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HANSARD Business of the HouseI want to pay tribute to Doncaster boxing legend Terri Harper, who is a three-weight world champion and the first British woman to win titles in three weight divisions. She…05 Jun 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]rose—22 May 2025HANSARDRemote Betting and Gaming Duty: HorseracingDoncaster racecourse is the jewel in my city’s crown, and is home to the iconic St Leger festival. Following on from the question from the hon. Member for West Suffolk (Nick…22 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]While I agree with most of the Secretary of State’s music recommendations, I pay tribute to Girls Aloud, who are the ultimate pop icons in the British music industry.22 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. Please accept my apologies because, in my haste to stand up for British horseracing, I forgot to refer Members to my entry in the Register of…22 May 2025HANSARD Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]A close second. Will the Secretary of State commit to chairing a cross-sector working group with the AI industries and the creative sector in the room to help to inform any future…22 May 2025HANSARD ImmigrationImmigration is a part of Britain’s history and we have a proud record of supporting those seeking refuge from across the world. British life has been enriched by people who have…21 May 2025HANSARD ImmigrationI am not taking interventions—you had 14 years to intervene. We will have tougher border security measures for foreign national sex offenders, who will be excluded from refugee…21 May 2025HANSARDNational Security Act 2023: ChargesGiven the wide range of threats that we face from hostile state actors, it is more important than ever that we protect ourselves from state-backed cyber-attacks and similar…19 May 2025HANSARDImmigration SystemI welcome today’s White Paper, which brings substantive reforms to our immigration system after over a decade of expensive rhetoric. Can the Home Secretary set out what further…12 May 2025HANSARD Coalfields Regeneration TrustI thank my hon. Friend for securing this debate. Does he agree that it is imperative that the Government stand firm on their agenda to invest in green industries? Members on the…22 Apr 2025HANSARD Zero Emission Vehicle MandateTo make sure the transition is a success, can the Secretary of State confirm that the Government’s wider industrial strategy will back British auto manufacturers and British…07 Apr 2025HANSARD UK-US Trade and TariffsThe Prime Minister has rightly said that this Labour Government will always work in the national interest, so can the Secretary of State assure the House that it is in our…03 Apr 2025HANSARD School-based Nursery Capital GrantsI welcome the announcement of capital funding, which will benefit Armthorpe’s Shaw Wood academy in my constituency, but what revenue funding nurseries will receive?02 Apr 2025HANSARD Foreign Influence Registration SchemeBorder security is national security. What steps is the Minister taking, along with other Home Office Ministers, to strengthen the enforcement of the UK immigration law against…01 Apr 2025HANSARD Terms and Conditions of EmploymentI draw the House’s attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests and to my trade union membership. I welcome today’s move by the Government to bring a…25 Mar 2025HANSARDAsylum Hotels and Illegal Channel CrossingsUnder this Government, illegal workplace raids and arrests are up by a third. While that is welcome, we all know from our high streets and constituencies that there is still a way…25 Mar 2025HANSARDHigh Street BusinessesPubs and restaurants are part of a thriving high street in Doncaster that is known for its iconic nightlife. Will the Minister set out what action the Department is taking to…13 Mar 2025HANSARDEngagementsQ11. In order for the Government’s growth agenda to be a success, it must be felt in all areas of the country, including Doncaster and South Yorkshire, where we have green growth…26 Feb 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill (Second sitting)Q To follow on from the Minister, clearly there is a lot of nervousness from you about looking into people’s finances to detect fraud and error. From your perspective, what would…25 Feb 2025