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HANSARDRailways BillThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for keeping us on time and on track—much better than some of the trains I have travelled on. I will speak in favour of new clause 1, tabled by my…10 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence Investment PlanWe have had some huge wins for defence firms in Yeovil, such as Leonardo and Honeywell, but lots of other small and medium-sized enterprises doing cutting-edge defence work in…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Summit on Illicit FinanceDoes my hon. Friend agree that we need the international summit to crack down on fraudsters and scammers abroad? I have a constituent with disabilities who lost £70,000 to a…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Sir David Attenborough: Permanent National MonumentDoes my hon. Friend agree that we need the international summit to crack down on fraudsters and scammers abroad? I have a constituent with disabilities who lost £70,000 to a…09 Jun 2026HANSARDSmall Towns: Transport LinksTo end the exemption for old buses that are not fully accessible under the Public Service Vehicles Accessibility Regulations 2000 will mean that kids from rural constituencies…03 Jun 2026HANSARD Seasonal Hospitality Businesses in Coastal AreasThe hon. Member talks about the hospitality sector thriving. Does he share my concern that if the Government introduced a tourism tax, our areas could really suffer?03 Jun 2026HANSARD Youth Mental Health SupportThis is a very important subject. I have disability issues, and I tried to take my life when I was at school. My youth club saved my life. We really need more youth clubs, but in…03 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsRed diesel costs have rocketed from 78p a litre on 26 February to around 98p a litre now. For Nick, who farms in South Petherton, price rises mean an extra £7,000 per week cost…02 Jun 2026HANSARD Children: Development of Essential SkillsI thank the Minister for giving way and for answering all my questions, as always. Concerned parents in Yeovil also tell me that kids who have autism, obsessive compulsive…02 Jun 2026HANSARD Children: Development of Essential SkillsI totally agree that screen time can be damaging for young people just given a phone or an iPad, but does the hon. Member not agree that screen time can be beneficial if used in…02 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.02 Jun 2026HANSARDCommunity PharmaciesPharmacists such as Max, who runs South Petherton pharmacy, are taking care of constituents from the other side of my constituency. Our pharmacies in rural areas are expected to…02 Jun 2026HANSARD Children: Development of Essential SkillsI thank the hon. Member for Bracknell (Peter Swallow) for securing this important debate. For years, we have had an education system that looks pretty good on league tables or…02 Jun 2026HANSARDChild Sexual Offender DataWill my hon. Friend give way?01 Jun 2026HANSARDChild Sexual Offender DataBrave young constituents in Yeovil reported historical cases of sexual abuse, but workforce shortages in the police, terrible communication and other failings meant years of…01 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsWill the Secretary of State outline what steps he is taking through the criminal justice system to support victims of violence against women, particularly those who report…19 May 2026HANSARD Agriculture: Government SupportRural crime, particularly equipment theft, continues to cost our farmers huge sums. Will my hon. Friend join me in urging the Government to do more?29 Apr 2026HANSARD Agriculture: Government SupportOn support, will the Minister give way?29 Apr 2026HANSARD Agriculture: Government SupportJack is a lad from my constituency with autism, obsessive-compulsive disorder and sensory issues, and he has a great ambition to work on a dairy farm. Will the Minister look into…29 Apr 2026HANSARD National Accident Prevention StrategyRural communities face unique challenges when it comes to prevention and addressing accidents. We are more isolated, we have terrible signal, we have roads more likely to lead to…28 Apr 2026