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HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillDoes the hon. Gentleman agree that the fact that half of Cornish MPs are present tonight, at this late stage and in a relatively sparsely populated Chamber, and that the others…27 Apr 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillBefore I start, I would like to ask for a little leeway, Madam Deputy Speaker. I will speak to two amendments, but they have a direct impact on my experience of devolution, which…27 Apr 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble Address: Government Response UpdateThe worst outcome from this process is that a police investigation is compromised by materials making their way into the public domain before time. While Opposition MPs seek to…27 Apr 2026HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillWill the Minister give way?21 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateThe Chancellor will know that AutoTrader announced last week that, for the first time, the average cost of a new electric vehicle has fallen below the average cost of a new petrol…21 Apr 2026HANSARDBest Start Family Hubs2. What steps she is taking to roll out Best Start family hubs.20 Apr 2026HANSARDBest Start Family HubsCornwall has a strong network of family hubs, including in Pool and Hayle in my constituency. Although I am sure that the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats would love for us to…20 Apr 2026HANSARDSecurity VettingI welcome the Prime Minister’s statement. I have sat here and listened today to one Conservative Member after another preaching at us about standards of honesty and integrity.…20 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle East Conflict: Energy SecurityI do not think I have ever been called an extreme left winger, but there is always a first time. In rural and coastal Britain there is deep worry among families about the effect…24 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseResidents in my Camborne, Redruth and Hayle constituency rely on the postal service to stay connected with loved ones, especially given the paucity of digital connectivity across…19 Mar 2026HANSARD Strait of HormuzRather than adopting the Conservatives’ hokey-cokey, in-out policy on this conflict, does the Minister agree that any commitments to UK military support in the strait of Hormuz…16 Mar 2026HANSARD GP ContractMy father was a family doctor in my Camborne, Redruth and Hayle constituency for more than 40 years; now that he is in his 91st year, I am thankful he is no longer practising. I…16 Mar 2026HANSARDHeating Oil SupportAlthough I warmly welcome this support for the poorest rural homes, hydrotreated vegetable oil prices have remained relatively stable throughout the fortnight, so as well as…16 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe UK economy needs more and more critical minerals, and in Cornwall we have loads of them. Private capital has flown into the duchy on the back of the Labour Government’s…12 Mar 2026HANSARDMarriage RegulationsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Christopher. I want to make a very small point. I am very grateful to the right hon. Member for Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and…12 Mar 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseJoff Machell, from a constituency neighbouring mine, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease last October. Since then he has raised over £50,000 for MND research through…12 Mar 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble Address MotionEpstein was a truly despicable criminal and Mandelson’s lying and actions with Epstein shamed the nation, but does the Chief Secretary agree that what we must not do right now is…11 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government’s new industrial strategy has signposted a path to further economic growth and prosperity. There are certain regions of the UK that can play a significant role in…10 Mar 2026HANSARDExtreme Climate and Weather Events: National ResilienceMy hon. Friend talks about this affecting anywhere in the UK. Does she agree that it is simply unacceptable that all six Cornish constituencies appear at the bottom of the…10 Mar 2026HANSARD English RugbyThe hon. Gentleman is making an important speech about the input that Government can have and the Prem, but the role that the RFU has in the future of rugby has only been…10 Mar 2026