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HANSARDAnimal Welfare Strategy for EnglandI thank the hon. Member for highlighting that. I think it shows that, across parties, we want to see something done about this matter. I would certainly support the Labour…21 Jan 2026HANSARDAnimal Welfare Strategy for EnglandIt is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Lewell. I congratulate the hon. Member for South Derbyshire (Samantha Niblett) on securing the debate. There is much in…21 Jan 2026HANSARDAnimal Welfare Strategy for EnglandAbsolutely. We need to do everything we can to produce more food in this country rather than abroad. I am concerned about the increasing trend of non-stun slaughter. As I said,…21 Jan 2026HANSARD Iran: ProtestsMany of us will have read the reports in The Sunday Times yesterday detailing how IRGC forces burnt alive and machine-gunned down so many, and that this is not happening in just…19 Jan 2026HANSARDBusiness Rates: Retail, Hospitality and LeisureSome of my publicans are facing a threefold increase in rates. They have seen the speculation that the Treasury has briefed out to the newspapers, but they are still waiting. They…19 Jan 2026HANSARDWest Midlands PoliceThe Home Secretary is right to talk about the need for the information to be out there and for openness. In the light of that, can she clarify whether any Government officials…14 Jan 2026HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillThe hon. Member for Stoke-on-Trent Central (Gareth Snell) raised the important point that the OBR says that these measures will drive money towards the black market, potentially…13 Jan 2026HANSARD Finance (No. 2) BillIn Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Central specifically, 5,500 people are employed by bet365. It is not just a significant employer; it is the most significant employer. What…13 Jan 2026HANSARDAgricultural Property Relief and Business Property ReliefI cannot adequately put into words the fear, concern and stress that farmers in my constituency and right across the country have felt as a result of the policy announced at the…05 Jan 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI have no doubt that you will be very organised and ready for Christmas, Mr Speaker, with all your presents purchased and wrapped. Some of us are not quite like that and will be…18 Dec 2025HANSARDVictim Support: FundingBuilding on the question from the hon. Member for Macclesfield (Tim Roca), police and crime commissioners were able to act as a strong independent voice for commissioners. In what…16 Dec 2025HANSARD Maccabi Tel Aviv FC: Away Fans BanRight across the political spectrum, I think everyone feels that this was a poor decision and a bad decision, which is why it has unravelled so quickly. Can the Minister reassure…08 Dec 2025HANSARDRestriction of Jury TrialsMembers on both sides of the House know how important these changes are, and getting them right is absolutely vital. My right hon. Friend the Member for North East Cambridgeshire…08 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and may I say what a delight it is to see you in the Chair this evening? I was not going to start by saying this, but I agree with the Secretary…01 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget ResolutionsThis company operates internationally: bet365 is one of the most successful technology companies in this country, and it operates right across the globe. It is quite…01 Dec 2025HANSARDOffice for Budget Responsibility ForecastsWe know that the Chief Secretary is a very thoughtful, intelligent man, and he will know that the press were being briefed extensively about what the Budget was going to say. They…01 Dec 2025HANSARDUniversities: Chinese Influence5. What steps her Department is taking to help prevent Chinese influence in universities.01 Dec 2025HANSARDUniversities: Chinese InfluenceI thank the Secretary of State for her answer; I know that she takes the issue of Chinese influence incredibly seriously. The free speech legislation brought forward by the…01 Dec 2025HANSARD Police ReformThe last Labour Government forced through the merger of Staffordshire ambulance service with West Midlands ambulance service, and Staffordshire ended up with a poorer service.…13 Nov 2025HANSARDIndependent Football RegulatorCan the Secretary of State confirm whether the Prime Minister, or anyone acting on his authority, declared his conflict of interest before Mr Kogan was asked to reinstate his…12 Nov 2025