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HANSARD Local Government ReorganisationWhen a Minister comes to the House on the last day before summer recess to announce proposals that his own MPs describe as “utterly unacceptable”, “sacrificing their communities”…16 Jul 2026HANSARDSir David Amess Summer AdjournmentLabour Members will recall the political pain that I am sure many of them faced when the winter fuel proposal was announced. It was put forward to save around £1.3 billion to £1.5…16 Jul 2026HANSARDRearmament and Warfighting ReadinessThe hon. Member for Dunfermline and Dollar (Graeme Downie) has highlighted a number of pertinent questions that collectively pointed to the increased threat that we face. I also…08 Jul 2026HANSARDRearmament and Warfighting ReadinessWill the Minister give way?08 Jul 2026HANSARDRearmament and Warfighting ReadinessCould the Minister clarify why the efficiency target has gone up over 73% in a year compared with the strategic defence review? Was the SDR just too unambitious?08 Jul 2026HANSARDRearmament and Warfighting ReadinessMy right hon. Friend is right to highlight the broader point, which is the lack of detail on reserves, other than to say that it is all being parked until the next Parliament.…08 Jul 2026HANSARDDraft West Midlands Combined Authority (Key Route Network) (Amendment) Order 2026I very much support the desire for the west midlands, like other places, to have consistency with mayoral authorities—but that is not what the Government are doing elsewhere. Take…07 Jul 2026HANSARDEarly Release of PrisonersIf this is an issue of practicalities, as we have heard, can we not assume that there might be common ground on the idea of withdrawing visas from those countries that will not…07 Jul 2026HANSARDEarly Release of PrisonersWill the Minister give way?07 Jul 2026HANSARD Environmental ProtectionThe Minister was just talking about metrics. Further to the point made by my hon. Friend the Member for Fylde (Mr Snowden), will she say a little more about organised crime? In…06 Jul 2026HANSARDDefence Investment PlanThe strategic defence review highlighted the importance of the active reserve, but the defence investment plan shows that there is no increase in reserve numbers this Parliament.…30 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Marine Licensing (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment etc.) Order 2026indicated assent.09 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Marine Licensing (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment etc.) Order 2026The typical cost—the average cost?09 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Marine Licensing (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment etc.) Order 2026Will the Minister not give way on that specific point?09 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Marine Licensing (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment etc.) Order 2026What is the maximum fine for a company that does not comply with this regulation?09 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Marine Licensing (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment etc.) Order 2026I thank the Minister for giving way. I will take your steer, Sir John, and make this my last intervention. The Minister has tempted me to intervene once more, because the exact…09 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Marine Licensing (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment etc.) Order 2026Your party’s going through them pretty quick, too!09 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Marine Licensing (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment etc.) Order 2026Will the Minister give way?09 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Marine Licensing (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment etc.) Order 2026I fear that I may have read the legislation a little more closely than the Minister. Some media reports suggest what compliance with this regulation would involve for a company.…09 Jun 2026HANSARDDraft Marine Licensing (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment etc.) Order 2026My reading last night suggested that it was just £50,000. It is interesting that the Minister does not know what the fine actually is. What does she think the cost of complying…09 Jun 2026