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HANSARDDefence Sector Innovation4. What steps he is taking to increase innovation in the defence sector.03 Nov 2025HANSARDDefence Sector InnovationWhat pathways and training programmes are Ministers establishing to ensure that young people, such as those in my constituency, can develop the specialist skills that they need in…03 Nov 2025HANSARDFuture Pandemic PreparednessAs a pharmacist who worked on the frontline throughout the pandemic, I would like to ask what discussions the Cabinet Office has had with local resilience forums to ensure that…23 Oct 2025HANSARDFuture Pandemic Preparedness17. What progress he has made with Cabinet colleagues to improve cross-Government co-ordination on preparedness for a future pandemic.23 Oct 2025HANSARDJhoots PharmacyThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. As a pharmacist for nearly 20 years and the MP of North Somerset, I have the dubious pleasure of having two Jhoots pharmacies in the town of…15 Oct 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel BillI greatly welcome the progress of this vital Bill, which will help ensure that the United Kingdom takes a genuine global lead in the development and use of sustainable aviation…15 Oct 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel BillMy hon. Friend is, of course, right to highlight such advocacy in the sector. I welcome his contribution. The Exolum project is not just a boost for our regional economy; it is a…15 Oct 2025HANSARDChildren with SEND: Assessments and SupportIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Allin-Khan. As a SEND parent myself, and an MP who has received extensive correspondence and held many face-to-face meetings…15 Sept 2025HANSARDHydrogen Supply ChainsDoes the hon. and learned Member agree that to provide certainty for long-term investment and strategic infrastructure development, and to support robust supply chains, we must…09 Sept 2025HANSARDDraft Data Protection Act 2018 (Qualifying Competent Authorities) Regulations 2025It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Jeremy, and I congratulate the Minister on her appointment. The regulations are pivotal to ensuring that our data protection…09 Sept 2025HANSARDHydrogen Supply ChainsWill the Minister give way?09 Sept 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Community Empowerment BillHaving served as a town councillor and deputy mayor before my election to this House, I have witnessed at first hand the critically overdue need for reform of our local and very…02 Sept 2025HANSARDDefence Procurement: SMEsIn my constituency of North Somerset, many small and medium-sized enterprises are springing up to support our country’s rearmament efforts. In Nailsea, one such company, 1415…30 Jun 2025HANSARDDefence Procurement: SMEs8. What steps he is taking to ensure that SMEs are able to participate in defence procurement contracts.30 Jun 2025HANSARDControlled Drugs (Procedure for Specification) BillIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Murrison. I welcome this Bill, which, in the wisdom of my hon. Friend the Member for Gloucester, sheds light on a system that is…25 Jun 2025HANSARDHydrogen-powered AviationI beg to move, That this House has considered hydrogen powered aviation. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Stringer. I will start by thanking everyone who has…17 Jun 2025HANSARDMedicine Supply Chain: Community PharmaciesHaving worked in community pharmacies for nearly 20 years, I have witnessed at first hand the pain that medicine shortages can cause North Somerset patients and their loved ones.…17 Jun 2025HANSARDHydrogen-powered AviationI, too, thank all the hon. Members who have contributed to the debate. It was fantastic to hear from the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) about the importance of…17 Jun 2025HANSARDMedicine Supply Chain: Community Pharmacies3. If he will undertake a review of the potential impact of medicine supply chain shortages on community pharmacies.17 Jun 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillAs a pharmacist, I should say that the drugs to be used for assisted dying are commonly used in pharmacy now. It would be obvious for pharmacies to supply those drugs in some way,…13 Jun 2025