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HANSARDClean Power by 2030I call Patricia Ferguon.11 Jun 2026HANSARDClean Power by 2030Just one, I am afraid.11 Jun 2026HANSARDClean Power by 2030I remind Members to bob if they wish to be called to ask a question.11 Jun 2026HANSARD Middle EastI thank the Foreign Secretary for her statement confirming that she has strengthened our business risk guidance to make it clearer and unambiguous. To labour the point made by my…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Cuba: Humanitarian SituationThe UK-Cuba political dialogue and co-operation agreement—PDCA—was signed in Havana in 2023 and ratified by the Cuban National Assembly in 2024. In the UK, it remains under…08 Jun 2026HANSARD Water CompaniesSeveral barriers to taking water back into public ownership have been floated—pardon the pun—but the myth around the cost has been debunked and the impact on pensions has been…08 Jun 2026HANSARD Preparedness for National EmergenciesAfter the next speaker, I will have to reduce the time limit to one minute. I am really sorry; this is obviously a very popular debate. I will call the Lib Dem spokesperson at…02 Jun 2026HANSARD Preparedness for National EmergenciesI call Perran Moon.02 Jun 2026HANSARD Preparedness for National EmergenciesOrder. After the next speaker, I will have to impose a two-minute speaking limit. I call Dr Ben Spencer.02 Jun 2026HANSARD Preparedness for National EmergenciesAfter the next speaker, I will call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.02 Jun 2026HANSARD Middle EastYet again, we have seen a flotilla taking essential aid to Gaza intercepted by Israel. Subsequently, the people who were trying to ensure that aid was delivered were subjected to…21 May 2026HANSARDBacking Business to Create Economic GrowthWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?18 May 2026HANSARDBacking Business to Create Economic GrowthI want to begin by focusing on young people and employment, which is a key aspect of economic growth. For growth with a purpose—to create a society that we can all feel part of…18 May 2026HANSARDBacking Business to Create Economic GrowthThank you, Mr Speaker, and I thank the shadow Minister for giving way. I agree that what I said might not have been the most eloquent of answers. However, I would say that people…18 May 2026HANSARDBacking Business to Create Economic GrowthOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. My understanding is that if an hon. Member wishes to mention another hon. Member in the Chamber, they are supposed to give advance notice of that.…18 May 2026HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Carry-over)I pay tribute to the families of the Hillsborough victims, and to all other families whom this law encompasses. I welcome this carry-over motion, but in all honesty, it is…27 Apr 2026HANSARDJunior Doctors’ Foundation ProgrammeOrder. I remind the hon. Member that this is not a chance for a second speech; it is just a winding-up speech.22 Apr 2026HANSARDSouthport InquiryI thank the Home Secretary for her statement, and place on record my sympathies for the families of Alice, Elsie and Bebe, who are living with the most unimaginable loss. The…13 Apr 2026HANSARDRough Sleeping: Families with ChildrenI thank the Minister for the contribution she is making. Will she commit to publishing the minutes of the interministerial group?11 Mar 2026HANSARDRough Sleeping: Families with ChildrenI beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of rough sleeping among families with children. I place on the record my co-chairship of the all-party parliamentary group…11 Mar 2026