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HANSARDMachinery of Government: SkillsI am making this statement to bring to the attention of the House the following machinery of government change. I am today confirming that responsibility for apprenticeships,…16 Sept 2025HANSARDProvision of False Evidence by MI5: Investigatory Powers CommissionerIn July this year, the High Court and the Investigatory Powers Tribunal handed down judgments following MI5’s provision of incorrect evidence to the courts in relation to the case…16 Sept 2025HANSARDEngagementsMay I start by thanking and paying tribute to my hon. Friend for her work as my Parliamentary Private Secretary for the past 14 months? She has worked tirelessly and with huge…10 Sept 2025HANSARDEngagementsLet me tell the House what we are doing. We are working with the former President of the National Farmers Union, Baroness Minette Batters, to review farm profitability—that is the…10 Sept 2025HANSARDEngagementsI do recall that visit—it was extremely good and very welcoming. Our support for Ukraine remains unwavering. The attack last night in Poland shows that Putin’s belief is that he…10 Sept 2025HANSARDEngagementsThe previous Government shattered the dream of home ownership. We are reforming the outdated system so that leaseholders receive stronger rights, powers and protections. We will…10 Sept 2025HANSARDEngagementsIt is important that we move to renewables in order to have energy independence and to keep our bills down, and this will benefit lots of communities, including the hon. Member’s.…10 Sept 2025HANSARDEngagementsMy hon. Friend speaks with great authority, and I am proud that Labour is protecting 500,000 children by rolling out chickenpox vaccines. In stark contrast, the man who wrote…10 Sept 2025HANSARDEngagementsThe Secretary of State for Justice will look into the matter and take up the suggestion, and I will arrange for a meeting as soon as possible.10 Sept 2025HANSARDEngagementsThe Conservatives decimated neighbourhood policing. People should feel safe in their communities, and that is exactly why we have committed to putting 13,000 additional police…10 Sept 2025HANSARDEngagementsHefin was a proud Welshman and a champion for Caerphilly. We send our love and support to his partner, Vikki, and his daughters, family and friends. Wales has a thriving defence…10 Sept 2025HANSARDEngagementsI am pleased that the employment rate is up, that inactivity is down and that we have created over 380,000 jobs since we have been in power. Going further, I know that my hon.…10 Sept 2025HANSARDEngagementsI have been clear on a number of occasions: I do want the police to concentrate on serious crime and on crime that matters most to our communities in each of our constituencies. I…10 Sept 2025HANSARDEngagementsI am very sorry to hear about the case that the hon. Gentleman raises, and I am sure that the thoughts of the whole House will be with the friends and family of the constituent…10 Sept 2025HANSARDEngagementsI am sorry to hear about the hon. Gentleman’s constituent. That is an awful situation for anyone to find themselves in. I will of course look at his Bill.10 Sept 2025HANSARDEngagementsWe will ban fracking for good, and let us be absolutely clear that the biggest risk to energy prices is staying hooked on volatile international fossil fuel markets. In stark…10 Sept 2025HANSARDEngagementsFor the record, we have suspended arms that could be used in Gaza, we have sanctioned extremists and we have suspended trade talks. The point the right hon. Gentleman raises is a…10 Sept 2025HANSARDEngagementsI have read through the details of Connor’s case, which has just been summarised. It is heartbreaking. I thank my hon. Friend for consistently campaigning and championing all…10 Sept 2025HANSARDEngagementsWe have very clear and strict rules in relation to this, and we have taken action in relation to arms sales.10 Sept 2025HANSARDEngagementsAs I have made clear to the House, full due process was gone through when the appointment was made.10 Sept 2025