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HANSARD Energy MarketsI fully accept the argument that energy independence will be enhanced by renewable energy and in particular by nuclear energy, but everyone seems to accept that we will continue…05 Mar 2026HANSARD Consular AssistanceWhen the last Conservative Government rather bizarrely chose to appoint David Cameron as Foreign Secretary in the upper House, the then Opposition—quite rightly in my…05 Mar 2026HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeI absolutely endorse everything that the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee has said about the BBC World Service. Will she, in the time available, make a brief comment…04 Mar 2026HANSARDSpring ForecastI hope the Chancellor will accept that I have challenged successive Governments over inadequate defence spending. If she does, will she also accept that it is not a wise idea to…03 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastIf a missile battery in Iran was continuing to target British bases, would an airstrike against it be offensive or defensive?02 Mar 2026HANSARD Post Office Green PaperFollowing an exemplary local campaign and petition, it is a relief to record that the Post Office has just reversed its decision not to reopen the post office in Lyndhurst, often…25 Feb 2026HANSARD Grenfell Tower Annual ReportIt is very surprising to those of us who are not experts on this matter to hear the Secretary of State say that the police are undertaking such a vast and complex investigation,…25 Feb 2026HANSARD Diego Garcia and British Indian Ocean TerritoryWill the Government pause any steps in this matter until the judicial review proceedings that are being brought on behalf of the Chagossian people have been resolved one way or…25 Feb 2026HANSARD UkraineThe hon. Member for Stevenage (Kevin Bonavia) mentioning Storm Shadow reminds me of the fact that, particularly in the early days of the conflict, there was resistance, often from…25 Feb 2026HANSARDAccess to Mental Health ServicesHas the Minister had any opportunity to form conclusions about whether excessive involvement with social media and other online potential harms has contributed to an apparent…24 Feb 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Government Response to Humble AddressIn response to an earlier question about the role of the Intelligence and Security Committee in relation to the Cabinet Office, the Minister rightly said that the ISC is concerned…23 Feb 2026HANSARDLabour Together and APCO Worldwide: Cabinet Office ReviewIs it not likely that, with the awards ceremony last night, the Government would have won the BAFTA for “One Scandal After Another” had they entered? The facts in this matter are…23 Feb 2026HANSARD Local Government ReorganisationI realise now that it was simply fresh legal advice that led to this change of policy, rather than anything to do with the court case brought by the Secretary of State’s least…23 Feb 2026HANSARDSchools White Paper: Every Child Achieving and ThrivingMay I invite the Secretary of State to expand a bit on her vision of what happens at the end of a SEND child’s education? She mentioned the idea of independence—and, presumably,…23 Feb 2026HANSARDHughes Report: Second AnniversaryI appreciate that the Minister does not have primary responsibility for this area, but it worries me that we are hearing an awful lot about process. What I fear is really going on…11 Feb 2026HANSARDHughes Report: Second AnniversaryI will try to add something new to the excellent start to the debate by both the previous speakers, who showed a great command of the overall situation, by quoting my constituent…11 Feb 2026HANSARDHughes Report: Second AnniversaryWill the Minister give way?11 Feb 2026HANSARD Local Power PlanDoes the Secretary of State agree that the Mandelson scandal illustrates the reputational risk and damage that can be done by ignoring aspects of criminal exploitation? Does he…10 Feb 2026HANSARDMinistry of Defence: Palantir ContractsDoes the Minister know whether or not minutes were taken at the key Washington meeting in February last year? If they were not taken, why not? Why was Lord Mandelson, a political…10 Feb 2026HANSARDCourt Reporting DataIt is certainly a cause of great concern if an AI machine now has access to people’s private home addresses. What investigations have the Government carried out to establish how…10 Feb 2026