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HANSARD Media BillAs I just outlined, my principal concern is about the suggestion that a publisher would have to pay the loser’s costs, irrespective of what those costs could be. The Government…21 Nov 2023HANSARD Media BillI will make one or two more points, just in case they answer my right hon. Friend’s question, but I will certainly give way in a moment. As chair of the all-party parliamentary…21 Nov 2023HANSARD Media BillI thank the Father of the House for his intervention. He raises important points, which is why we will need to have a long and detailed debate on the future of the licence fee at…21 Nov 2023HANSARDArmed Forces Personnel: Recruitment14. What steps his Department is taking to recruit armed forces personnel.20 Nov 2023HANSARDArmed Forces Personnel: RecruitmentSince my election, I have met many new recruits during visits with the armed forces parliamentary scheme, and I have always been incredibly impressed by their sense of duty, their…20 Nov 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe cost of living payments from the Government are undoubtedly bringing real benefits to my constituents, but what support is available for those who are not eligible for that…13 Nov 2023HANSARDBreaking Down Barriers to OpportunityIt is a pleasure to speak in this historic debate following the first King’s Speech in more than 70 years. Opportunity manifests in many ways, but one thing is clear: it is the…08 Nov 2023HANSARD Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian SituationMany constituents have raised concerns with me about the humanitarian crisis faced by Palestinians in Gaza. Indeed, a march was held in Aylesbury on Saturday, which, I am pleased…08 Nov 2023HANSARDAccess to Primary CareIn my constituency of Aylesbury we have some absolutely fantastic GPs and some brilliant services being delivered, thanks in part to many of the policies that have been introduced…17 Oct 2023HANSARDAccess to Primary Care21. What steps he is taking to improve access to primary care services.17 Oct 2023HANSARD Prison CapacityThe success of our prisons is not about having the highest possible number of prisoners in them; it is surely about prison rehabilitating offenders so that there are fewer victims…16 Oct 2023HANSARDHigh Speed 2HS2 is already being built in Buckinghamshire, unfortunately, and it is no exaggeration to say that it is a blight on the lives of my constituents in Aylesbury. Just last…18 Sept 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt is perhaps unfortunate that many members of the public and much of the media only take an interest in prisons when there is an escape, but that is, thankfully, very rare. Will…12 Sept 2023HANSARD British Nationals Detained OverseasI congratulate the hon. Lady for securing the debate and highlighting these important issues and individual cases of concern. As chair of the all-party parliamentary group on…05 Sept 2023HANSARD Water Safety: Drowning PreventionI rise to speak in this debate with mixed emotions: pleased that the important topic of water safety and the prevention of drowning is being raised in the House, but with sorrow…13 Jul 2023HANSARD NATO SummitI congratulate my right hon. Friend, in particular, for the role that he played that led to Turkey agreeing the accession of Sweden to NATO, which was a momentous event. As part…13 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Twelfth sitting)I echo the Minister’s comments, particularly those referring to his officials and the traumatic incidents that have been involved. As I stated when we were taking evidence, I was…06 Jul 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Ninth sitting)Will my hon. Friend join me in particularly welcoming the inclusion of His Majesty’s chief inspector of the Crown Prosecution Service, given that many victims’…04 Jul 2023HANSARDPrisoner Transfers: Albania22. What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of arrangements on prisoner transfers agreed with Albania.27 Jun 2023HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill (Fifth sitting)The hon. Lady is making some incredibly powerful points and I have sympathy with a lot of them, but on several occasions, she has mentioned circumstances that would constitute…27 Jun 2023