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HANSARDUse of Drones in DefenceI beg to move, That this House has considered the use of drones in defence. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Lewell. I thank colleagues for enabling me to secure…03 Sept 2025HANSARDUse of Drones in DefenceThis is a good point at which to mention the armed forces parliamentary scheme, of which colleagues from across the House are part. That great enterprise enables us to better…03 Sept 2025HANSARDUse of Drones in DefenceI was hoping to attend the debate yesterday—of course, Biggin Hill in my constituency played a huge part in the RAF’s incredible efforts during the second world war and the battle…03 Sept 2025HANSARDUse of Drones in DefenceIt is not my place to talk about what the Israeli Government are doing, but I know that there are international laws of conflict, and everybody should adhere to them. In…03 Sept 2025HANSARDUse of Drones in DefenceI thank the Minister for responding to the debate. I have huge personal respect and regard for him, and I feel confident that he not only heard what we said today but was already…03 Sept 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillThis Bill is supposed to be the Government’s flagship piece of legislation to empower England’s cities, regions and communities, but there is disappointingly little in it about…02 Sept 2025HANSARDEngagementsBishop Challoner school has been helping to educate Bromley pupils for nearly 75 years, but it will close its doors in July due to Labour’s decision to impose VAT on independent…18 Jun 2025HANSARD Business Rates Relief: High-street BusinessesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Jardine. I thank my right hon. Friend the Member for Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge (Sir Gavin Williamson) for securing…04 Jun 2025HANSARD Havering Borough and Essex DevolutionI commend my hon. Friend on an excellent speech. Does he agree that boroughs such as mine—Bromley—face many of the frustrations that his constituents in Havering face, and that we…07 May 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [Lords]As has been mentioned, only one Football League club is represented by a Conservative MP, and that is the mighty Bromley football club. My efforts to bring about a chant of…28 Apr 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [Lords]What fans tell me is that they want the money to move more freely through the sport. I shall say more about that in a moment. The cronyism is what we are concerned about. With…28 Apr 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsBromley council has the second highest rate of education, health and care plans in London, and is in desperate need of extra special school provision. The council is looking to…28 Apr 2025HANSARD Royal British LegionIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Jeremy. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Hinckley and Bosworth (Dr Evans) for securing the debate. I have no doubt that…01 Apr 2025HANSARD Local Government Finances: LondonIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Lewell. Before serving the people of Bromley and Biggin Hill as their Member of Parliament, I served them as a councillor in…26 Mar 2025HANSARDDepartment for Business and TradeI regularly meet business owners big and small across Bromley and Biggin Hill. The story is the same no matter who I talk to, be it big franchisees, independent care providers or…05 Mar 2025HANSARDCourts and Tribunals: Sitting DaysI speak as a member of the Public Accounts Committee, which worked on the report about how justice delayed is justice denied, and I recommend that Members peruse it. What specific…05 Mar 2025HANSARDFamily BusinessesLike many Conservative Members who have started a small business, I draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. It has been fascinating…26 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. Following the Grenfell tragedy, the residents of Northpoint in my constituency have had to pay charges of nearly £700,000 for a waking watch, fire wardens and alarms. Given…20 Jan 2025HANSARDIranWith the re-election of President Trump in the US, we are likely to see a return to his policy of maximum pressure to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. What is the…14 Jan 2025HANSARDIran16. What diplomatic steps he is taking to help counter potential threats to global stability by Iran.14 Jan 2025