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HANSARDEnglish Rugby Union: GovernanceIt is a delicate one, because the governance of English rugby sits largely with the RFU, outside of the Premiership. I am not sure that it is the role of national Government to…11 Mar 2025HANSARDEnglish Rugby Union: GovernanceFirst, I thank you, Sir Desmond, for your expert chairmanship of this debate; it has been a sight for sore eyes. I only have a couple of minutes, so I would also like to quickly…11 Mar 2025HANSARDEnglish Rugby Union: GovernanceYes, I do, and I thank the hon. Member for that point. It is absolutely the case that the rules and laws of rugby are constantly being reviewed. I can understand to a certain…11 Mar 2025HANSARDEnglish Rugby Union: GovernanceI beg to move, That this House has considered the governance of English rugby union. It is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Desmond, for what I hope is the first of…11 Mar 2025HANSARDMulti-academy Trusts: Management AccountabilityIn my constituency of Camborne and Redruth, a small number of multi-academy trusts are contributing to a high level of suspensions and exclusions. Will the Minister meet me to…10 Mar 2025HANSARDPlan for Change14. What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to implement the Government’s plan for change.06 Mar 2025HANSARDPlan for ChangeOver the last 14 years, my Camborne, Redruth and Hayle constituency has seen child poverty rise. A third of secondary school children are now persistently absent from school,…06 Mar 2025HANSARD Geothermal EnergyI thank the hon. Member for giving us the opportunity to discuss the potential of geothermal and the barriers when it comes to planning. In my constituency of Camborne, Redruth…06 Mar 2025HANSARD North Sea EnergyThe usual luddite tendencies are on display on the Opposition Benches after 14 years of abject failure. This Government are embracing the golden triangle: energy security to…06 Mar 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseThe creative services sector in my constituency of Camborne, Redruth and Hayle and in Cornwall more generally is one of the most important to our local economy. The work produced…06 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsMeur ras ha gool Peran lowen—happy St Piran’s day—to the hundreds of thousands of people in Cornwall and around the world who are celebrating it today. Will the Prime Minister…05 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. Meur ras, Mr Speaker. Under this Labour Government, Cornish tin mining is back. Following the recent National Wealth Fund investment in South Crofty tin mine at the centre of…04 Mar 2025HANSARDUkraineI thank the Prime Minister for his careful and considerate leadership this weekend. Does he agree that Putin will feast on western division; that the only people smiling on…03 Mar 2025HANSARDGeorgia: Civil LibertiesMeur ras, Mr Speaker. Last month at the Council of Europe, I met several Georgian opposition members, who showed me graphic evidence of the brutal physical abuse meted out by the…25 Feb 2025HANSARD Warm Home DiscountI thoroughly welcome the statement, particularly on the reform of Ofgem and back billing. It is a key plank in the just transition as we move away from a rigged energy market that…25 Feb 2025HANSARDGeorgia: Civil Liberties9. What steps he is taking to support civil liberties in Georgia.25 Feb 2025HANSARDBreakfast Clubs: Early AdoptersGwinear Community primary school is one of the 750 early adopters, and I am extremely pleased that they have joined in. Does the Secretary of State agree that this is part of an…24 Feb 2025HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Today is the third anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine. During the Ukraine statement, several Members were asking where…24 Feb 2025HANSARD Points of Orderindicated assent.24 Feb 2025HANSARDPlant Oxford SiteI know that the shadow Minister struggles with the dynamics of the automotive industry, but for the last 20 years, 50% of new vehicle sales have been fleet and business sales.…24 Feb 2025