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HANSARDProportional Representation: General ElectionsIt is not that it is okay, but we have introduced legislation that has essentially restricted many, many more people from voting than otherwise would have happened.30 Jan 2025HANSARDInternational Investment8. What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the UK in attracting international investment.30 Jan 2025HANSARDInternational InvestmentThe south-west is home to an incredibly important economy based on defence, food security, space, maritime, and, in Exeter, life sciences and climate tech and research. We are…30 Jan 2025HANSARDProportional Representation: General ElectionsI will make some progress, if I may. I am pleased that this Government have legislated to allow the use of the veteran’s ID card, and I ask that they look at a wider range of…30 Jan 2025HANSARDProportional Representation: General ElectionsI will be very brief in so as not to repeat the arguments that have already been made in such a good style by hon. Members across the House. I too wish to take this opportunity to…30 Jan 2025HANSARDProportional Representation: General ElectionsI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. As I was about to say, whether it be the inequity of allowing the older person’s bus pass to be used as ID but not the young person’s bus…30 Jan 2025HANSARDSudan and Eastern DRCI welcome the Foreign Secretary’s visit to a malnutrition clinic on the border of Chad and Sudan and the additional funding for the region. Sudan has one of the highest rates of…28 Jan 2025HANSARD Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords]Will the Secretary join me in commending the citizen scientists and local campaign groups that have driven many of these issues right up the political agenda, including the…28 Jan 2025HANSARDUK-Ukraine 100-year PartnershipI thank the Foreign Secretary for the statement. Exeter’s large and vibrant Ukrainian heritage community will welcome this further strengthening of our cultural, security and…20 Jan 2025HANSARD Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) BillDoes my hon. Friend believe that the Bill will benefit the older voters we speak to on the doorstep, many of whom are digital natives and actively use online technology? Older…17 Jan 2025HANSARD Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales) BillI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Edinburgh North and Leith (Tracy Gilbert) on bringing in the Bill. Does my hon. Friend the Member for Glasgow North (Martin Rhodes)…17 Jan 2025HANSARD Local Government ReorganisationI thank the Minister for the level of engagement that he has given both me and my colleagues on this process since the English devolution White Paper was published. He will know…15 Jan 2025HANSARD Sudan: US Determination of GenocideUNICEF’s latest figures estimate that 3.2 million children in Sudan face acute malnutrition this year, putting them at severe risk of death. The limited humanitarian access, which…13 Jan 2025HANSARDArtificial Intelligence Opportunities Action PlanCan my right hon. Friend set out what role he envisages the digital centre of Government will play in driving AI adoption across public services and Departments to benefit my…13 Jan 2025HANSARD Violence against Women and GirlsI welcome the Government’s announcement just before Christmas that spiking will become a specific offence. Will the Minister join me in commending the campaigning work of my…09 Jan 2025HANSARDMathematical Sciences AcademyDoes the Secretary of State agree that the recent announcement of new funding for research and development in the Budget gives the sector really good clarity about investment…08 Jan 2025HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [Lords]We have talked a little about Scotland and Wales, but does the Minister believe this Bill will stimulate greater economic growth in other areas and regions of the country? The…07 Jan 2025HANSARDBritish Indian Ocean Territory: SovereigntyDoes the Minister agree that confirming the legal status of the base, which was left outstanding by the previous Government, will cement our role in the Indo-Pacific and provide…18 Dec 2024HANSARD Community Pharmacies: Devon and the South-westI congratulate the hon. Member on securing the debate. From the first day we met we have talked about getting this debate, so I am very pleased that it is happening. I am the…17 Dec 2024HANSARD English DevolutionI welcome the huge opportunity in the White Paper for cities such as Exeter, which is also held back by Tory-run Devon county council—the upper-tier authority. Can the Minister…16 Dec 2024