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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe Leader of the House is usually a very thoughtful and considerate man, but my recollection is similar to that of my right hon. Friend the Member for Skipton and Ripon (Sir…14 Jul 2026HANSARDImmigration and Asylum BillI am conscious of the short time we have. I will concentrate most of my comments on clauses 44 to 49. This is a Bill about our border, who crosses it and on what terms, but a…13 Jul 2026HANSARDEarly Release of PrisonersAs Members of Parliament, we often go around our constituencies and talk to many of our constituents across the political spectrum, and the thing I always say is that the people…07 Jul 2026HANSARDEarly Release of PrisonersMy right hon. Friend is absolutely correct. We have a moment of what I believe is cross-party unity, because behind the Minister, I believe that those on the Back Benches of the…07 Jul 2026HANSARDEarly Release of PrisonersMy hon. Friend had a very important UQ here in the Chamber, and Mr Speaker himself asked that Ministers respond to Members of Parliament when they make requests for information…07 Jul 2026HANSARDEarly Release of PrisonersOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Could you advise me on whether the Minister, in summing up the debate, is meant to touch on the motion at hand? It seems to be being…07 Jul 2026HANSARD Ceramics IndustryIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Murrison. I congratulate my constituency neighbour, the hon. Member for Lichfield (Dave Robertson), on securing this debate.…06 Jul 2026HANSARD Ceramics IndustryWill the Minister give way on that point?06 Jul 2026HANSARDPrisoner Early ReleaseThe Minister has heard quite clearly from Members on both sides of the House the real concern about what was said at the Dispatch Box about those who had committed the most…29 Jun 2026HANSARDNottingham Maternity and Neonatal ServicesI was not that familiar with the issue of neonatal and maternity services until my constituent, Mr Thomas Hender, contacted me about the tragic loss of his son, Aubrey. He…24 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseI think Members on both sides of the House are deeply appreciative of the work of civil servants right across the country. To pick up the point made by my right hon. Friend the…18 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence Investment PlanI think we all very much welcomed the amazing work done by Lord Robertson, along with his team, including General Barrons and Fi Hill. How many of their 62 recommendations are the…15 Jun 2026HANSARDDigital Safety: ChildrenIn my constituency, this issue is of real concern to parents as well as children. Some of the big tech companies seem to resemble the big tobacco companies of the 1960s. We have…08 Jun 2026HANSARD Children’s Social Care: Enduring Relationships StrategyI thank the Minister for the work he has done. It was a pleasure to work with him when I was at the Department for Education, and it is great to see the development of his…04 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble Address: Government ResponseCan the Minister confirm that the Prime Minister has not deleted any of the messages that he received electronically on any personal or Government devices in relation to Peter…01 Jun 2026HANSARDPride in Place: Community SpacesIn the Staffordshire county council area we have amazing community spaces, but they would benefit from additional investment, and Pride in Place would have been a great way to…13 Apr 2026HANSARDChild ExploitationWith the Government’s plans to regionalise police forces and the potential scrapping of Staffordshire constabulary, many involved in the care of vulnerable young people fear that…23 Mar 2026HANSARDBailiffsI very much associate myself with the Minister’s words on the sad loss. She touched on the important issue of the vital role that court bailiffs play. Many small businesses are…17 Mar 2026HANSARDMeningitis OutbreakI thank the Secretary of State for his statement. Obviously, we are rapidly approaching the time when, right across the country, university students will be dispersing and heading…17 Mar 2026HANSARD Ministerial Salaries (Amendment) BillWas any consideration given to reducing the ministerial total, as against increasing it, in preparing this Bill?17 Mar 2026