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HANSARDDraft Trade (Mobile Roaming) (Amendment) Regulations 2026What reassurance do we have that these savings will be passed on to customers, rather than just going towards the companies’ bottom line?08 Jul 2026HANSARDDraft Government of Wales Act 2006 (Increase of Capital Borrowing Limits) Order 2026What impact assessment has been done to look at the Welsh Government’s ability to service the additional borrowing?01 Jul 2026HANSARDDraft Register of Overseas Entities (Protection and Trusts) and Limited Liability Partnerships (Application of Company Law) (Amendment) Regulations 2026I agree with the principles put forward in the regulations, but I am a little concerned about the regulations allowing overseas beneficial owners to suppress their residential…01 Jul 2026HANSARD Packaging Manufacturers: Extended Producer ResponsibilityI appreciate the hon. Lady giving way so early in her speech, because I have to run to a Delegated Legislation Committee. I agree with all the points she is making, but would she…01 Jul 2026HANSARDDraft Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (Directions to OFCOM) (Revocation) Order 2026Sorry if this is slightly parochial: I welcome the release of spectrum, but what guidance will be given to Ofcom to help with the roll-out in semi-rural areas such as Biggin Hill…30 Jun 2026HANSARDHigh Street Regeneration and Unlawful StorefrontsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Vaz. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Bromsgrove (Bradley Thomas) on securing this important debate. I pay tribute…30 Jun 2026HANSARD Antisemitism: University CampusesThe hon. Member is making an incredibly important speech. As someone who has visited the site of the Nova music festival, I have sensed some of the horrific slaughter and how…30 Jun 2026HANSARD NHS Breast ScreeningI thank the hon. Member for securing this important debate. Does she share my concern about the difference between the numbers of first-time attendees to screening and returning…29 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI have been contacted by a constituent in Biggin Hill who is deeply concerned that schools are not made aware when individuals who have been charged with child sexual offences are…25 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence Spending and ReadinessMy hon. Friend is talking about the future of warfare, and this issue was very much raised when we attended Space-Comm earlier this year: how the delay in the DIP is affecting our…23 Jun 2026HANSARDForest City: West SuffolkAlthough there are no proposals the size of a city in my constituency, there is a proposal to build thousands of new homes on the green belt in Hayes. Does my hon. Friend agree…23 Jun 2026HANSARDFly-tipping: Residential AreasIt speaks to the timeliness of this debate that so many people want to contribute. On that specific point, my local authority of Bromley does very well cleaning up fly-tipping,…23 Jun 2026HANSARD Prison SafetyOn Friday, I visited HMP Wandsworth with the Chess in Schools and Communities scheme. I saw its work to teach chess in prisons, which is also great for teaching resilience,…23 Jun 2026HANSARD Role of Big Tech in SocietyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Jeremy, and a privilege to respond to this debate on behalf of His Majesty’s Opposition. I also congratulate my right hon.…23 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillIn the context of the armed forces covenant and all the great work it does for military families, does my right hon. Friend agree that the Royal British Legion also does important…22 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Immigration (Leave to Enter and Remain) (Amendment) Order 2026My intervention is about the age for access being lowered to eight years old. Perhaps the Minister could reassure us on what assessment has been done of safeguarding. That would…16 Jun 2026HANSARD Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) BillI recognise the importance of sovereignty, but there are real challenges. How can we deal with the prevalence of, for example, Taiwanese chips in our tech market?16 Jun 2026HANSARD Isle of Wight Dementia Patients: Discharge to Mainland Care HomesThe hon. Gentleman is giving a typically excellent and passionate speech. No person living with dementia should be removed from their family or support network. Does he agree that…16 Jun 2026HANSARD Russian Shadow FleetIt is good to see the hon. Member for Harlow (Chris Vince) moving to the right. I pay tribute to members of the armed forces community, who played a big part in this operation;…15 Jun 2026HANSARD Royal Albert Hall Bill [Lords]: RevivalI defer to my right hon. Friend’s superior knowledge in this area. I recognise the value of the asset. Can he reassure me on the concerns about conflicts of interests? Those…15 Jun 2026