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HANSARD Construction Industry Training Board: Fundingindicated assent.04 Feb 2026HANSARD Construction Industry Training Board: FundingSince its establishment in 1964, the Construction Industry Training Board has been the industry-led and industry-funded training board for the UK construction industry. At…04 Feb 2026HANSARD Construction Industry Training Board: FundingI thank the hon. Member for his intervention, and I hope the Minister will cover these points at the end. We are grappling with rising costs for construction firms, and we need to…04 Feb 2026HANSARD Construction Industry Training Board: FundingThe figures quoted relate to networks and local training groups operating at the same time. Does the Minister accept there might be a risk that the people and organisations…04 Feb 2026HANSARD Construction Industry Training Board: FundingI thank the Member for her intervention. I fear that she might be right, and I will come on to some of those issues and the feedback that I have received from local training…04 Feb 2026HANSARD Construction Industry Training Board: FundingI absolutely agree. It is only by trade unions, employers and workers working closely together that we can meet many of the challenges across the country. My hon. Friend reminds…04 Feb 2026HANSARD Construction Industry Training Board: FundingI agree; we need to do everything that we can to make our commitment to getting two thirds of young people into education, training, apprenticeships or work a reality. We all need…04 Feb 2026HANSARD Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction BillI very much welcome the Government’s showing commitment to global leadership on protecting the oceans by bringing this Bill through Parliament so quickly. Last week I joined…02 Feb 2026HANSARD Youth UnemploymentAlong with the youth hubs and the youth guarantee, there is the £725 million investment in apprenticeships. With its new technical excellence college status, Exeter college in my…28 Jan 2026HANSARD Animal TestingI have also worked alongside Animal Free Research on these issues, including to introduce a private Member’s Bill representing its version of Herbie’s law. As my hon. Friend says,…28 Jan 2026HANSARD Business RatesAs I think you know, Mr Speaker, Exeter and Devon have some of the finest pubs, independent breweries and live music venues in the country. I thank Exeter Brewery and the Exeter…27 Jan 2026HANSARDCommonhold and Leasehold ReformI am delighted that we are moving forward on capping ground rents and abolishing the feudal leasehold system. I have been supporting hundreds of residents across Exeter in…27 Jan 2026HANSARD Police Reform White PaperI welcome the statement and the improvements to policing that I am already seeing in Exeter thanks to a 13% increase in funding, with 171 officers newly on the streets across…26 Jan 2026HANSARD Local Government ReorganisationAs the Secretary of State knows, I am a very strong supporter of local government reform, especially for cities such as Exeter. It is not just about waste; it is about being held…22 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsOn Tuesday, the Chief Secretary set out plans to “promote the doers” across the civil service by establishing the new national School for Government and Public Services. Will he…22 Jan 2026HANSARDClean Energy Projects11. What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for clean energy projects in Wales.21 Jan 2026HANSARDClean Energy ProjectsI, too, congratulate the Government and welcome last week’s announcement of the most successful European auction round to date. It is great news for the UK and for our action on…21 Jan 2026HANSARDWater White PaperThis is the second major programme of business we have seen in this Parliament, which shows that the Government are getting on with cleaning up our rivers and sorting out the…21 Jan 2026HANSARD Arctic SecurityI welcome the calm and robust approach to our American allies from the Foreign Secretary, and from the Prime Minister this morning. State sovereignty, respect for territorial…19 Jan 2026HANSARD IranI welcome the Foreign Secretary’s statement and condemnations. Some Exeter residents are desperately worried about family members in Iran, as will I. The Iranian regime is one of…13 Jan 2026