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HANSARD Business of the HouseGreatworth in my constituency is a beautiful village, yet it is beset with problems. Not only is peak High Speed 2 construction going on, causing road closures, but the village is…16 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy constituent Guy Smith runs Sky Birds Sales, which successfully imports budgies. The Animal and Plant Health Agency has drastically changed its approach to batch testing, which…09 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseSilverstone put Northamptonshire on the map this week with the best attended grand prix ever: 564,000 people visited over three days, which is amazing. The next date I want…09 Jul 2026HANSARDLarge-scale Solar Farms5. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the development of large-scale solar farms.07 Jul 2026HANSARDLarge-scale Solar FarmsMy apologies, Mr Speaker; my voice is going—it has nothing to do with England on Monday. These large solar schemes will need battery energy storage systems, but there are growing…07 Jul 2026HANSARDSummer JobsWill the Minister give way?07 Jul 2026HANSARDSummer JobsOn the issue of support for businesses, Brackley Antique Cellar is a unique business that has 200 dealers, but business rates are really affecting it. Antique spaces often take on…07 Jul 2026HANSARDFlood Insurance: Reform of Flood ReI think this is an important moment for us to remind all our constituents to check their insurance policies and make sure that they have sufficient cover, but on a practical note,…01 Jul 2026HANSARD Farming Road Map and Profitability ReviewThe UK-EU SPS agreement is going to be vital, and we need to understand its terms, particularly about the implementation period, as it will have an impact on our trading deals…24 Jun 2026HANSARD Farming: Financial SustainabilityIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Turner. The farming sector is vital. I know that because 88% of my constituency is agricultural land. Farms are a unique sort…24 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence Spending and ReadinessThis debate comes at a very apt time. It is Armed Forces Week, when we show our support for our armed forces community, whether serving personnel and their families, veterans or…23 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseOn Tuesday evening, we lost my uncle Rory to cancer. He absolutely adored politics, so I hope it offers a little comfort to my family that we are able to remember him here today.…04 Jun 2026HANSARD South East Water: Disruption of SupplyI thank the Minister for her praise of the EFRA Committee’s report. I speak as a member of that Committee; we are doing extensive work on the water industry and we are following…03 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillIt was a pleasure to serve on the Select Committee, and I thank the Clerks and all those who made it run so smoothly. Today I will focus on one area. “I certainly think it is…02 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillAll experience of military life is valuable, but speaking as someone without military experience, I still think that something can be brought to the table by those who do not have…02 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe SDR acknowledges that a significant proportion of the reserves work in the NHS and that, if they were to be deployed, there would be significant issues. Given that defence…01 Jun 2026HANSARD Health BillAs an active user of the NHS, I welcome steps that can be taken to help improve patient experience and care, but the NHS is a delicate ecosystem: mistakes and errors do not just…01 Jun 2026HANSARD Steel Industry (Nationalisation) BillI will be sure to write to the Minister with more details. First, none of this steel can realistically be made in the UK. The Government have provided a list of potential…21 May 2026HANSARD Middle East: Economic ResponseFood inflation is forecast by the Food and Drink Federation to reach at least 9% by the end of this year. Energy costs are driving up food inflation, as are a lot of the other…21 May 2026HANSARD Steel Industry (Nationalisation) BillIn March, the Government released their steel strategy, which talked about taking bold steps to help to grow the industry. The bold steps that we have before us include granting…21 May 2026