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HANSARD 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 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 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 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 LoansThe hon. Lady is giving an excellent speech, but there is a whole cohort of plan 1 students who experienced the exact situation that she is describing. In 1997, Tony Blair said…18 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 2026HANSARDJury TrialsAbout 6,200 cases are awaiting justice in the south-west. Sexual offences cases take about 320 days, but local victims and defendants deserve justice. The excellent example of…17 Mar 2026HANSARDJury Trials10. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of his proposed changes to jury trials on the criminal justice system.17 Mar 2026HANSARD GP ContractThe new contract has stated that GPs must offer on-the-day appointments for urgent requests—which they already do—and unlimited access during opening hours up to 6.30 pm, with no…16 Mar 2026HANSARDEndometriosis: Workplace RightsOne in 10 women have endometriosis, seriously impacting their ability to work. What plans does the Minister have to ensure that employers have clear guidance about the reasonable…11 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle East: DefenceWe all agree that it is important to protect our overseas bases and personnel deployed on operations, and that must include Ukraine. Over the weekend, the MOD posted a video on…09 Mar 2026HANSARDSupport for NEET Young PeopleWhen the Secretary of State and I last met like this, he lauded the roll-out of youth hubs and the introduction of the youth guarantee as the solution to tackling the scale of…09 Mar 2026HANSARDCommonwealth Troops: First World WarThe hon. Member is making a powerful speech. Does he agree that this is where the role of the public engagement co-ordinators at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission is so…05 Mar 2026HANSARDCommonwealth Troops: First World WarI congratulate the hon. Member for Ilford South (Jas Athwal) on securing the debate. “Their name liveth for evermore”— Those words are carved on to each stone of remembrance in…05 Mar 2026HANSARDCommonwealth Troops: First World WarDoes the hon. Member agree that a significant contribution was also made by the 140,000-strong Chinese Labour Corps, ironically enough, who came over from 1916 to do a lot of the…05 Mar 2026HANSARDCommonwealth Troops: First World WarOn the South African regiments, does my right hon. Friend agree it is vital that the Commonwealth War Graves Commission continues its work to honour those labourers, as it has…05 Mar 2026HANSARDDraft Industrial Training Levy (Construction Industry Training Board) Order 2026It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms McVey. I rise to speak on behalf of the official Opposition. The draft order that we are debating will allow the Construction…03 Mar 2026