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HANSARDDefence Sector Jobs12. What steps he is taking to support jobs in the defence sector.19 May 2025HANSARDSteel Industry (Special Measures) BillI welcome the Government’s actions today. I thank my hon. Friend the Minister for Industry for all the hard work that she has put in to get us to this place. Does she agree with…12 Apr 2025HANSARDRestoration and Renewal ProgrammeThe restoration and renewal programme has engaged extensively with Members of both Houses. In this House, in the last two years alone there have been about 500 interactions with…03 Apr 2025HANSARDRestoration and Renewal: UK-wide ContractingThese works are already boosting our UK industries. The programme will create jobs and apprenticeships with better skills across the country, from engineering and high-tech design…03 Apr 2025HANSARDRestoration and Renewal: UK-wide ContractingI thank the hon. Gentleman for his question. The restoration and renewal programme is one of the UK’s biggest restoration projects. For example, it must deliver for small and…03 Apr 2025HANSARDRestoration and Renewal ProgrammeSo far there have been about 150 interactions with MPs in this Parliament, including 85 with new Members elected in 2024. Information about the three restoration and renewal…03 Apr 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI too offer my condolences to the shadow Leader of the House—Torquil Norman sounds absolutely great. Parc Bryn Bach women have recently won the Welsh cross-country championships,…20 Mar 2025HANSARDMineworkers’ Pension Scheme3. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes to the mineworkers’ pension scheme on the living standards of the recipients of that pension.18 Mar 2025HANSARDMineworkers’ Pension SchemeI thank the Minister for her answer and for her hard work to increase payments to mineworkers and their families across the country. After digging for coal for many years, 1,600…18 Mar 2025HANSARDParliamentary Staff EngagementOur timetable says that we remain on track to bring the proposals forward by the end of 2025. Those proposals will detail costs, timescales, risks and benefits, and of course my…27 Feb 2025HANSARDParliamentary Staff EngagementThe hon. Member makes an important point: the whole Westminster village needs to be engaged in this important topic, which affects all of our workplace.27 Feb 2025HANSARDParliamentary Staff EngagementThe restoration and renewal programme has engaged extensively with staff of both Houses. There is a legal duty to do so under the Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal)…27 Feb 2025HANSARDPortcullis HouseOfficials are working to ensure that Portcullis House continues to function effectively. Projects and maintenance are under way on heating, cooling and ventilation, and to upgrade…27 Feb 2025HANSARDPortcullis HouseI am really glad that the hon. Member has shone light on this important topic. There is much wear and tear in Portcullis House. On Tuesday of this week, the Administration…27 Feb 2025HANSARDCost DriversThe restoration and renewal programme is in the preparatory stage. To date, key cost drivers have included design work and programme and project management costs for surveys. On…27 Feb 2025HANSARDCost DriversMy hon. Friend’s professional background offers him insight into the choices that we will have to make. I understand that the possible use of Westminster Hall as a host for the…27 Feb 2025HANSARDDefence and SecurityInstability in Europe washes up on our shores, and I accept the hard decision that the Prime Minister has made to invest in defence, which means difficult decisions on…25 Feb 2025HANSARDAirport ExpansionThis weekend, The Sunday Times featured a great cartoon by Morten Morland showing the Prime Minister, the Chancellor and the Energy Secretary tearing up a Whitehall office looking…28 Jan 2025HANSARD ECO4 and Insulation SchemesI thank the Minister for her statement. Parts of my constituency are 1,000 feet above sea level and our winters can be bitter, so good-quality insulation schemes are really…23 Jan 2025HANSARDFormer Mineworkers’ Pensions20. What steps she has taken with Cabinet colleagues to uplift former mineworkers’ pensions.21 Jan 2025