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HANSARDNew Housing Developments: Community Consultation5. What steps he is taking to help ensure that local communities are consulted effectively in the planning process for new housing developments.29 Nov 2021HANSARDArmed Forces: Technological Capabilities13. What steps his Department is taking to improve the technological capabilities of the armed forces.15 Nov 2021HANSARDArmed Forces: Technological CapabilitiesWith the significant rise in AI being used in defence, what steps are being taken to ensure that there is transparency of calculations that show both an ethical and moral approach…15 Nov 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Second sitting)Thank you.21 Sept 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (First sitting)Thank you.21 Sept 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (First sitting)Q Do you not believe it will alleviate any of the pressures that the council will face? Jon Featonby: No.21 Sept 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (First sitting)Q I have been listening today in keen trepidation of your answers. When sitting through several of these Bill Committees, we always find people—we will hear it today—who say it…21 Sept 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Second sitting)Q Could you give us your opinion of what the legislation will do to help you in your role when you deal with illegal immigrants? Assistant Chief Constable Dave Kirby: Specifically…21 Sept 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Second sitting)Yes. Assistant Chief Constable Dave Kirby: If I can start with the background, what we find—forgive me if I tread over ground that you have already been over—is that the defence…21 Sept 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Second sitting)Q We have heard from previous witnesses that the only people who would benefit from the Bill are the people smugglers. Is that your view? Assistant Chief Constable Dave Kirby: I…21 Sept 2021HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill (Second sitting)Zoe, I am trying to understand one of the points that you made earlier and your example of the young gentleman from Syria who came over here. You said that, under the legislation,…21 Sept 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs a veteran, I know of the hard work, dedication and often sacrifice of our great armed forces. There are many families in Wolverhampton who live and support what the great armed…20 Sept 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIn September, I will be running the Montane dragon’s back race and attempting to run 230 miles, over twice the ascent of Everest. I am very happy for my right hon. Friend to join…08 Jul 2021HANSARD Armed Forces BillI thank the hon. Member for his kind words earlier. I want to stand with him on Tom Harrison House. One of my friends with whom I served was literally at death’s door and it saved…23 Jun 2021HANSARD Armed Forces BillAs many Members will have gathered now, I have a passion for defence, having served as a young soldier in the Army and spent most of my adult life in and around the defence arena.…23 Jun 2021HANSARD Armed Forces BillI thank the Minister for giving way. I wanted to get in early to mention the armed forces covenant, which means a lot to me, as I will explain later. We have many proud veterans…23 Jun 2021HANSARD Armed Forces BillWill my hon. Friend give way?23 Jun 2021HANSARDSTEAM Subjects: Gender-balanced RepresentationScience, technology and biomedicine have been at the forefront of our response to the covid-19 crisis and they will help us on our road to recovery. What steps is my hon. Friend…26 May 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.26 May 2021HANSARDSTEAM Subjects: Gender-balanced RepresentationWhat steps she is taking with the Secretary of State for Education on increasing gender-balanced representation in take up of STEAM subjects.26 May 2021