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HANSARDUK Democracy: Impact of Digital PlatformsThe strength of our democracy lies in its people—their voices, concerns and participation. The Labour party that I know has always been a party of the grassroots, particularly in…03 Apr 2025HANSARD School-based Nursery Capital GrantsI am sure that the children of Pondhu primary school and their families are delighted to welcome the investment in the nursery announced by the Secretary of State, not least…02 Apr 2025HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance: Refugee Costs6. What assessment he has made of the value for money of official development assistance spending on in-donor refugee costs.01 Apr 2025HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance: Refugee CostsThe British public increasingly feel that development aid has sadly lost its clarity of purpose. While I accept that there are multiple objectives behind aid, and that of course…01 Apr 2025HANSARDWater BillMy hon. and gallant Friend makes an impassioned case for public ownership—something that, in the right context, I am sure Members on all sides of the House can celebrate. On the…28 Mar 2025HANSARDWater BillDoes my hon. and gallant Friend accept that there is increased accountability in the Water (Special Measures) Act through the fact that many companies in the industry are now…28 Mar 2025HANSARDPrioritising British Produce: Public Bodies9. What steps he is taking to encourage public bodies to prioritise the purchase of British produce.20 Mar 2025HANSARDBritish Sign Language WeekMy constituent Sarah has been unable to afford a British Sign Language course for her son, which costs up to £400. I welcome the prospect of a GCSE in BSL, but that support is…20 Mar 2025HANSARD Coastal CommunitiesWill the hon. Gentleman give way?20 Mar 2025HANSARDPrioritising British Produce: Public BodiesI welcome the Minister’s commitment to ensuring that 50% of public procurement is of British produce. Given the significant £5 billion of bargaining power that this represents,…20 Mar 2025HANSARD Tourism IndustryI welcome the hon. Member’s bold efforts to bring Bedfordshire’s tourism economy to the fore. In Cornwall, our tourism economy is already very much at the fore. Does he agree that…20 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT10. My constituent Heidi recently moved off benefits and back into work, only to find she is earning less than when she was on benefits. Meanwhile, my constituent Tyrone is…17 Mar 2025HANSARDFarmingThe economic fundamentals of farming must be a priority, and I call on the Government to focus on the key determinants of farm operating profitability. There are many drivers of…13 Mar 2025HANSARDFarmingWhat does the hon. Member think that the largest farming budget in recent years will do if not make farming more profitable?13 Mar 2025HANSARDFinance BillDoes the hon. Member not agree that if such a rate is good enough for Norway, a clean energy superpower, it is good enough for the United Kingdom?03 Mar 2025HANSARDUkraineI declare an interest: as a member of the International Development Committee, I heard the news of the cuts to overseas development assistance to fund a rise in defence spending…03 Mar 2025HANSARDFinance BillDoes the hon. Member not recognise that one of the primary challenges faced by the sectors he mentions is that of workers’ inability to afford to live in the areas where they…03 Mar 2025HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)Does the hon. Member recognise that the potential devolution of the Crown Estate in Wales could cause no end of issues for the fair distribution of supply chain and economic…06 Feb 2025HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)Does the hon. Member not welcome the potential proceeds of great British energy projects that could be unlocked by this new entity?06 Feb 2025HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I recognise that it might not be the place of statute to outline some of the specifics brought up by the amendment, but does the Minister agree that the spirit of the amendment is…06 Feb 2025