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HANSARD Illegal ImmigrationI remind Members that they should bob if they wish to take part in the debate. Given the length of the opening speech, and the amount of time available, I will try to limit each…10 Sept 2024HANSARD Hinckley National Rail Freight InterchangeI should let the Minister know that the Member concerned did apologise that he had to leave urgently.10 Sept 2024HANSARD Making Britain a Clean Energy SuperpowerMadam Deputy Speaker, congratulations on your elevation. Today, we stand on the brink of a new era for our country, with the recent announcement of an historic partnership between…26 Jul 2024HANSARD Making Britain a Clean Energy SuperpowerThe hon. Member claimed that Labour’s manifesto did not mention community energy. In fact, a statement from Community Energy England says: “Labour’s Local Power Plan would…26 Jul 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ10. I welcome last week’s announcement that the Government will introduce a new publicly owned company, Great British Energy. It will be critical to ensuring this country’s…24 Jul 2024HANSARD International Immunities and PrivilegesI totally agree with what the former Minister is saying about the requirement for and necessity of sixth-generation aircraft, as well as about maintaining sovereign capability.…24 Jul 2024HANSARD Debate on the AddressToday’s King’s Speech has laid before us an ambitious and exciting vision that will benefit our country and my Preston constituents for decades to come. In particular, I welcome…17 Jul 2024HANSARD High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill (Instruction) (No. 3)As the Minister knows, the commitment for Birmingham to Manchester was in three Conservative manifestos. What he is now announcing is controversial and breaks with the tradition…21 May 2024HANSARD High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill (Instruction) (No. 3)I take the point that the Minister is making—it is an improvement for Bradford—but HS2 would also have gone on another spur up from Birmingham to Leeds. Improving connectivity…21 May 2024HANSARD High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill (Instruction) (No. 3)Is the right hon. Gentleman not missing the point by talking, as he has done for however many minutes, about process rather than outcomes? When other countries around the world do…21 May 2024HANSARD High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill (Instruction) (No. 3)I declare an interest, in that I was a director of Manchester airport as well, some years back, as a Salford city councillor appointed to that position. Many in the House—although…21 May 2024HANSARD Cyber-securityI beg to move, That this House has considered cyber security laws and tackling crime. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Bardell. I am delighted to lead this…07 May 2024HANSARD Cyber-securityYes.07 May 2024HANSARD Cyber-securityJust next door.07 May 2024HANSARD Cyber-securityI thank those who have taken part in the debate, principally from the Front Benches, for their contributions and thoughts on the way forward with legislation in this area. We did…07 May 2024HANSARD Life Sentences: Public UnderstandingI call Dr Kieran Mullan to move the motion and will then call the Minister to respond. As is the convention for 30-minute debates, there will not be an opportunity for the member…30 Apr 2024HANSARD Preventable Sight LossI call Margaret Greenwood to wind up the debate.30 Apr 2024HANSARD Preventable Sight LossWe now move to the Front-Bench contributions.30 Apr 2024HANSARD Social Cohesion and Democratic Resilience: Khan ReviewOrder. Could the hon. Member wind up his speech, rather than start another debate on a related subject?30 Apr 2024HANSARD Social Cohesion and Democratic Resilience: Khan ReviewI call Jonathan Gullis to wind up the debate.30 Apr 2024