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HANSARDCriminal Court ReformI welcome the news that the Government will match-fund criminal barrister pupillages, and I agree that there should be a focus on opening up a career at the criminal Bar to even…02 Dec 2025HANSARDEngagementsFor years and years, rail fares have gone up and up, but that is set to change next year. Can the Prime Minister confirm that commuters in my constituency will see a saving of…26 Nov 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ1. If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 26 November.26 Nov 2025HANSARDPride in Place Funding: Luton South and South BedfordshireI really welcome the £1.5 million Pride in Place impact funding awarded to Luton, and I have launched a survey with my hon. Friend the Member for Luton North (Sarah Owen) to find…24 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. This follows on from previous questions about the fair funding review. Luton has seen local services decimated, due to years of Conservative decisions, which stripped…24 Nov 2025HANSARDPride in Place Funding: Luton South and South Bedfordshire7. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of Pride in Place funding on the Luton South and South Bedfordshire constituency.24 Nov 2025HANSARD Ukraine: Forcible Removal of ChildrenRussia is enduring significant financial pressure as a result of its illegal war in Ukraine. Does the Minister share my view that we must impose maximum economic pressure on…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Police ReformI welcome the Minister’s announcement that she will abolish police and crime commissioners, which is the right move. That said, may I place on the record my thanks to John Tizard,…13 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseI am pleased that so many nominations are rolling in for my fifth annual Luton South and South Bedfordshire small business awards. There are two weeks to go—keep nominating. Many…13 Nov 2025HANSARDSerious Fraud Office: Economic Crime1. What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Serious Fraud Office’s work in tackling serious economic crime.13 Nov 2025HANSARDSerious Fraud Office: Economic CrimeI welcome the Serious Fraud Office’s first use of an unexplained wealth order to return more than £1 million that had been stolen from the public. How will the Solicitor General…13 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. Meaningful activity and access to education in prison are key to supporting those leaving prison with the skills and tools they need to move away from crime. However, the…11 Nov 2025HANSARD Houses in Multiple Occupation: Planning ConsentIt is an honour to serve under your chairship, Mr Dowd. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Mansfield (Steve Yemm) for securing this important debate on HMOs. Concerns around…04 Nov 2025HANSARD Houses in Multiple Occupation: Planning ConsentI thank my hon. Friend for making that really important point about unlicensed HMOs, and I thoroughly agree.04 Nov 2025HANSARDHuntingdon Train AttackI pay tribute to all the LNER train crew and the train driver for their bravery. Their swift action and their extensive training in responding to emergencies was undoubtedly…03 Nov 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseWe are delighted in Luton to have been granted £1.5 million from the pride in place impact fund. My hon. Friend the Member for Luton North (Sarah Owen) and I have launched a…30 Oct 2025HANSARD Sudan: Protection of CiviliansWe are all horrified by the attack on El Fasher maternity hospital overnight and the increasing death toll. The Minister has highlighted the scale of the humanitarian crisis in…30 Oct 2025HANSARDMiddle EastI welcome the Prime Minister’s statement, and I hugely welcome the ceasefire and the initial Gaza peace plan, including the release of hostages and prisoners, the stopping of the…14 Oct 2025HANSARDGreat British Energy: Public Sector Renewable Energy Use19. What steps Great British Energy is taking to help public services use more renewable energy.14 Oct 2025HANSARDGreat British Energy: Public Sector Renewable Energy UseI for one welcome the announcement that the publicly owned Great British Energy will roll out solar panels to more schools and hospitals in the coming year. What benefits will…14 Oct 2025