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HANSARD Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction BillIs the hon. Gentleman aware that Mauritius was one of the early signatories to the UN global ocean treaty? If so, I am not sure what his point is.16 Oct 2025HANSARD Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill“It seems to me that the natural world is the greatest source of excitement, the greatest source of visual beauty, the greatest source of intellectual interest. It is the greatest…16 Oct 2025HANSARD Criminal Courts: Independent ReviewIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Efford. I thank the right hon. and learned Member for Kenilworth and Southam (Sir Jeremy Wright) for this debate. He will be…14 Oct 2025HANSARDCourt Backlogs14. What steps he is taking to reduce the length of waiting times in the Crown court.16 Sept 2025HANSARDCourt BacklogsIn west Kent, an initiative to share the resource of Maidstone Crown court with Woolwich Crown court is spreading cases into areas where there is not such a backlog. Can the…16 Sept 2025HANSARD Sentencing BillEvery single one of us is here because we want to deliver justice for every one of our constituents. As a former police officer, it has been really welcome to hear of the lived…16 Sept 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsWeaponisation of social media has become a real cancer in our society, with MPs and others being targeted. What steps are the Government taking on hostile state threats on social…15 Sept 2025HANSARD Employment Rights BillI welcome the Government amendments, and thank those who have steered the legislation to this point. This is a generational upgrade in employment rights, and as a Labour MP, I am…15 Sept 2025HANSARDDefence Industrial Base18. What steps he is taking to help strengthen the defence industrial base.08 Sept 2025HANSARDDefence Industrial BaseMedway has a proud tradition with its former dockyard in Chatham. Last week, I visited the BAE Systems aviation centre in Rochester in my constituency to see its graduates and…08 Sept 2025HANSARDTeacher Recruitment10. What steps she is taking to recruit new teachers.21 Jul 2025HANSARDAsylum Hotels: Migrant Criminal ActivityMembers will be aware of the public streaming of violence and criminal activity towards property and police officers. This is the second year that this has happened over the…21 Jul 2025HANSARDTeacher RecruitmentAs a former teacher, I know that new school buildings not only help student progress, but encourage teacher retention. Can the Minister confirm that new school buildings are…21 Jul 2025HANSARD Blue Badge EligibilityIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Christopher. I thank my colleague, friend and constituency neighbour, the hon. Member for Maidstone and Malling (Helen…16 Jul 2025HANSARD Blue Badge EligibilityI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend that we all have to work within systems, but this one seems heartless and a bit cold. I think that is the general experience of many, that…16 Jul 2025HANSARDSEND Provision: South-east EnglandIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. I thank the hon. Member for Tunbridge Wells (Mike Martin) for securing this debate. He is a fellow Kent MP who…15 Jul 2025HANSARDSEND Provision: South-east EnglandThe day after the change of control of the council, party political auditors came in. There has been a communications exercise highlighting the SEND transport budget for cuts, but…15 Jul 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. Ministers will be aware of the recent launch of XV Excalibur in the south of England. It is an autonomous submarine vehicle that is the future of naval capability. What other…30 Jun 2025HANSARD English Wine ProductionIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dame Siobhain. I thank the hon. Member for Weald of Kent (Katie Lam), a fellow Kent MP, for securing this absolutely critical…25 Jun 2025HANSARDNuclear-certified Aircraft ProcurementI thank the Minister for the welcome announcement of the F-35A programme, which comes at a time when this Government are increasing defence spending at a rate not seen since the…25 Jun 2025