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HANSARDFire and Rescue Services: FundingEmployees of Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service tell me that funding cuts have seen shift systems worsening; rope, water and animal rescue services being scaled back and…28 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy office has been waiting over six months for DWP replies to certain cases. Citizens Advice has reached out because it is not getting replies either. Will the Minister commit to…27 Apr 2026HANSARDAnimal TestingI thank the hon. Member for North Ayrshire and Arran (Irene Campbell) for leading the debate. I also recognise and thank the hundreds of Yeovil constituents who signed this…27 Apr 2026HANSARD Osteoporosis and Bone HealthConstituents such as Susan have suffered pain and changes to their life because of osteoporosis. Does the hon. Member share the concern of both Susan and I: that we will not see…22 Apr 2026HANSARD Pension SchemesI thank the Minister for his statement. Teresa and Alistair cannot get information or statements on their pension, while Nicola’s payments keep being delayed, damaging her…22 Apr 2026HANSARD Alternative Measures to GDPI thank my hon. Friend for giving way, and I commend her on her speech so far. Does she agree that the focus on GDP growth will continue to damage quality of life in rural areas…21 Apr 2026HANSARDMaternity CommissionerAfter lots of campaigning and hard work by NHS staff, Yeovil maternity unit will reopen tomorrow. The lessons learned from the closure of our unit will be included in the current…20 Apr 2026HANSARDSecurity VettingThe Prime Minister promised that, unlike the Tories, his Government would govern well and restore public trust, yet this whole sorry Mandelson saga has reinforced the belief, in…20 Apr 2026HANSARDStrategic Defence Review: FundingThanks to the tireless work by many in Leonardo in Yeovil, in the Government and beyond, the new medium helicopter contract was awarded and there is more investment in Yeovil, so…15 Apr 2026HANSARDCost of Heating OilIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Dr Allin-Khan. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for North Norfolk (Steff Aquarone) for securing this really important debate.…15 Apr 2026HANSARD Access to Work SchemeMegan was offered 15 hours of employment through an internship with Silver Lining in Ilminster, which was fully funded by Access to Work, but the scheme only offered funding for…15 Apr 2026HANSARD Ground-mounted Solar Panels: AlternativesWhen alternatives are not available, building solar farms, as Leonardo is doing in Yeovil, can be important to strengthening grid capacity for businesses and residents. When the…14 Apr 2026HANSARD Knife CrimeSadly, we have had several stabbings in Yeovil, which has led to growing local anxiety. My constituents keep telling me that they want more visible local policing, but south…14 Apr 2026HANSARDForeign Financial Influence and Interference: UK PoliticsConstituents like Andrew from Crewkerne have told me how worried they are about funding from the United States for right-wing UK think-tanks and political parties. Recommendations…25 Mar 2026HANSARD Endometriosis ServicesI thank the hon. Member for Ipswich (Jack Abbott) for securing this vital debate, and the public who are attending in the Gallery. “I believe you have endometriosis.” When Ami…24 Mar 2026HANSARD Women’s Safety in Rural AreasWill my hon. Friend join me in celebrating the work that Sergeant Roseanna Green does to address the challenges presented when planning overlooks women’s safety? Her Walk and Talk…24 Mar 2026HANSARD Endometriosis ServicesAmi is at home watching, and thanks everyone for speaking, but one of the things she said would help her is continuity in seeing the same GP. As we heard earlier, it took 22 years…24 Mar 2026HANSARDHyper-Acute Stroke Unit at Yeovil District HospitalFollowing an online petition signed by more than 12,000 people, I present this petition on behalf of Yeovil residents, who declare that Yeovil hospital’s hyper-acute stroke unit…23 Mar 2026HANSARDFuel DutyI completely understand what you are saying about public transport, but in rural communities, such as mine in Somerset, there is no public transport, so how can someone get to…18 Mar 2026HANSARD Domestic Abuse Survivors: Government SupportI am from Somerset. Will the Minister meet me to have a conversation about these issues?18 Mar 2026