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HANSARDTopical QuestionsWaiting times for cataract operations in my constituency are rising hugely because the local ICB and its AI system have stopped offering services through all the advertised…09 Jun 2026HANSARDMurder of Henry NowakI welcome the Home Secretary’s statement. We in this House need to be careful about our response to what is a sad loss of life of a young man who was going to a vibrant university…02 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble Address: Government ResponseIt was on the news!01 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble Address: Government ResponseThe Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister is well known for being courteous and passionate at the Dispatch Box, and I am a fan. [Hon. Members: “Hear, Hear.”] This is where I get…01 Jun 2026HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. How do I gain your advice on a point of order that is inadvertently misleading about what the Leader of the Opposition said? The Leader of the…29 Apr 2026HANSARDPark Home OwnersIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Alec. It is a pleasure to see so many Members in this debate. It is always ominous to have my Deputy Chief Whip, my hon.…28 Apr 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble Address: Government Response UpdateLast week, I asked the Prime Minister if he would publish his decision note on the box note given to him on 11 November from Simon Case. The Prime Minister said he could not…27 Apr 2026HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I have to admit that I am confused, which is not unusual. I seek your guidance. The Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister said that…27 Apr 2026HANSARD Peter Mandelson: Government AppointmentMy right hon. Friend will remember that I asked the Prime Minister yesterday about the box note of 11 November 2024, in which Simon Case recommended that vetting be gone through…21 Apr 2026HANSARD Peter Mandelson: Government AppointmentWill the hon. Member give way?21 Apr 2026HANSARD Peter Mandelson: Government AppointmentThere must be a reshuffle coming, because no one would seriously make a speech like this at such serious times. The hon. Gentleman says that the Prime Minister was a stickler for…21 Apr 2026HANSARDSecurity VettingIn the box note to the Prime Minister dated 11 November 2024, the former Cabinet Secretary, Simon Case, advised the Prime Minister that before announcing a political appointee, he…20 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Ninth sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a second time. This new clause is vital. I would say that, because we tabled it, but it aims to repair some of the imbalance in the tactics…16 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Eighth sitting)Good morning, Dame Siobhain; it is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship. Thank you for the information about a photographer being present; had I known, I would have had a…16 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Eighth sitting)On new clause 55 and amendment 38, I understand why the hon. Member for Guildford, the Liberal Democrat spokesperson, is attempting to change the legislation. The Minister may…16 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Eighth sitting)I understand why the Minister is concerned about some of the new clauses, and as I said before, she is right that the Government are trying to tighten up the regime. On her…16 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Eighth sitting)I rise to speak briefly to Opposition new clauses 38 and 39 in my name. They are proportionate measures to enhance the legislation and assist the Government in their aim of…16 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Eighth sitting)In the interests of ensuring that you call the right votes, Dame Siobhain, there is no doubt in my mind when the Minister says she is genuinely looking at trying to fix this…16 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Eighth sitting)The hon. Lady is making an excellent speech. I agree with every word she says about there being a very fine balance between a moratorium and a ban—a ban could, actually, be…16 Apr 2026HANSARDRepresentation of the People Bill (Eighth sitting)I will touch very briefly on the new clauses that have been tabled. I thank RUSI for the report that the hon. Member for North Herefordshire outlined. I had a meeting with RUSI…16 Apr 2026