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HANSARDMaternity CommissionerI am grateful to Members for bobbing to indicate they would like to take part in the debate.20 Apr 2026HANSARDMaternity CommissionerOrder. It might be helpful to know that some Members have approached me to say they have spoken to Mr Speaker, as they may need to move around. They will ask to intervene if they…20 Apr 2026HANSARD DefenceIt is a bit of a pity, is it not, that we seem not to recognise what is going on today? It would probably help to recognise that defence spending was cut from the end of the cold…24 Mar 2026HANSARD DefenceWill the shadow Minister give way?24 Mar 2026HANSARD DefenceDoes the hon. Gentleman believe that there is any military threat to this country from abroad?24 Mar 2026HANSARD DefenceThe hon. Gentleman is quoting some figures. Does he have the figures for the percentage of GDP spent on defence in 1991 compared with what it was in 2010, and how many troops…24 Mar 2026HANSARDOil and GasYou can’t intervene on an intervention!24 Mar 2026HANSARDOil and Gasrose—24 Mar 2026HANSARDOil and GasOn the subject of the hon. Member for South Cambridgeshire (Pippa Heylings), it was a shame that she did not take my intervention, because she may have been able to answer this…24 Mar 2026HANSARDOil and GasOn that point about security and growing energy at home, I am sure that my right hon. Friend shares my concern that in the push for renewables, we are entirely reliant on the…24 Mar 2026HANSARDOil and Gasrose—24 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastFurther to the answer the Secretary of State has just given, he has confirmed to the House this afternoon that mines have been laid in the strait of Hormuz. Therefore, one of the…23 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateDefence industry supply chains are desperately in need of the defence investment plan. The Chancellor talks about the money being invested, but why is the Treasury not allowing…09 Mar 2026HANSARDType 1 Diabetes: Infant TestingOrder. I will now set a two-minute limit, because I will be calling the Front-Bench speakers at 7 pm and I am keen to get all colleagues in.09 Mar 2026HANSARDType 1 Diabetes: Infant TestingOrder.09 Mar 2026HANSARDType 1 Diabetes: Infant TestingI call the shadow Minister.09 Mar 2026HANSARDType 1 Diabetes: Infant TestingI call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.09 Mar 2026HANSARDType 1 Diabetes: Infant TestingOrder. I welcome members of the public to the Gallery. I know that this is an emotional subject that people care deeply about; I hope that they find today’s debate informative. I…09 Mar 2026HANSARDType 1 Diabetes: Infant TestingOrder.09 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastI welcome the Prime Minister’s comments about working with religious communities and trying to ensure their safety, but I was appalled—not shocked, I am afraid to say—as I am sure…02 Mar 2026