic policy. Given the situation in Iran, will she tell us more about her plans for…21 Apr 2026HANSARDGrassroots Sport11. What funding her Department is providing to help improve participation in grassroots sport.16 Apr 2026HANSARDGrassroots SportI declare an interest as the chair of the all-party parliamentary group on parkrun. As the Minister knows, parkrun is a global phenomenon, and it has just celebrated its 21st…16 Apr 2026HANSARDQueen Elizabeth II CentreI am delighted to give the Second Church Estates Commissioner, my hon. Friend the Member for Battersea (Marsha De Cordova), a short rest this morning. The possibility of the House…16 Apr 2026