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HANSARDSteel TariffsOn Monday my hon. Friend the Member for West Worcestershire (Dame Harriett Baldwin) asked the Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, the hon. Member for Plymouth Sutton and…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDDefence Investment PlanMembers of 42 Commando Royal Marines, led by Commanding Officer Tom Quinn, were a key part of the seizure of the Russian shadow fleet vessel yesterday morning. It is clear that…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDUK Coastal Waters: ProtectionI know that, like me, those on the Government Front Bench welcome the regulating for growth Bill, which will enable the modernisation of regulations for maritime autonomy testing…01 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence Readinessrose—20 May 2026HANSARDDefence ReadinessWe have heard plenty this afternoon about the lack of a defence readiness Bill in the King’s Speech and lots about the yawning delay of the defence investment plan, which has been…20 May 2026HANSARDDefence ReadinessI have a simple question for the Minister. He keeps stating that 1,000 or so contracts have been signed, nearly all with companies based in the UK, but what percentage of those…20 May 2026HANSARDPark Home OwnersI thank the hon. Member for Rushcliffe (James Naish) for securing this important debate. There are clearly many issues facing park home residents across the country, and I want to…28 Apr 2026HANSARDChild Maintenance ServiceThe Child Maintenance Service is not working for parents and it is not working for children. My own casework shows that the majority of those getting in touch about the CMS…27 Apr 2026HANSARDAllied Health ProfessionalsI start by paying tribute to the allied health professionals in my constituency and across the country, who work so hard to help people to regain and maintain their health.…23 Apr 2026HANSARD Driver and Vehicle Licensing AgencyThe hon. Member is making an excellent speech, which has reminded me of a conversation I recently had in my constituency. Drivers in the area of Hooe and Plymstock are showing…23 Apr 2026HANSARDJob CreationIn Wales, the south-west and across the UK, nearly 1 million young people are not in education, employment or training. Labour’s jobs tax, failed welfare reforms and damaging…22 Apr 2026HANSARDSecurity VettingI wonder whether the Prime Minister knew the difference between the due diligence information from the Cabinet Office and the security vetting that had not taken place when he…20 Apr 2026HANSARD Antisemitic AttacksLast week, I had the privilege of visiting Auschwitz, on a visit organised by March of the Living UK. I joined 200 members of the British Jewish community there, and almost 8,000…20 Apr 2026HANSARDLocal Government ReorganisationThe local government reorganisation consultation for Devon closes today. It has had many responses that have all been completed in good faith. Can the Minister reassure Devonians…26 Mar 2026HANSARD DefenceSouth West Devon is home not only to 42 Commando Royal Marines, but to Plymouth and South Devon freeport, with Langage and Sherford offering significant development opportunities,…24 Mar 2026HANSARD DefenceMy hon. Friend makes a really good point. That is exactly what I am beginning to hear in my constituency. I referred earlier to a queue of companies wanting to come to South West…24 Mar 2026HANSARD DefenceI thank my constituency neighbour for his comments, although if he had been listening, he would have heard me say that I welcome all those things, but without the defence…24 Mar 2026HANSARDPuberty Blockers Clinical TrialIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Mundell. I have strong concerns about artificially delaying puberty, but at the same time, I also want high quality, holistic…23 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy constituent John Mildmay-White, whose ancestor was a Member of this House over 100 years ago, has completed a 600 km run from Mothecombe in Devon to Westminster Bridge in aid…19 Mar 2026HANSARD Student LoansI welcome support for people from the most vulnerable groups who are heading to university, but will the Minister acknowledge that by enabling those groups to take the maximum…18 Mar 2026