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HANSARDTopical QuestionsI may be in the hands of Mr Speaker so I will certainly not tread on to which days I will be permitted to do so, but definitely before the summer recess.10 Jul 2025HANSARDInfected Blood Compensation SchemeThe hon. Lady speaks very movingly about her constituents, Graham and Steve, who have clearly had to wait decades—far too long—for justice. She raises a fair point about learning…10 Jul 2025HANSARDInfected Blood Compensation SchemeI pay tribute to the work of my predecessor as Paymaster General in this area. I know the practical experience with which the right hon. Gentleman speaks. When I gave evidence to…10 Jul 2025HANSARDPublic Bodies: Duty of CandourFirst, I pay tribute to the work that my hon. Friend has done. I know that he speaks on this matter from lived experience. He is, has been and will continue to be, an…10 Jul 2025HANSARDUK-EU Trading RelationshipI am determined to expedite these new arrangements as quickly as possible. It is fantastic to see the Opposition take that position—I thought the right hon. Gentleman’s Front…10 Jul 2025HANSARDInfected Blood Compensation SchemeI understand that concern. My hon. Friend is a powerful voice for her constituent, and I welcome the news that they have started their claim. I know that many across the House…10 Jul 2025HANSARDRelations with the European UnionOn 19 May, we held the first ever UK-EU summit and announced a strategic partnership that will make people across the UK safer, more secure and more prosperous. We are delivering…10 Jul 2025HANSARDUK-EU Trading RelationshipWe have delivered an ambitious new trading arrangement with the European Union. We have also delivered a new free trade agreement with India and an economic deal with the United…10 Jul 2025HANSARDRelations with the European UnionThe right hon. Gentleman is absolutely right, which is why I have engaged throughout. The domestic advisory group under the previous trade and co-operation agreement contains a…10 Jul 2025HANSARDRelations with the European UnionOn our ability to negotiate generally, it is hugely important that we show good faith in implementing the agreement that the country previously agreed. However, I say to the hon.…10 Jul 2025HANSARDPublic Bodies: Duty of CandourWe are fully committed to introducing a Hillsborough law, including a legal duty of candour for public servants and criminal sanctions for those who refuse to comply. We have been…10 Jul 2025HANSARDVisas: Schengen AreaGovernment officials and Ministers, including me, regularly engage the EU on a range of issues of importance to British citizens. The UK and the EU allow for visa travel in line…10 Jul 2025HANSARDRelations with the European UnionMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. The trade and co-operation agreement left a massive gap in our ability to tackle irregular migration. The agreement we have now made with the…10 Jul 2025HANSARDUK-EU Trading RelationshipOn 1 July, we introduced the phase 3 checks under the Windsor framework. The Windsor framework was negotiated by the previous Government, and we supported it from the Opposition…10 Jul 2025HANSARDUK-EU Trading RelationshipWe have reset our relationships with the European Union, and are now focused on delivering a long-term strategic partnership to improve the lives of working people and make the UK…10 Jul 2025HANSARDUK-EU Trading RelationshipThat is absolutely not the case. What we have with the European Union is a new deal that the supermarkets say has put a downward pressure on prices, and which Octopus Energy says…10 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsNo, absolutely not. What we have, first of all, is a multi-year deal with stability, which will give the opportunity for investment. The Government will then invest £360 million…10 Jul 2025HANSARDVisas: Schengen AreaNorthern Ireland has the unique advantage of dual market access. On the wider issues of application of EU law that the hon. Gentleman is talking about, he can be assured that as…10 Jul 2025HANSARDVisas: Schengen AreaI thank Philip and Kathryn for raising this issue, and I know my hon. Friend is a powerful advocate for them. The Foreign Office leads on bilateral issues with EU member states,…10 Jul 2025HANSARDInfected Blood Inquiry: Additional ReportThe infected blood inquiry has today published an additional report. This additional report reflects the unprecedented nature of the infected blood scandal and the thoroughness of…09 Jul 2025