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HANSARDDefence Spending12. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of increases in defence spending on Wales.17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDDefence SpendingThis Government have a NATO-first approach, meaning that our strength is reinforced by global allies, so that, in an increasingly dangerous world, the UK will not stand alone. It…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the Minister for his decision about the continued and ongoing failings by Cherwell district council regarding a major planning application. Given that Banbury has a huge…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDEngagementsQ10. Maternity care in north Oxfordshire declined under the previous Government, with the loss of consultant-led services at the Horton hospital—where I was born—and serious…10 Jun 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls6. What assessment she has made of the adequacy of levels of Crown Prosecution Service prosecutions of cases involving violence against women and girls.04 Jun 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsWe know that 60% of victims drop out of rape cases before they go to trial. I would appreciate it if the Solicitor General could set out what she is doing to ensure that victims…04 Jun 2026HANSARD Middle East: Economic ResponseI thank my right hon. Friend for her statement, especially the measures to support farmers and hauliers. Banbury has a thriving logistics sector, with brilliant businesses like…21 May 2026HANSARDEnergy SecurityI think the right hon. Gentleman unintentionally misrepresents Government policy, as it is my understanding that we will continue to use oil and gas, and it will play a key part…19 May 2026HANSARDEnergy SecurityYou were very clear about taking interventions, Madam Deputy Speaker. Although I do normally appreciate the right hon. Gentleman’s contributions, this time I will not— […19 May 2026HANSARDEnergy SecurityI will start by addressing comments made by Members on the Opposition Benches, in particular the hon. Members for Upper Bann (Carla Lockhart) and for Isle of Wight East (Joe…19 May 2026HANSARDReferral of Prime Minister to Committee of PrivilegesMy hon. Friend is making a powerful speech. Is it not the reality that this is about a Leader of the Opposition who called for us to join the US in the war in Iran, and who called…28 Apr 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble Address: Government Response UpdateThis has been a very damaging issue. Peter Mandelson should clearly never have been made ambassador, and I am pleased that the Prime Minister has rightly apologised. There are,…27 Apr 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillGiven the importance that the Conservatives are placing on the ban, why did they not impose it during the 14 years that they were in government?22 Apr 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillThe right hon. Lady is being generous with her time. I ask her the same question that I posed earlier: if this is so important, why did the Conservatives not get round to doing it…22 Apr 2026HANSARDSecurity VettingI am sure that the Prime Minister is aware of the damage that this saga has done to public trust in politics and in politicians. However, will he confirm that his focus and that…20 Apr 2026HANSARDHousing Needs: Young PeopleIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship today, Ms Butler. When I first stood for election to this place, I did so with a mission to fix Oxfordshire’s broken housing market.…16 Apr 2026HANSARDCost of Heating OilThis crisis shows that we cannot rely on emergency payments to resolve geopolitical shocks; we need the electrification of heat in rural areas, and heat pumps play a significant…15 Apr 2026HANSARD Rural RoadsFor residents of north Oxfordshire, simple tasks such as driving to work or doing the weekly shop have become a daily slalom, swerving left and right to avoid potholes. We need to…17 Mar 2026HANSARD Rural RoadsWill the Minister give way?17 Mar 2026HANSARD Rural RoadsI am grateful to the Minister for outlining the steps the Government are taking to make up for the years of underfunding of council highways by the Opposition parties. The Liberal…17 Mar 2026