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HANSARD 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 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDDefence 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 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDDigital 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 2026HANSARD Ministerial Salaries (Amendment) BillWhat a pleasure it is to speak in this debate. Speaking in a debate where there is no time limit attached to the speeches made is a rarity and an opportunity that we should all…17 Mar 2026HANSARD Ministerial Salaries (Amendment) BillI completely agree with the hon. Gentleman. There is a disconnect between all the priorities and all the issues around the world and our wanting to pass legislation to create more…17 Mar 2026HANSARD Ministerial Salaries (Amendment) BillWill the Minister give way?17 Mar 2026HANSARD Ministerial Salaries (Amendment) BillI thank the Minister for his generosity. He is right to say that the Government have moved to remove hereditaries, which is an important step forward, but they have failed to do a…17 Mar 2026HANSARD GP ContractIn this country, we have an immense wealth of talented young people who would love to train to be doctors, but over many decades we have not recruited enough. I appreciate that…16 Mar 2026HANSARDHospitality Sector13. What steps his Department is taking to support the hospitality sector.12 Mar 2026HANSARDHospitality SectorI am deeply concerned, as I am sure the Minister is, about the rising rate of youth unemployment, which is currently standing at 15%. One of the key employers of young people is…12 Mar 2026HANSARD Protest PolicingI very much welcome the Home Secretary’s decision. Iran has a track record of hostile activity in the United Kingdom. We have so many Iranians who have had to flee their home…11 Mar 2026HANSARDDigital ID: Public ConsultationBefore I purchase something at the supermarket, I want to know what the price is. The Minister seems to be lacking clarity on how much this is going to cost. Can he give that…10 Mar 2026HANSARD Representation of the People BillThere was much in what the Secretary of State said at the start of his opening remarks—about the threats to our democracy, and the challenges that we face—that I very much agree…02 Mar 2026