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HANSARDInfected Blood Compensation SchemeLike others before me, I pay tribute to the work of the hon. Member for Eltham and Chislehurst (Clive Efford). He is the driving force behind the all-party parliamentary group,…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDSteel TariffsThe Minister says that the concerns about fabricated steel are being taken into account. Can he be a bit more specific about why other countries have protections for fabricated…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDThames WaterIt is tempting to say that there is a particularly bad smell about this company, but that would be a statement of the obvious. Although I am not normally a friend of…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDTopical QuestionsHow can it be justified for a unitary authority to be formed that rips the waterside away from the New Forest, and places it under the control of Labour-dominated Southampton,…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDDefence Investment PlanI know the Minister accepts that I have criticised successive Governments for not spending anything like the 4.5% that Margaret Thatcher used to spend on defence at the height of…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDSocial Media Ban for Under-16sThis has definitely been the Secretary of State’s finest hour. I am only slightly disappointed that, for reasons of his own, the Prime Minister chose to upstage it in Downing…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARD Russian Shadow FleetMay I wish the new Secretary of State the best of luck in his new post and express the hope that the appearance of the Chancellor of the Exchequer alongside him on his first…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDNHS DentistryDoes my hon. Friend agree that the British Dental Association, which has supplied an excellent briefing to many right hon. and hon. Members for this debate, is in no doubt at all…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDNHS DentistryDoes the Minister accept that there is a high degree of unanimity in all parts of the House about this terrible situation? Does he also accept that the British Dental Association…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDLocal Government ReformThere is one point that I should perhaps have mentioned to emphasise how united the community is. When I wrote initially to the Minister’s predecessor, the letter was co-signed by…10 Jun 2026HANSARDLocal Government ReformI preface my remarks by saying that I have a high personal regard for the Minister and I am sure that she would never personally wish to do anything unfair or politically…10 Jun 2026HANSARDBelfast: Violent DisorderDoes the Minister share my concern that, irrespective of the personal motivation of the perpetrator, the circumstances by which he came into this country send a signal to those…10 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence Investment PlanMay I offer some advice to Defence Ministers in their bare-knuckle fight with the Treasury for adequate defence funding? They really should move away from this glib spin doctor’s…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Middle EastDoes the Foreign Secretary accept that repeatedly saying that a terrorist group must do something does not make it happen? When she says that Hezbollah “must end these dangerous…09 Jun 2026HANSARDNorth Belfast: Violent AttackWhile I agree with virtually everything the Secretary of State said in his opening response, I really am baffled by his refusal to share with the House a piece of simple…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Cuba: Humanitarian SituationI entirely agree with the Minister when he says that the future of Cuba should be decided by the Cuban people. What assessment have the Government made of the likelihood of the…08 Jun 2026HANSARD Water CompaniesI would like to record my appreciation of the consistent campaign waged by the hon. and gallant Member for Norwich South (Clive Lewis), which included bringing the real-life…08 Jun 2026HANSARDDigital Safety: ChildrenAs long as children are given access to social media I very much doubt that it will be possible to prevent them from seeing harmful content. Given the strong assurances from the…08 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseIn such troubled political times, it is reassuring that the House can unite in appreciation of the fine public service of Alex Younger and Meta Ramsay at the Secret Intelligence…04 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble AddressThe Minister has shown once again what a decent man he is, and he is doing a very difficult job in defence of somebody who knew a lot more than he did. He was not chief of staff…03 Jun 2026