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HANSARDBacking Business to Create Economic GrowthI warmly welcome the measures in the Gracious Speech, which will enhance the lives and prospects of the people of Exeter. The starting point for the King’s Speech was “an…18 May 2026HANSARDAnimal TestingI commend the petition’s signatories for bringing this debate to us. I also commend my hon. Friend, with whom I have been in many debates over the past two years, for all her hard…27 Apr 2026HANSARDUK-EU RelationsMr Speaker, Happy St George’s day to you and to the House. From pandemics and health emergencies to the impact of climate change and Russian aggression on our border, residents in…23 Apr 2026HANSARDUK-EU Relations9. What steps he is taking to improve the UK’s relationship with the EU.23 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.23 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am sure that the Minister will join me in welcoming the result of the Hungarian election where, in part, anti-LGBT policies were roundly rejected at the ballot box. As LGBT…23 Apr 2026HANSARD British Industrial Competitiveness SchemeThe Secretary of State will know that the south-west and Exeter is home to a nationally significant cluster of high-value manufacturing businesses and is identified in the…16 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle EastFrom Iran to Russia, the major security threats we face are pan-European challenges. The Prime Minister referenced the need, and our intention, to work more closely with our…13 Apr 2026HANSARDLocal Government ReorganisationI welcome the Government’s move to reorganisation, which will benefit cities such as Exeter. Yesterday, the Minister may have seen official communications from Devon county…26 Mar 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseLast week, I was delighted to welcome £20 million of long-term Pride in Place funding for Heavitree East and Whipton in Exeter. This funding will be transformational for those…26 Mar 2026HANSARDRoyal Mail: Universal Service ObligationMany residents and fantastic posties in Exeter have raised exactly the same concerns as other Members of the House. Can the Minister give an assessment of how he thinks Ofcom has…11 Mar 2026HANSARD Commonwealth Day 2026I thank my hon. Friend for securing this debate and for the excellent speech that he is giving. I recently joined Tim and Lizzie for a walk around our main Commonwealth war graves…11 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle East: DefenceI talked to people in Exeter over the weekend, and there was very strong support for the Government’s current position of defending British citizens and assets, and—at this…09 Mar 2026HANSARDEU: Mutual Interests20. What recent discussions he has had with EU counterparts on topics of mutual interest05 Mar 2026HANSARDEU: Mutual InterestsI welcome the Government’s changed approach to our vital relationship with the EU. As a member of the UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly, I know how much it has been…05 Mar 2026HANSARD Local Government ReorganisationThe reorganisation of local government is very welcome in Exeter, as we are being held back by our county council on numerous fronts. Can the Secretary of State confirm that…23 Feb 2026HANSARDLGBT+ History MonthI absolutely did, Madam Deputy Speaker; I sent the hon. Gentleman an email before this debate. In the wake of the Supreme Court judgment and a relentless campaign waged against…12 Feb 2026HANSARDLGBT+ History MonthI thank my indefatigable hon. Friends the Members for Nottingham East (Nadia Whittome) and for Jarrow and Gateshead East (Kate Osborne) for leading this debate so well. Let me…12 Feb 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ8. The Prime Minister will be aware of Lorraine Cox, a resident of Exeter who in 2020 was murdered by a man whose asylum claim had been denied but who was not removed from this…11 Feb 2026HANSARD Construction Industry Training Board: FundingThere is absolutely a case to be made here, but as I shall go on to say, the way in which this has come about is less than ideal, and it leaves lots of local training groups and…04 Feb 2026