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HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. The Secretary of State and I are near neighbours. Will he take a short car journey to Gainsborough to visit the new fusion site at West Burton? It is probably the most…18 Mar 2025HANSARDLarge-scale Solar FarmsThe Government say that only 1% of agricultural land will be taken up by solar farms, but in the pipeline around Gainsborough 10,000 acres have already been put aside for solar…18 Mar 2025HANSARDLarge-scale Solar Farms14. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the development of large-scale solar farms.18 Mar 2025HANSARDWomen’s Changed State Pension Age: CompensationOrder. There is a five-minute limit—sorry, Jon.17 Mar 2025HANSARDWomen’s Changed State Pension Age: CompensationI remind Members that they should bob if they wish to be called in the debate. As we can see, a large number of hon. Members wish to take part, so if we are going to get everybody…17 Mar 2025HANSARDSentencing Council GuidelinesJust to be constructive for a moment and to try to get a bit of consensus, surely no one is suggesting that anybody in Parliament wants to restrict the power of judges and their…17 Mar 2025HANSARDHospitality Industry10. What steps he is taking to support the hospitality industry.13 Mar 2025HANSARDHospitality IndustryObviously the Minister is working very hard, but he looks a bit tired, so may I offer him some Lincolnshire hospitality? Will he come and stay for a glorious weekend in one of our…13 Mar 2025HANSARDSustainable Farming IncentiveWill the Minister leave for a moment the hallowed cloisters of Cambridge and accept my invitation to take a rural ride through Lincolnshire, the breadbasket of England, to meet my…12 Mar 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillGiven the urgent necessity to promote growth, surely the acid test of a Bill such as this is whether it will actually make it more attractive for entrepreneurs to create jobs.…11 Mar 2025HANSARDSyriaThe Christian community in Syria is one of the oldest in the world. Up to the civil war, it was about 10% of the population; now, it is down to 2%. Aid to the Church in Need has…10 Mar 2025HANSARD North Sea EnergyWhen I climb the hill behind my home in the Lincolnshire wolds, I can see, 20 miles away, a wonderful array of wind turbines in the North sea. We love it locally—we love it for…06 Mar 2025HANSARD Palestinian Rights: Government SupportI beg to move, That this House has considered Government support for Palestinian rights. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir John. This will be a very personal…04 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. I hope that I will not damage the Chancellor if I commend the fiscally conservative way in which she is increasing defence spending. Given that if every European country…04 Mar 2025HANSARD Palestinian Rights: Government SupportThank you, everybody, for taking part in what has been a very powerful debate. We are completely united. We condemn Hamas, but we stick up unequivocally for the rights of the…04 Mar 2025HANSARDUkraineOur enemies should know that our Prime Minister has 100% support from us. I noticed in Moscow that they are referring to the small size of the British Army. Perhaps the Prime…03 Mar 2025HANSARDIllegal Israeli Settler ViolenceA week ago, I was in a Palestinian village with colleagues, including the hon. Member for Rochdale (Paul Waugh). We went to a school that had been demolished by illegal settlers.…25 Feb 2025HANSARDCost of Rail ServicesWhen the Secretary of State finally steps in and knocks heads together and we get our Azuma train to Grimsby via Market Rasen, will she instruct the railway company to name the…13 Feb 2025HANSARDCost of Rail Services9. What steps she is taking to reduce the cost of rail services.13 Feb 2025HANSARD Border Security, Asylum and Immigration BillThis is a vital issue, and Labour voters feel as strongly about it as Conservative voters. Our inability as a country to control the people smugglers is utterly debilitating to…10 Feb 2025