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HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillI agree with my hon. Friend completely. I implore the Treasury to reconsider and hear what the hon. Member for Penrith and Solway (Markus Campbell-Savours) said, but if it does…16 Dec 2025HANSARD Electoral ResilienceI warmly welcome the review announced today by the Secretary of State. He is right to talk about the importance of upholding the integrity of our democracy, but this is not just…16 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsMinisters have responded helpfully to me on two previous occasions regarding the “68 is too late” campaign. On both occasions—last January and most recently in writing in…16 Dec 2025HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillI am glad to hear that the hon. Member respects our desire for Scottish independence. I simply say to him: when will this Government respect the democratic will of the Scottish…16 Dec 2025HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillI rise to focus briefly on a small number of issues in the Bill and one associated with it—I will explain. I want to focus on how these issues will impact Scotland generally and…16 Dec 2025HANSARDSudan: Humanitarian SituationI thank the Minister for his statement and thank the Speaker for granting this urgent question. In fewer than two months, since the RSF captured El Fasher on 26 October, the city…15 Dec 2025HANSARDSudan: Humanitarian SituationIt is. In his response to my urgent question, the Minister referred to my presence or otherwise in the Chamber during a previous debate. I want the Minister to be aware, and the…15 Dec 2025HANSARDSudan: Humanitarian SituationOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker.15 Dec 2025HANSARDSudan: Humanitarian Situation(Urgent Question ): To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs if she will make a statement on UK Government actions on the humanitarian…15 Dec 2025HANSARD Oil Refining SectorI note the hon. Gentleman’s remarks, but is he concerned about his own Government’s commitment to this important debate, given the row upon row of empty seats on the Government…11 Dec 2025HANSARD Oil Refining SectorI hear what the hon. Member says about oil refineries, and I share many of his concerns—you will have heard what I said—but I have also heard him and his party colleagues talking…11 Dec 2025HANSARD Oil Refining SectorIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Western. I commend the hon. Member for Brigg and Immingham (Martin Vickers) for securing this important debate. I also…11 Dec 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI recognise, as do so many Members across the House, the injustice and maladministration suffered by the so-called WASPI women born in the 1950s. I welcome the recent development…08 Dec 2025HANSARDDigital IDIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Ms Furniss. I thank the almost 3 million people who have signed this petition, and in particular those in the Public Gallery who have…08 Dec 2025HANSARDDigital IDI have remarked on the breadth of the parties speaking out against this. My party does not support it. We do not think that it will address the issues; indeed, we think that it…08 Dec 2025HANSARDDigital IDOn a point of order, Ms Furniss. Is it in order for the Minister to indicate that contributions in this debate contained lies?08 Dec 2025HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Fifth sitting)If I interpret the Minister correctly, what she is saying is that, through the application of the Bill, there may be a need to review the position in due course.04 Dec 2025HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Fifth sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under you, Sir Roger. I rise to support the hon. Member for Wells and Mendip Hills and to draw attention to some examples of why the amendment is…04 Dec 2025HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Fifth sitting)Thank you, Sir Roger.04 Dec 2025HANSARDPublic Office (Accountability) Bill (Fifth sitting)Before the Minister moves on, one needs to cast one’s mind back to events that took place many months ago, when newspaper and other media reports led to a hotel housing asylum…04 Dec 2025