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HANSARD Steel Industry (Nationalisation) BillIt probably will not come as a surprise to Labour Members, but I fundamentally disagree with the last speaker, although I appreciated his passion. [ Interruption. ] The Secretary…21 May 2026HANSARD Steel Industry (Nationalisation) BillWill the Secretary of State give way on that point?21 May 2026HANSARD Steel Industry (Nationalisation) BillI thank the shadow Minister for giving way; he is making an excellent speech. Specifically on tariffs, does he agree that the approach is illogical? Reducing quotas will decrease…21 May 2026HANSARD High Speed 2 ResetMy communities in Balsall Common and Berkswell have taken huge amounts of pain since long before I was first elected in 2019. That pain has been exacerbated by the conduct of HS2…19 May 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Government Response to Humble AddressWhen Parliament passed the Humble Address, it was very clear that the House did not trust the Government on this issue, which is why we wanted the ISC involved. It is clear that…19 May 2026HANSARDGetting Britain Working AgainI do not think the hon. Member was paying attention. What I said was that I worry that the consultation is being stacked, but parents want to see the legislation, because there is…14 May 2026HANSARDGetting Britain Working AgainThe Government have claimed that the Bill will make generational reforms to the SEND system. The outlines of those proposals have been included in the White Paper, but parents are…14 May 2026HANSARDGetting Britain Working AgainOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I want to recognise the wonderful work that the Doorkeepers do around this House. I do not think they get enough credit, and I would…14 May 2026HANSARDGetting Britain Working AgainWe created more than 5 million apprentices. If we want young people to be hired, we need an economy that works for the businesses that hire them. I am sure that the Mayor of…14 May 2026HANSARDGetting Britain Working AgainIt is a privilege to close this debate on behalf of His Majesty’s official Opposition. I praise all Members for their contributions; while I did not agree with all of them, I…14 May 2026HANSARDYoung Adult Carers: Education and TrainingIt is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Harris. I pay tribute to the hon. Member for Harlow (Chris Vince) for securing this important debate. He is proving to…23 Apr 2026HANSARDApprenticeshipsApprenticeships should be the building blocks of a stronger economy. That is why the Conservatives are pledging to double the number. If the Minister has done his homework, he…20 Apr 2026HANSARDCost of Living: StudentsAs the Minister said, on 23 March the Department told universities that weekend courses do not qualify for funding. The Student Loans Company’s own guidance changed only this…20 Apr 2026HANSARDSEND Provision and ReformMy hon. Friend makes the same point that has been made to me by many parents about the one-size-fits-all approach of these reforms. I want to give the Minister the opportunity to…13 Apr 2026HANSARDSEND Provision and ReformI will come to councils and their funding shortly, but my right hon. Friend makes a really valid point. I hope the Minister heard him and will be able to provide an answer. A…13 Apr 2026HANSARDSEND Provision and ReformI thank Members from across the House for contributing to a wide-ranging and passionate debate about an issue that affects each and every one of us, and many of our constituents.…13 Apr 2026HANSARDSEND Provision and ReformI could not have said it better myself. That issue was in my borough, but the truth is that there are special schools across the country where the funding has been taken away.…13 Apr 2026HANSARDSEND Provision and ReformI will take your lead, Madam Deputy Speaker. There is very little detail in the White Paper around deliverability. That concern has been raised to me by a number of council…13 Apr 2026HANSARDSEND Provision and ReformI will.13 Apr 2026HANSARDLord MandelsonI will end with two responses to that intervention. First, my right hon. Friend is obviously absolutely right. I say to Labour Members, who were shaking their heads, that every…04 Feb 2026