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HANSARDTopical QuestionsMay I refer the Secretary of State to Question 20 on the Order Paper? Can she explain when the A120 to Harwich will finally be upgraded? Is she aware that a community of some…16 Jul 2026HANSARDNational Energy System Operator: Blackout RiskCan I just point out that the very fact that the Minister is at the Dispatch Box answering this urgent question is itself an indictment of the confidence that not only the public,…15 Jul 2026HANSARDLocal Government ReorganisationMay I draw the Minister’s attention to a poll conducted and published by YouGov? It shows that local government reform in Essex is really unpopular. What is more, the more people…13 Jul 2026HANSARDDeath of Ann WiddecombeI thank the Home Secretary for her statement, and her tribute to Ann—it was extremely moving, if I may say so. Can I also point out the unfortunate statistical fact that a Member…13 Jul 2026HANSARDJury Trials3. What advice she has given the Government on the potential impact of removing jury trials in certain circumstances on the rule of law.09 Jul 2026HANSARDJury TrialsWhere is the evidence that jury trials are causing the delays? In the south-east and other parts of the country, the backlog is already falling. The Government should be commended…09 Jul 2026HANSARDIran Conflict: CeasefireI ask this question in all sincerity. Throughout this conflict, the Government have pleaded for de-escalation, but if Iran is gratuitously escalating, should we not give…09 Jul 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Leader of the House did not mention in the forthcoming business that the House is about to be asked to decide on whether to issue a writ for a farcical and unnecessary…09 Jul 2026HANSARD NATO SummitCould the Foreign Secretary say anything about the bilateral discussions between President Trump and President Zelensky, and can she shed any light on the discussions they had…09 Jul 2026HANSARD NATO SummitOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. During business questions, I mentioned the interests of council tax payers in Tendring district. I probably should have drawn attention…09 Jul 2026HANSARDRearmament and Warfighting ReadinessWill the hon. Member give way?08 Jul 2026HANSARDEuropean Entry and Exit SystemWill the Minister point out to the European Union that, because we have a common travel area with the Republic of Ireland, and because the Republic of Ireland is not applying any…08 Jul 2026HANSARDMaritime and Coastguard AgencyMay I help the Minister answer the question he was asked by my hon. Friend the Member for Mid Buckinghamshire (Greg Smith), who is on the Opposition Front Bench? The answer is…08 Jul 2026HANSARDRearmament and Warfighting ReadinessIt is an honour to succeed the hon. and gallant Member for Birmingham Selly Oak (Al Carns) in this debate. I congratulate the hon. Member for Tunbridge Wells (Mike Martin) who…08 Jul 2026HANSARDRearmament and Warfighting ReadinessYes, and I think the Government have plans for that, but they keep pulling back because it is a difficult thing to talk about. The spin doctors and spads will tell their political…08 Jul 2026HANSARDRearmament and Warfighting ReadinessIn this paper entitled “Understanding the UK’s Transition to Warfighting Readiness” that I am just about to explain briefly to the House, we refer to Norway’s concept. Norway’s…08 Jul 2026HANSARDRearmament and Warfighting ReadinessWe need resilient financial systems. We need sovereign defence capabilities and sovereign critical national infrastructure. I am glad that we have stopped handing over so much of…08 Jul 2026HANSARDRearmament and Warfighting ReadinessThere is a national conversation about who will be the next Prime Minister or whether there will be a by-election in Clacton, but there is no such national conversation about the…08 Jul 2026HANSARDRearmament and Warfighting ReadinessI happen to agree with the hon. Member about the failure of the coalition Government to make progress with the deterrent, but there were many of us complaining about that at the…08 Jul 2026HANSARD Patient Safety ReviewI 100% agree with my right hon. Friend. He will note that I will pick up on those points during my remarks. I come back to the questions that I want to put to the Secretary of…06 Jul 2026