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HANSARD Russian Drones: Violation of Polish AirspaceThe Minister agreed with my hon. Friend the Member for South Suffolk (James Cartlidge) that industrial collaboration between the UK and Poland is an important part of our…10 Sept 2025HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillWe talk about the cost. The TaxPayers’ Alliance has concerns about the amounts we are calculating, because they will be dependent on inflation. The calculations do not take into…09 Sept 2025HANSARDVeterans: Support22. What steps he is taking to help support veterans into employment.08 Sept 2025HANSARDVeterans: SupportFrom my proud support of the National Transition Event held annually at Silverstone in my constituency, I am aware of the work of Mission Community, a service charity tasked with…08 Sept 2025HANSARDDiabetes in SportAs a type 1 diabetic myself, I completely agree with what the hon. Member says. Exercise is an excellent way of moderating blood sugar levels, but it can also bring stresses and…03 Sept 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. On 23 July, my constituent Dr Lindsey Fitzharris, a naturalised British citizen who is undergoing cancer treatment, was denied boarding her flight home to the UK from the US,…02 Sept 2025HANSARDUniversal Credit: 16 to 24-year-olds10. What estimate she has made of the number of 16 to 24-year-olds receiving universal credit.01 Sept 2025HANSARDUniversal Credit: 16 to 24-year-oldsAccording to the Library, in my constituency, the claimant count among those aged 16 to 24 has risen by 46%; that is one of the largest percentage increases in the country.…01 Sept 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. One of the main benefits of saving into a private pension is the tax relief that people get from the Government, which is one of the smartest ways to save for later life. Any…01 Sept 2025HANSARDTaxesI can certainly give you more. The Minister and Government Members rarely want to listen, but I raise these points on behalf of my constituents, who have asked me to do this. I…15 Jul 2025HANSARDTaxesMembers across the House will be familiar with the winter of discontent. In 1979—the year our Chancellor was born—the Labour Government were at the behest of their union…15 Jul 2025HANSARDPlanning System: Community Involvement22. What plans she has to increase community involvement in the planning process.14 Jul 2025HANSARDPlanning System: Community InvolvementIn Towcester, when the DHL development was going through planning, more than 1,100 residents submitted objections to the council, thousands signed petitions, I spoke on their…14 Jul 2025HANSARDPrime MinisterIt is National Diabetes Week, and as someone living with type 1, as we both are, Mr Speaker, I am more than aware of the serious complications of diabetic ketoacidosis—DKA—which…02 Jul 2025HANSARD Hospitality SectorIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Butler. With the weather we are experiencing at the moment, topping out at 33°C here today in London, who needs to travel…01 Jul 2025HANSARD Hospitality SectorThere would be at least 95 to name. We ask all those who run these businesses to take a risk. We ask them to keep our communities together and to offer jobs, but we do not give…01 Jul 2025HANSARDSupporting VeteransThere are 3,566 veterans in my constituency, of which 28% are disabled. Many are concerned about the future support available to them. Can the Minister assure disabled veterans,…30 Jun 2025HANSARD Businesses in Rural AreasIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Western. South Northamptonshire is 92% agricultural, forest or semi-natural, so it really is a quintessential rural…18 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn Prime Minister’s questions last week, I raised the need for a universal national screening programme for type 1 diabetes. Will the Secretary of State agree to meet me to…17 Jun 2025HANSARDChild Sexual Exploitation: Casey ReportI do not believe that I heard an answer to a number of the questions asked by the Leader of the Opposition, so I will ask the Home Secretary again. When did Baroness Casey submit…16 Jun 2025