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HANSARDSmall and Medium-sized Businesses6. What steps he is taking to help support business growth through his Department’s plan for small and medium-sized businesses.30 Oct 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. I welcome the Government sanctioning two Russian oil majors around a fortnight ago, but does the Foreign Secretary agree that it is only by increasing the economic pressure on…28 Oct 2025HANSARD Sentencing BillThe right hon. Lady suggests that the Bill will bring law and order into question, but as a former prison officer I would say it was the previous Government running our prison…21 Oct 2025HANSARD Sentencing BillI just want to highlight the fact that it is possible to believe that offenders need to be punished, as I do—when I was an officer, I was part of delivering that punishment—and…21 Oct 2025HANSARD Sentencing BillI declare the interest that, as a former prison officer, I am still a member of the Prison Officers’ Association. Having served as a Justice Parliamentary Private Secretary until…16 Sept 2025HANSARDWater Company Executives: AccountabilityThis summer it was reported that the CEO of Yorkshire Water had received an extra payment from a parent company, in spite of recent admissions that it would not be appropriate to…04 Sept 2025HANSARDWater Company Executives: Accountability10. What steps he is taking to increase the accountability of water company executives.04 Sept 2025HANSARDBorders and AsylumAs many are aware, a number of well-known delivery companies and other companies are employing asylum seekers with no right to work, which is helping to incentivise the boat…01 Sept 2025HANSARDAsylum Hotels: Migrant Criminal ActivityI welcome the surge in returns that we have seen and the raids on companies with illegal working practices. As we have spoken about many times in this House, those companies are…21 Jul 2025HANSARDUK-France Migration: Co-operationI welcome the work the Government and the Home Secretary have done to get this arrangement with France and on the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill, which introduces…14 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn the light of the Government’s determination to bring prosperity to coalfield communities like Doncaster, does the Minister share my desire for the fast delivery of the…14 Jul 2025HANSARD Football Governance Bill [Lords]It is a real pleasure to speak in support of the Bill. We stood on a manifesto that promised to establish an independent regulator to ensure financial sustainability for football…08 Jul 2025HANSARD NHS 10-Year PlanWill the Health Secretary outline how the 10-year plan will quickly deliver on the Government’s aim to go from an analogue to a digital service? That is important to Doncaster…03 Jul 2025HANSARDBetting and Gaming Duty: Horseracing8. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of implementing a flat rate of remote betting and gaming duty on the horseracing industry.01 Jul 2025HANSARDBetting and Gaming Duty: HorseracingI refer Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. In Doncaster, we are incredibly proud of our historic racecourse, which is home to the iconic St Leger…01 Jul 2025HANSARDVictims and Courts Bill (Second sitting)Q I have already declared my interests but, for the purpose of the panel, I am a member of the Prison Officers’ Association and a former officer at rank of SO, and I am trained in…17 Jun 2025HANSARDVictims and Courts Bill (First sitting)Q Before I ask my question, I declare my interest as a member of the Prison Officers Association, a former POA branch chair, and a former prison officer at the rank of SO trained…17 Jun 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel BillSince entering this place almost a year ago, I have been proud to be a part of the campaign led by my hon. Friend the Member for Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme (Lee…11 Jun 2025HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel BillI absolutely agree. The Bill is not just about the small, narrow element of sustainable aviation; it is about what every industry across the country can do in the shared endeavour…11 Jun 2025HANSARD Breast Cancer Screening: BassetlawDoes my hon. Friend agree that is critical that we get data at that level, so that our Doncaster and Bassetlaw teaching hospitals NHS foundation trust can target the areas, and…09 Jun 2025