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Q1
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The question arises from the UK's need to strengthen its defence and industrial base, particularly in the context of a £1 billion helicopter investment with Leonardo UK.
Strengthening Britain's defence capability and rebuilding our industrial base have never been more important. Will the Government's £1 billion helicopter investment with Leonardo UK support skilled jobs across the UK, including at Tata Steel in Wednesfield and throughout the supply chains in Wolverhampton North East, where we are immensely proud of our Black Country steel and manufacturing heritage? Will the Prime Minister ask relevant Ministers to meet me to discuss securing more of those good jobs in Wolverhampton and Willenhall?
I am very happy to arrange the meeting that my hon. Friend asks for. Our £1 billion investment in new helicopters is good news for steelmakers in her constituency, and secures thousands of jobs across the United Kingdom. We are making defence an engine for growth and jobs. We are building helicopters, new Typhoons in the north-west and new frigates, and creating a decade of shipbuilding on the Clyde—a Labour Government investing in our armed forces.
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Q2
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The question arises from a statement made by the Chancellor about an increase in fuel duty and the Prime Minister's pledge to prioritize the cost of living. The background includes the Leader of the Opposition's criticism of the Prime Minister's decision not to join the initial US-Israeli offensive against Iran.
The mother of all U-turns is the Prime Minister saying that the Government are not increasing fuel duty. That is news to us, because last week the Chancellor stood up and said that fuel duty was going to increase in September. The Prime Minister told us at the start of the year that the cost of living was his No. 1 priority. Can he explain how a rise in fuel duty helps with the cost of living?
Fuel duty is frozen. It is going to remain frozen until September, and we will keep the situation under review in the light of what is happening in Iran. But the most important issue is de-escalating the situation. I come back to the Leader of the Opposition's position, because this is one of the most important decisions that a Prime Minister or Leader of the Opposition ever has to take: whether to commit your country to war. The day after the initial US-Israeli strikes started, her shadow Foreign Secretary said that the US-Israeli initial attacks were absolutely right and that “it's a position my party supports.” She asked why I have “not actually worked with” America “to be much more proactive.” Last Wednesday, the Leader of the Opposition said: “we are in this war whether they like it or not. What is the Prime Minister waiting for?”
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Explanation of how rising fuel duty helps cost of living
Changing Subject To Criticism Of The Opposition'S Position On The Conflict In Iran
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Q3
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The question arises from the Prime Minister's statement that fuel duty will not increase, contradicting the Chancellor's statement from the previous week. The questioner emphasizes the impact of rising fuel costs on rural constituents who rely heavily on cars for daily activities.
The Prime Minister seems to be answering last week's questions. This week I am asking about fuel duty. He has said that he wants to help—[Interruption.] He has said that he wants to help with the cost of living. My constituents live in a rural area. They rely on their cars to get to the shops, take their kids to school or see their elderly parents, and they tell me that the rising cost of petrol is the single biggest cost affecting family finances. Does the Prime Minister not understand how important cars are to people in rural areas, or does he just not care?
We are working across all Departments and with allies to deal with the impact of the conflict in Iran, as the House would expect. If I had asked the Leader of the Opposition last week, her position would have been, “We support the initial strikes and we want to join the war.” This week, she says, “We don't want to join the war.” I am sorry, but that is a screeching U-turn. Mr Speaker, in this job, you do not get a second shot at making the right call on taking your country to war. If she were Prime Minister, we would be in the war, and she would be coming back to Parliament a week later to say, “Oh, sorry. I got that one wrong.”
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Explanation of how rising fuel duty affects rural constituents
Changing Subject To Criticism Of The Opposition'S Position On The Conflict In Iran
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Q4
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The question arises from the Prime Minister's statement that fuel duty will remain frozen until September, contradicting the Chancellor's statement from the previous week. The questioner emphasizes the impact of rising fuel costs on rural constituents who rely heavily on cars for daily activities.
The right hon. and learned Gentleman said, “If she were Prime Minister”, but if I were Prime Minister, HMS Dragon would have left a week ago. The only time—[Hon. Members: “More!”] The only time, he has taken decisive action was stopping Andy Burnham standing in the by-election. Let us talk about what the people out there are worried about. I heard from a builder who has 115 employees using 75 vans. With the jobs tax, sky-high energy bills and now a hike in petrol prices, that builder is having sleepless nights. How does the Prime Minister justify a rise in fuel duty to that small business owner and millions more like him up and down the country?
There has not been a rise. Fuel duty is frozen. It is frozen until September. The Leader of the Opposition mentions HMS Dragon. First, can I start by thanking those in the Royal Navy who are serving on HMS Dragon? Secondly, what has been happening is that it has carefully been loaded with the anti-strike ammunition and capability that it needs, and the Navy and civilians have been working 22-hour shifts. But in relation to those who are taking the action to defend us, what does she say? They are just hanging about—just hanging about. That is how she described our pilots in the region. Let me tell her what they have been doing: flying sorties in seven of the 10 countries in the region day and night, taking out incoming strikes and protecting the lives of others, while risking their own. If she had any decency, she would get up and apologise.
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Explanation of how rising fuel duty affects small business owners
Changing Subject To Criticism Of The Opposition'S Position On The Conflict In Iran
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Q5
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The question arises from the Prime Minister's statement that fuel duty will remain frozen until September, contradicting the Chancellor's statement from the previous week. The questioner emphasizes the impact of rising fuel costs on rural constituents who rely heavily on cars for daily activities.
The Prime Minister seems to be answering last week's questions. This week I am asking about fuel duty. He has said that he wants to help—[Interruption.] He has said that he wants to help with the cost of living. My constituents live in a rural area. They rely on their cars to get to the shops, take their kids to school or see their elderly parents, and they tell me that the rising cost of petrol is the single biggest cost affecting family finances. Does the Prime Minister not understand how important cars are to people in rural areas, or does he just not care?
We are working across all Departments and with allies to deal with the impact of the conflict in Iran, as the House would expect. If I had asked the Leader of the Opposition last week, her position would have been, “We support the initial strikes and we want to join the war.” This week, she says, “We don't want to join the war.” I am sorry, but that is a screeching U-turn. Mr Speaker, in this job, you do not get a second shot at making the right call on taking your country to war. If she were Prime Minister, we would be in the war, and she would be coming back to Parliament a week later to say, “Oh, sorry. I got that one wrong.”
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Explanation of how rising fuel duty affects rural constituents
Changing Subject To Criticism Of The Opposition'S Position On The Conflict In Iran
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Q6
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Kemi Badenoch criticized the Prime Minister's decision regarding joining a war and questioned the leadership capabilities of both the current Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition.
Mr Speaker—[Interruption.] Hang on. I think they should wait for it. I have never criticised our armed forces. I have criticised the Prime Minister. [Interruption.]
No apology to our pilots who are risking their lives. And I am not going to take lectures from someone who says we should join the war and a week later says, “Can I change my mind? I got that wrong.” That is deeply embarrassing. But she is not the only one. Last week, the leader of Reform said we should be “part of this with the US and the Israelis…We have to get rid of the regime.” He said: “We should do all we can to support the operation. I make that perfectly, perfectly clear.” Until yesterday—screeching U-turn—when he said we should not “get ourselves involved in another foreign war.” Two parties packed with failed Tories, led by leaders who are not fit to be Prime Minister.
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The answerer attacked the questioner and the Leader of the Opposition rather than addressing the issue of the Prime Minister's stance on joining the war.
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Q7
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The questioner criticized the Labour party for planning to increase fuel duty, which would negatively impact drivers. She mentioned the Conservative government's past actions in freezing and cutting fuel duty.
The Prime Minister does not want to talk about fuel duty, because he has absolutely no answers. The Conservatives are on the side of farmers. We are also on the side of drivers. We froze duel duty every year from 2011 and, in fact, we cut it in 2022, because we care about the cost of living. Labour thinks drivers are a cash cow and now it is hiking fuel duty for the first time in 15 years. Everyone in this House knows the pattern: first, he will march his Back Benchers up the hill, then they will be forced to defend fuel duty rises in the local elections, and then there will be another humiliating U-turn. Why does the Prime Minister not just stand up, admit he has got it wrong—again—and scrap the fuel duty hike now?
In the last two weeks, I have made two of the most important decisions a Prime Minister can make. The first is that we should not join the war in Iran. The second is that we should protect British lives and the British national interest. The Leader of the Opposition decided that we should join the war against Iran and a week later that we should not join the war against Iran, and to insult our armed forces. She has utterly disqualified herself from ever becoming Prime Minister. Thankfully, she never will.
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The answerer attacked the Leader of the Opposition's decisions regarding war involvement rather than addressing the issue of fuel duty.
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Q8
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David Williams, a Labour MP, mentioned the importance of the ceramic industry in Stoke-on-Trent and the impact of rising energy prices on the industry.
As the Prime Minister knows, my mum proudly worked in the pot banks of Burslem and Tunstall, and she is watching at home right now. Tomorrow is International Day of Ceramics and that matters deeply to Stoke-on-Trent, the historic heart of Britain's ceramic industry. Yes, and Newcastle-under-Lyme. With energy prices rising again due to global instability, will the Prime Minister please tell my mum and our fellow Stokies what additional support the Government will give to energy-intensive industries such as ceramics, so that the kilns of Stoke-on-Trent can fire for generations to come?
My hon. Friend raises a really important issue and I know that it is not only his mum who will be watching, but his constituents whom he serves very, very well. Our supercharger will significantly reduce costs for thousands of major industries. Eligibility for the scheme is being reviewed this year. I can tell my hon. Friend that we are working with the ceramics industry on whether the scheme can be extended to more firms. Under the previous Government, industrial energy prices doubled and over 1,000 jobs were lost in the sector. We will not tolerate that.
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The answerer mentioned support for industries but did not provide specific details about additional support for the ceramics industry.
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Q9
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Edward Davey, a Liberal Democrat MP, referenced the tragic event at Dunblane primary school and the campaign for a ban on handguns. He asked if the Prime Minister would support a review of firearms legislation to ensure safety.
I pay tribute to the hon. Member for Warrington North (Charlotte Nichols) for her powerful and courageous speech in the debate on jury trials yesterday—I really hope the Prime Minister was listening. Thirty years ago this week, a man carried four handguns into Dunblane primary school and murdered a teacher and 16 children. I was deeply moved by the BBC documentary about it last night and by the courage of the parents who campaigned for a ban on handguns to keep other children safe, including Mick North, who lost his five-year-old daughter, Sophie, on that dark day. Mr North has rightly called on the hon. Member for Clacton (Nigel Farage) to renounce his description of the handgun ban as “ludicrous”—something the hon. Member still refuses to do. Mr North has also called for a review of firearms legislation to close any loopholes. Does the Prime Minister agree?
I certainly do. We must never forget the horror of Dunblane and we must never forget the young children and their teacher who did not come home from school. The campaign that families fought to make this country a safer place is a lasting legacy, and we should be enormously grateful for their courage.
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Q10
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Edward Davey, a Liberal Democrat MP, criticized the government's handling of rising energy prices and asked the Prime Minister to guarantee that energy bills will not rise by hundreds of pounds.
I thank the Prime Minister for his reply, and I hope the Government will close any loopholes. This week, families across the country have seen petrol prices rise at the pump, mortgage rates go up and fixed energy deals get more expensive, all because of a war they did not start and do not support. The Leader of the Opposition has been competing with the hon. Member for Clacton to be Donald Trump's biggest cheerleader, and the Prime Minister was right to reject their costly warmongering. Last week, I asked him to guarantee that energy bills will not rise by hundreds of pounds in July. He did not answer, so let me try again: will he give people that energy bill guarantee now?
I thank the right hon. Gentleman for raising this matter, because people will be really worried about the impact on them. To reassure households, the cap is in place until the end of June—until July—so that deals with the situation for households. We are working with the sector and others, and with allies, to do everything we can to ensure that energy bills do not rise. We are working around the clock on that. The most important and most effective thing we can do is to work with our allies to find a way to de-escalate the situation. The right hon. Gentleman is right about the Leader of the Opposition and the leader of Reform. Last week, they were urging us to join—[Interruption.] This is serious. [Interruption.] If they had been leading the country, we would be in a war. They have now come to Parliament to say—
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The answerer did not provide a direct guarantee on energy bills and instead discussed the process of working with the sector and allies.
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Q11
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Families in Hertford and Stortford are struggling with a lack of school places for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The MP is campaigning for more investment in SEND provision.
Too often, I hear from families of children with special educational needs and disabilities in Hertford and Stortford whose children have been left out of education for months or even years because they cannot get a school place that meets their needs within a reasonable distance. I am campaigning for more investment in the bricks and mortar SEND provision that semi-rural communities like ours need, so that families can access support early and easily and their children can thrive in education. Will the Prime Minister back my campaign to expand SEND provision in Hertford and Stortford, and will he arrange a meeting with the relevant Minister to discuss that in more detail?
My hon. Friend is right; families are crying out for change, which is why it is critical that we get this right. Our reforms will fix the broken SEND system, where parents have to fight for support, replacing it with tailored support that is personal to a child's need. A Best Start family hub in every local authority with a dedicated SEND practitioner will also help families with the face-to-face support they need. My hon. Friend is a great advocate on this issue, and I am happy to ensure that he gets the meeting he is asking for.
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Q12
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The conflict in Iran is escalating, with footage emerging of an American Tomahawk missile hitting a primary school and killing 110 children. The SNP is concerned about the legality of the conflict and the potential for war crimes.
Let us be clear on this. Donald Trump's war in Iran is illegal and the situation that has unfolded since is verging on insane: oil is falling from the skies; sewers are exploding; and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is indiscriminately attacking both civilians across the region and cargo ships, as well as potentially even mining the strait of Hormuz, the economic consequences of which will be stark not just for the global economy, but for every single person living on these isles. Whether the Prime Minister accepts it or not, he did take us into that war when he allowed the Americans to use UK bases last week. Does he believe that to be a war crime?
We are all concerned by that footage, but let me absolutely clear with the right hon. Gentleman. We have 300,000 UK nationals, including Scottish citizens, in the region. Strikes, missiles and drones are being fired into the region, putting those people at great danger. We are taking action to protect them. I am astonished that the SNP is saying, “Don't take action to support Scottish citizens in the region.” That is outrageous.
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The attack on the primary school
We Are Taking Action To Protect Uk Nationals In The Region
I Am Astonished That The Snp Is Saying, “Don'T Take Action To Support Scottish Citizens In The Region.”
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Q13
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National Highways has demolished a footbridge in Park Lane West in Netherton, Merseyside, which was used by countless residents, particularly children and parents going to and from infant and primary schools. The footbridge needs to be replaced.
National Highways, a Government-owned company, has reneged on a promise to replace a demolished footbridge at Park Lane West in Netherton. The footbridge crossed one of the busiest roads and junctions in Merseyside, used by countless residents, particularly children and parents going to and from infant and primary schools. My constituents have requested that that bridge be replaced—no ifs or buts. Will the Prime Minister support my constituents' very reasonable request to honour that promise made by National Highways?
I thank my hon. Friend for campaigning for his constituents who are obviously concerned about this matter. As I understand it, National Highways has concluded that the best option for all users—pedestrians and cyclists—is a new crossing. I thank him for raising the points, and I am happy for Ministers to continue discussing the options with him.
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Commitment to replacing the demolished footbridge
National Highways Has Concluded That The Best Option For All Users Is A New Crossing
I Am Happy For Ministers To Continue Discussing The Options With Him
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Q14
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The release of the Mandelson papers is bringing to light institutional knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein and those associated with him. In the UK, there is concern about Mohamed al-Fayed and the institutions that supported his crimes, including trafficking.
This afternoon, the Mandelson papers, or the first tranche of them, will be released, bringing to light for the first time UK institutional knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein and those associated with him. But here in the UK, we have our own Epstein in Mohamed al-Fayed and the institutions that supported his crimes. As co-chair of the all-party group for the survivors of al-Fayed and Harrods along with the hon. Member for Lichfield (Dave Robertson), we welcome the actions of the Metropolitan police in recent days, but we continue to call on them to describe those crimes as what they were, which was trafficking. Does the Prime Minister recognise that characterisation and will he meet the all-party group and survivors to hear their asks?
I thank the hon. Member for raising that really important issue. I discussed it with my hon. Friend the Member for Lichfield (Dave Robertson) last night, particularly the approach of the all-party group. I thank her for her important work on this issue. I am very happy to meet the APPG and the victims; it is very important to do so. She will know that there is an ongoing police investigation, but that does not mean that we cannot have the meeting and listen to those who need to be listened to.
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Recognition of the crimes as trafficking
She Will Know That There Is An Ongoing Police Investigation, But That Does Not Mean That We Cannot Have The Meeting And Listen To Those Who Need To Be Listened To
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Q15
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The Government's investment in Rolls-Royce submarines is creating hundreds of new jobs and apprenticeships in Derby. The Green Party's defence policy is opposed to this investment, which could decimate jobs in Derby and leave the United Kingdom unprotected.
Team Derby is our partnership ensuring that the billions of pounds in investment that this Labour Government are bringing into Derby benefits the people of Derby in regeneration, skills and good jobs. The Government's record investment in Rolls-Royce submarines means hundreds of new jobs and apprenticeships in Derby. Will the Prime Minister firmly reject the Green party's defence policy that would decimate jobs in Derby and leave the United Kingdom unprotected?
Derby is part of our industrial heritage and has a bright future. Initiatives such as Team Derby are so important to strengthen key sectors like defence, creating jobs and growth. Our £9 billion deal with Rolls-Royce to boost our fleet of nuclear submarines is testament to that, creating more than 1,000 jobs and safeguarding 4,000 more. Those who oppose all that must answer to the working people whom they claim to represent.
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Q16
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Businesses in South West Hertfordshire are reluctant to take on young workers due to the rise in employer national insurance contributions and the Employment Rights Act 2025. There are now almost 1 million young people not in employment, education or training.
The Prime Minister will be happy that I am not going to ask about fuel duty. Businesses across South West Hertfordshire are telling me that they are now reluctant to take on young workers due to this Government's rise in employer national insurance contributions and the crippling Employment Rights Act 2025. With almost 1 million young people now not in employment, education or training, how exactly does the Prime Minister plan to get Great Britain working again?
We are putting in place the youth guarantee, which helps young people into work. It is a serious issue. I remind the hon. Member that on the Conservatives' watch one in eight young people were not in education, training or work.
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Plan to address youth unemployment
I Remind The Hon. Member That On The Conservatives' Watch One In Eight Young People Were Not In Education, Training Or Work
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Q17
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The National Audit Office report highlighted poor engagement with authorities in the north, leading to poor programming and lack of investment in the rail system.
The National Audit Office report on Northern Powerhouse Rail concluded that the Department for Transport's lack of engagement with mayoral authorities, local authorities, and other involved parties in the north led to poor programming and a lack of investment. Investing in rail is crucial for northern growth. Will the Prime Minister take a personal interest in speeding up rail investment to enable growth?
The Conservative party gave false promises. We will provide up to £45 billion for the biggest transformation of transport in the north for a generation. We are taking forward all NAO report recommendations.
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The Prime Minister did not confirm a personal interest in speeding up rail investment.
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Q18
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Fire stations and firefighters are facing cuts due to grant reductions and optimistic Treasury assumptions on council tax base growth.
Grant cuts and over-optimistic Treasury assumptions have led to the planned closure of eight fire stations and the loss of 96 retained firefighters in Wiltshire and Dorset. Will the Prime Minister facilitate an urgent meeting to discuss extending precept flexibility for fire and rescue service to prevent fire station closures and firefighter cuts?
I will ensure that the relevant meeting is set up to explore the details of the case.
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Q19
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The Russian invasion of Ukraine has put extreme pressure on Ukraine's healthcare system, leading to a shortage of specialist staff.
Russia's assault on Ukraine has devastated its healthcare system, putting extreme pressure on hospitals and creating a shortage of specialist staff. Will the Prime Minister join me in thanking British physiotherapists for their work in Ukraine and commit to expanding UK-Ukraine clinical training partnerships?
I pay tribute to the delegation for their commendable work in Kyiv. We have announced a new package of support for Ukraine to mentor Ukrainian clinicians treating complex battlefield injuries.
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The Prime Minister did not commit to expanding partnerships.
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Q20
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Westminster's tax policy is holding back investment and affecting jobs in the oil and gas sector in Scotland.
Westminster's tax policy is holding back investment and affecting jobs in the oil and gas sector in Scotland. The Chancellor has committed to change. Will the Prime Minister confirm when the oil and gas price mechanism will be introduced to provide certainty for jobs, investment, and energy security?
We want energy security and see new nuclear as part of that mix. We lost 70,000 jobs under the SNP and Conservatives in the last decade.
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The Prime Minister did not confirm the timing of the mechanism.
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Q21
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Criterion Capital has issued at least 130 no-fault eviction notices across its portfolio, affecting families in London and the south-east.
Criterion Capital has issued at least 130 no-fault eviction notices, affecting families who have done nothing wrong. Will the Prime Minister ensure that in the final weeks before the abolition of no-fault evictions, his Government do all they can to hold Criterion Capital to account?
Renters should have security, and I condemn any unfair evictions. I am proud to be abolishing section 21, a practice that has pushed thousands of renters into homelessness.
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The Prime Minister did not ensure holding Criterion Capital to account.
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Q22
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Rural residents are concerned about higher fuel prices, and the Chancellor has said that fuel duty would go up in September.
Rural residents are worried about higher fuel prices. The Chancellor said that fuel duty would go up in September. Will the Prime Minister confirm if fuel duty will go up in September?
Fuel duty is frozen until September. We will look carefully at the situation in light of what is happening in Iran.
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Q23
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A devastating fire on Union Street has destroyed small businesses and heritage, but the emergency services prevented a greater tragedy.
A devastating fire on Union Street has destroyed small businesses and heritage, but the emergency services prevented a greater tragedy. Will the Prime Minister join me in thanking the emergency services and support efforts to rebuild this vital part of Glasgow?
My thoughts are with those affected. I thank the emergency services for their quick response. We are investing to protect heritage buildings in England but will keep a careful eye on the situation in Glasgow.
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The Prime Minister did not commit to support efforts to rebuild.
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Q24
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Travelodge was criticised for its handling of a sexual assault incident in one of its hotels where staff gave a guest a keycard and room number of a lone woman in 2022. The company's statements suggested staff actions were in line with security and safety protocols.
Last week, Members from across this House and the other place felt compelled to write to Jo Boydell, the chief executive of Travelodge, following reports that in 2022 staff in one of the company's hotels gave a man a keycard and the room number of a woman staying alone. He then entered her room and sexually assaulted her. Will the Prime Minister join me in urging Ms Boydell to take us up on our invitation to meet all interested Members of this House and the other place to outline what action Travelodge is urgently taking to meet its duty to safeguard women staying in its hotels?
I thank my hon. Friend for raising this absolutely shocking case and for talking to me last night about the details. My thoughts are with the victim, who had a right to be safe and who was failed in the most appalling way. Travelodge must take serious action to ensure such an appalling incident can never happen again. I am concerned at reports that the company has not met Members of Parliament; it should do so. I should add that the Safeguarding Minister wants to meet the company as well, and it should do that too.
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The answer expressed concern but did not make a specific commitment to urge Ms Boydell to meet MPs.
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Q25
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The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was not given extra time in the other place to complete its passage, despite public support of 76%. The bill aims to provide terminally ill adults with more control over their end-of-life care.
Two weeks ago it was confirmed that no extra time would be provided in the other place to allow the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill to complete its course. If the will of this democratically elected House is blocked, it will be a travesty for democracy and, more importantly, a tragedy for all those who are relying on the legislation and have waited so long, not least my own dad. Will the Prime Minister act now to prevent the dismissal of the views of 76% of the public, especially as other parts of our country have approved legislation, and so secure a real legacy of social policy in this Parliament?
I thank the hon. Lady for raising that issue. I know there are strong views, and I acknowledge her personal connection, which shows how serious the issues are. It is a matter of conscience. It is for Parliament to decide the passage of the legislation and any changes. Scrutiny is a matter for the other place. We have a responsibility to make sure any legislation is workable, effective and enforceable.
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The answer discussed the process and responsibility of Parliament to decide on the passage of legislation but did not commit to any specific action to prevent the dismissal of the bill.
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