Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Julian Smith

Tuesday 2nd June 2026 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

I call Ayoub Khan. Not here. I call Sir Julian Smith.

[Sir Julian Smith (Skipton and Ripon) (Con)]

T7. Small businesses across Yorkshire are really struggling with energy costs. We have talked about the local power plan, and the ability of communities to sell power to small businesses—the question just came up. That has to happen. We must do everything we can to lower the costs for rural and small businesses. Will the Minister make sure that that happens?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Julian Smith

Monday 15th December 2025 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

I call Antonia Bance. [Interruption.] Sorry, I call Julian Smith. The answer was that long, I had forgotten about him.

[Sir Julian Smith]

I associate myself with the Secretary of State’s remarks about our armed forces having a fantastic Christmas, wherever they are. The strategic defence review talked about the need for a “national conversation” on defence. What steps are the Government taking to support that national conversation, particularly so that our constituents and the population are faced with the trade-offs needed to increase spending on our armed forces?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Julian Smith

Tuesday 11th November 2025 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Reopen Chorley to help you!

[Sir Julian Smith (Skipton and Ripon) (Con)]

16. Whether he plans to bring forward legislative proposals on litigation funding agreements.