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HANSARDInstitute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords]The hon. Lady is making a profoundly important point that reinforces what I said earlier about careers advice and guidance. When I was skills Minister, I introduced a statutory…25 Feb 2025HANSARDInstitute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords]I welcome the commitment to skills that the Secretary of State is articulating, but will she recognise that too often the advice given to young people, particularly from schools,…25 Feb 2025HANSARD Infected Blood Compensation SchemeEvery Member of this House should welcome this statement, as I certainly do, as there is no greater horror imaginable than becoming chronically sick as a result of what ought to…13 Feb 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]I fully endorse much of what the hon. Lady has said. We as a House were slow to regulate the internet when it first emerged. The fascination with the new blinded people to the…12 Feb 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]We should not be naive about this, because the tech companies have form. All of their pedigree suggests that they cannot be trusted to do the right thing—to manage their affairs,…12 Feb 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]The Minister says that they are, but they should be subject to exactly the same restrictions as those who print and broadcast.12 Feb 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [Lords]The hon. Lady is absolutely right about that tendency, but it does not have to be like that. We can either build a society that is about personal interactions and familiarity, or…12 Feb 2025HANSARDCost of EnergyI understand the Minister’s desire to create more economic resilience by ensuring energy independence. By the way, I should refer Members to my entry in the Register of Members’…11 Feb 2025HANSARDCost of EnergyI apologise for arriving at the debate rather late, Mr Western. Needless to say, as a former Energy Minister, I take an interest in these matters. Anyone who shares that interest…11 Feb 2025HANSARD Gambling HarmsI apologise to the hon. Gentleman for arriving a little late to his opening remarks. The point is that the occasional flutter on the Grand National or a game of bingo, such as my…05 Feb 2025HANSARDLocal Government FinanceI am extremely grateful to the Minister for giving way, and I appreciate much of what he has already said on the difficulties and challenges local government faces, and the…05 Feb 2025HANSARD Accessibility of RadiotherapyThank you, Helen; as you predicted, your speech was pointed and not too long. I now call the shadow Minister.04 Feb 2025HANSARD Accessibility of RadiotherapyI am delighted to be able to call the Front-Bench spokesmen early, although that does not necessarily mean that they have to go on at immense length. I call the Liberal Democrat…04 Feb 2025HANSARD Accessibility of RadiotherapyI ask the Minister to leave a few moments for Mr Farron to say a final word of wind-up, and Mr Farron, in turn, to leave me a few moments to put the question.04 Feb 2025HANSARD Accessibility of RadiotherapyThis is a short debate. I intend to call the first Front-Bench speaker at 5.08 pm.04 Feb 2025HANSARDUK-US Bilateral RelationshipI call the shadow Minister.04 Feb 2025HANSARDUK-US Bilateral RelationshipI am very grateful to all right hon. and hon. Members for their brevity. I am determined to ensure that those who want to speak get the opportunity to do so. Thank you for your…04 Feb 2025HANSARDUK-US Bilateral RelationshipThree minutes each now. I call Iqbal Mohamed.04 Feb 2025HANSARDUK-US Bilateral RelationshipMembers can see that we have about 11 minutes left for Back-Bench speakers, so let us divide it between the three remaining Back-Bench speakers.04 Feb 2025HANSARDUK-US Bilateral RelationshipI am grateful to colleagues for their co-operation. Six Members are standing, and I will call the Front Benchers at 3.28 pm, so brevity would be appreciated. Three to four minutes…04 Feb 2025