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HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillIt is incredibly unfortunate that the Chagossians have not been given that opportunity—that is my view. Had we given them that opportunity, whatever the outcome, I would have had…09 Sept 2025HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillI congratulate the Minister on his appointment, and thank Ministers for the time they have given me to raise with them matters in relation to this Bill and for the responses they…09 Sept 2025HANSARDDogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) BillLike everyone who has spoken so far, I congratulate the hon. Member for Chester South and Eddisbury (Aphra Brandreth). Much like the constituency of my hon. Friend the Member for…04 Jul 2025HANSARDSpace Industry (Indemnities) BillI will try to keep my remarks brief. I start by congratulating my hon. Friend the Member for Glasgow East (John Grady) on making many fine contributions today and still managing…04 Jul 2025HANSARDSpace Industry (Indemnities) BillI am sure my hon. Friend will be aware of the role that the Starlink system has played in Ukraine in enabling the frontline operations of the Ukrainian army. For a very long time,…04 Jul 2025HANSARD Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) BillI am very grateful to the hon. Member for his kind remarks. Given that we are talking about democratic engagement and encouraging greater participation, does he agree that there…04 Jul 2025HANSARD Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) BillMy hon. Friend has highlighted PACAC’s work scrutinising elections. As Parliament’s Select Committee that is overseeing this part of the process, we produced recommendations on…04 Jul 2025HANSARD Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) BillI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Edinburgh North and Leith (Tracy Gilbert) on bringing forward the Bill. Devolution has been an interest of mine for a very long time.…04 Jul 2025HANSARDDogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) BillI agree with my hon. Friend. Having any form of green space in close proximity is vital psychologically. We will be discussing the space industry soon, and research undertaken by…04 Jul 2025HANSARDDogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) BillMy hon. Friend consistently refers to himself as a complete townie—a description that I would apply to myself, too. Of course, the fact that we reside in urban areas does not in…04 Jul 2025HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) BillI congratulate the hon. Member for Winchester (Dr Chambers) on bringing forward this Bill. A year on from the general election, it is nice to have one of those days when there is…04 Jul 2025HANSARDDogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) BillI am fighting my way back to it, Madam Deputy Speaker. Just to address my hon. Friend’s point, having been a local authority leader for quite some time, I understand the pressures…04 Jul 2025HANSARDUniversal Credit and Personal Independence Payment BillI came here today with the intention of voting against the Government on this Bill. I have to say that with clause 5 having been removed —which, as I am sure everyone at home will…01 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. What steps is the Secretary of State taking to enable access to non-hormonal, non-steroidal oral contraceptives?17 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. Crawley is home to the Tinsley House and Brook House immigration removal centres, and their associated scandal. What consideration is being given to the Home Affairs…02 Jun 2025HANSARD Diego Garcia Military BaseIn the ’60s and ’70s, Labour and Conservative Governments removed the Chagossian people from their islands in the interests of national security. In response to written questions,…22 May 2025HANSARDBrighton Main Line: CapacityNetwork Rail has identified that if the Croydon area remodelling scheme is not undertaken, capacity through East Croydon will be exhausted by 2030, preventing passengers from…15 May 2025HANSARDBrighton Main Line: Capacity6. Whether she plans to increase rail capacity on the Brighton main line.15 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT9. What assessment has the Minister made of the merits of increasing local housing allowance to alleviate the pressure on housing authorities?12 May 2025HANSARDDevolution (Immigration) (Scotland) BillIn the debate, any number of challenges relating to practicality and principle have been raised about the Bill, and we have repeatedly had SNP Members shouting out, “Put the Bill…25 Apr 2025