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HANSARDFishing IndustryThe right hon. Gentleman talks about the obstructive nature of some authorities. Does he share my concern about some of the inshore fisheries and conservation authorities? The…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Energy CostsAt the time of the election, the Government promised that the rush to renewable energy would bring bills down by £300. They are now currently almost £200—some 12%—higher than back…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Local Government ReorganisationA year ago, the then Deputy Prime Minister assured us and promised us that none of the delays would be for more than a year, yet five of the current 29 that are going to be…22 Jan 2026HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and ReconciliationSurely we are regrettably here because of our membership of a foreign court. Without our membership of the ECHR, we would not be in this mess or having this debate, and we could…21 Jan 2026HANSARDChinese EmbassySo the Chinese communist regime sanctions Members of this House, spies on Members of this House and carries out more cyber-attacks than any other country. The Minister admits that…20 Jan 2026HANSARDBusiness Rates: Retail, Hospitality and LeisureThere has been an absolutely shambolic, chaotic furore around these business rates since the Budget. When will the Minister do the right thing and confirm to the House exactly…19 Jan 2026HANSARD Iran: ProtestsAs thousands of brave Iranian protesters are slaughtered on the streets of Iran, I was humbled yesterday to speak in front of thousands of wonderful Iranians here in Whitehall.…19 Jan 2026HANSARDLocal Elections: CancellationOnly dictators cancel elections, as well as Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat councils, which are terrified of facing the wrath of the voters. We will be carrying out a…19 Jan 2026HANSARD Digital IDThe Minister may be aware that there is already a thing called gov.uk. Just last night, I was delighted with the ID check; it connected with my phone digitally, and took a picture…15 Jan 2026HANSARD Offshore WindOn roofs.14 Jan 2026HANSARDWest Midlands PoliceThe Home Secretary has rightly lost confidence in the West Midlands chief constable, who kowtowed to thugs, abandoned the Jewish community and blamed Jewish fans. The question for…14 Jan 2026HANSARDOil Refining SectorPicking up that point, if there was a serious bid to buy the whole site—to invest in it, keep it going, maintain the jobs and grow the number of jobs—surely that should have been…14 Jan 2026HANSARDOil Refining SectorThe bottom line is that P66 is mothballing the site, and will use certain bits of it for parts, rather than investing in its other site. Will the Minister allow a full, open and…14 Jan 2026HANSARD Offshore WindThe Secretary of State has inadvertently misled the House. I have gas-fired power plant developers willing to build and operate at last year’s price of £79 per megawatt-hour. Will…14 Jan 2026HANSARD New Medium Helicopter ContractCan the Minister confirm whether the rumours are true that one reason for the delay in the medium-lift helicopter is that there has been a rearguard action in the Army to buy US…12 Jan 2026HANSARD Ukraine and Wider Operational UpdateThat is not what he said.07 Jan 2026HANSARD Ukraine and Wider Operational UpdateI thank the Secretary of State for his statement. We congratulate all those involved in taking and boarding the rogue ship in the Atlantic. I also congratulate the Prime Minister…07 Jan 2026HANSARD Student Finance (Review of Payment Schedules)Rubbish!07 Jan 2026HANSARD Ukraine and Wider Operational UpdateThat is not what he said!07 Jan 2026HANSARD Ukraine and Wider Operational UpdateYou are inadvertently misleading the House—07 Jan 2026