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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 10 Feb 2026
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Sixth sitting)

"I have two questions for the Minister. Given the impact on devolved legislation, can he confirm that the consultation will extend to devolved authorities should it impact on them? My second question is more generally on the theme of devolved authorities. Can he confirm that, as part of the publicised …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 10 Feb 2026
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Sixth sitting)

"New clause 2 contains an obligation for the Secretary of State to establish and maintain by regulation a list of foreign powers presenting a significant cyber-security risk to the UK. The list must include states that have been confirmed by GCHQ as having perpetrated a cyber-attack, whether by a state …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 10 Feb 2026
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Sixth sitting)

"Clause 53 would grant the Secretary of State powers to issue directions to regulators where this is necessary for national security reasons, and to allow a reasonable period for the regulator to comply with that direction. Clause 54 provides that directions may be amended or revoked by the Secretary of …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 10 Feb 2026
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Sixth sitting)

"I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time...."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 10 Feb 2026
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Sixth sitting)

"Clause 43 grants the Secretary of State powers to issue directions to regulate entities where there is a risk to national security, or where an action must be taken in the interests of national security. Directions can include requirements relating to the management of systems, the yielding of information and …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 10 Feb 2026
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Sixth sitting)

"Frankly, I find it astounding that, according to my understanding, in response to the planning decision being granted our security services said that they would take measures to start moving sensitive digital cables. It strikes me that a decision about sensitive digital cables should have been pertinent to the planning …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 10 Feb 2026
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Sixth sitting)

"I do not want to repeat the discussion that we had a moment ago. I think it is complete lunacy to permit the building of a super-embassy—one of the biggest in the region—next to highly critical data transmission. I am also concerned by media reports that the Prime Minister’s recent …..."
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Written Question
Chronic Illnesses: Children
Tuesday 10th February 2026

Asked by: Ben Spencer (Conservative - Runnymede and Weybridge)

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will review the cost of travel for all families of children with health conditions requiring repeated attendance at specialist centres.

Answered by Ashley Dalton - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)

The Department of Health and Social Care has indicated that it will not be possible to answer this question within the usual time period. An answer is being prepared and will be provided as soon as it is available.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 09 Feb 2026
Leagrave Station: Step-free Access

"I am grateful to the hon. Member for giving way in this very important debate. This issue affects constituencies across the country, including mine—we have problems at Weybridge station. May I draw to her attention my new clause 69 to the Railways Bill, which sets out a requirement for an …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 09 Feb 2026
Leagrave Station: Step-free Access

"Specifically on third-party funding, does the Minister agree that when it comes to infrastructure projects such as airport expansion, noting Heathrow’s proximity to my constituency, airports really should be a key target in terms of further funding, in order to improve accessibility on our railways?..."
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