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HANSARDMaritime SectorI thank the Minister for his answer. He and I have had several interactions over the marine autonomy sector in particular, and I welcome the regulating for growth Bill, as I have…16 Jul 2026HANSARDMaritime Sector4. What steps she is taking to support the maritime sector.16 Jul 2026HANSARD Local Government ReorganisationThe Secretary of State claims that decisions reflect local identities. Well, I can advise him that the majority of my constituents and those living in rural Devon would highly…16 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe right hon. Member has highlighted that, in his view, this is not a binary choice between a debate on the middle east and holding the new Prime Minister to account. I wonder…14 Jul 2026HANSARDSummer JobsDoes my right hon. Friend recognise that the group of people who often get forgotten in these debates—certainly by Government Members—are business owners? They are trying to hang…07 Jul 2026HANSARDSummer JobsMy hon. Friend reminds me that one of the other soft skills that we learn that way is resilience. I am wondering how he got those jobs, because I earned £10 a day in my first job.…07 Jul 2026HANSARDSummer JobsThe Minister makes a very interesting point about city centres being hollowed out, but the main thrust of this debate is about young people doing summer jobs before they go back…07 Jul 2026HANSARDSummer JobsI am glad that the Minister has brought up the subject of fully funded apprenticeships for those under 25. As soon as that was announced, an electrician in my constituency…07 Jul 2026HANSARD Employment and TrainingThis draft order will allow the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board, known as the ECITB, to continue collecting a levy on employers in order to fund training and…06 Jul 2026HANSARDWomen’s Prison Estate: Biological Males15. How many biological male prisoners are held in the general women’s estate.30 Jun 2026HANSARDWomen’s Prison Estate: Biological MalesWe have just heard from my hon. Friend the Member for Aberdeen South (Douglas Lumsden) that the Supreme Court has clarified the meaning of sex in the Equality Act 2010 and that…30 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence Investment PlanI have asked before about the future of the amphibious fleet and the replacements for HMS Bulwark and Albion, and Ministers reassured me that the multi-role strike ships were…30 Jun 2026HANSARDYouth GuaranteeI am not surprised that Labour Ministers and Back Benchers are patting themselves on the back for their youth guarantee, but it is a sticking plaster solution to a problem of…29 Jun 2026HANSARDUK-EU Relations11. What recent discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on the future EU-UK relationship.25 Jun 2026HANSARDUK-EU RelationsI was recently in Washington DC. On several occasions, our American counterparts raised concerns about the future of the EU-UK relationship and realignment. What discussions has…25 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the Leader of the House for his recent reply to my letter offering my support for the “regulating for growth” Bill, which was announced in the King’s Speech. However,…25 Jun 2026HANSARDAntisemitism2. What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle antisemitism.24 Jun 2026HANSARDAntisemitismThe inaugural Jewish Culture Month has just concluded. More than 100 events took place across the country to celebrate Jewish culture, community and creativity. For example, the…24 Jun 2026HANSARDUniversal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Decisions and Appeals) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (SI, 2026, No.457)I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Decisions and…24 Jun 2026HANSARDUniversal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Jobseeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance (Decisions and Appeals) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (SI, 2026, No.457)Of course we want to save money, but we do not think that this statutory instrument is the right way to do it. We think that it will just reduce the opportunities for people to…24 Jun 2026