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HANSARD High Street BusinessesDena, a constituent of mine who runs a small high street business, is seriously concerned about the possible removal of small business rate relief. Does the hon. Member agree that…26 Feb 2025HANSARD Affordable Rural HousingIn response to what the hon. Lady has just said, I would like to congratulate the Liberal Democrat-led South Hams district council, which has just contributed £623,000 to support…25 Feb 2025HANSARDGroceries Code AdjudicatorIn November 2024, research by Riverford Organic Farmers, based in my constituency of South Devon, showed that 61% of farmers are concerned that they will not be operating within…25 Feb 2025HANSARDSocial Media Use: Minimum AgeIt is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer. I pay tribute to Kim and the other petitioners for bringing the petition to the House. In the Government’s response…24 Feb 2025HANSARDInheritance Tax Relief: FarmsIn my constituency we did a survey of all the farmers to see whether the Government’s figures stood up. The Government claim that 73% of family farms will be unaffected by the…10 Feb 2025HANSARDInheritance Tax Relief: FarmsWill the Minister give way?10 Feb 2025HANSARDInheritance Tax Relief: FarmsIt is a pleasure to speak under your chairmanship, Dr Murrison. I rise to speak on behalf of the 477 people in South Devon who signed the petition, which is almost exactly the…10 Feb 2025HANSARDRosebank and Jackdaw OilfieldsThe Minister talks of the threats of the climate crisis and the need for us to meet our climate commitments, which is encouraging to hear. What steps are the Government taking…10 Feb 2025HANSARD English Devolution and Local GovernmentI thank the Secretary of State for her statement, and on behalf of my constituents I thank her for giving people the opportunity to vote and give their verdict on the failing…05 Feb 2025HANSARD Bereaved Parents: Birth CertificatesTwenty-two years ago, I became part of a club that no one wants to join: the young widows club. My husband Nick died of oesophageal cancer, and I was left with an 18-month-old…04 Feb 2025HANSARD School Accountability and InterventionHeadteachers in my constituency of South Devon have expressed some disappointment today at the reform in the Ofsted regime; they said it offered the opportunity for fundamental…03 Feb 2025HANSARD Youth Mobility Scheme: EUThe Government talk a lot about growth being crucial for restoring the public finances. Does my hon. Friend agree that sectors such as hospitality—it is important in my…29 Jan 2025HANSARD Youth Mobility Scheme: EUI apologise, Sir Jeremy. The Government are saying that they want to increase trade with the European Union. Could the Minister comment on how helpful he thinks it is when…29 Jan 2025HANSARD Youth Mobility Scheme: EUrose—29 Jan 2025HANSARD Youth Mobility Scheme: EUSince the election, I have seen and heard lots of evidence of more conversations happening between the UK and the EU than did over the previous few years, so I accept what you are…29 Jan 2025HANSARDAirport ExpansionGiven the hugely contradictory evidence on whether expanding airport capacity will boost GDP growth, will the Minister explain how the Government can justify prioritising airport…28 Jan 2025HANSARDExtremism ReviewThe horrendous events in Southport show that people who do not fit the profile of Islamist or far-right extremism can still present serious risk. Does the Minister agree that…28 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn Devon, only 4.9% of EHCPs are received within 20 weeks. Conservative-run Devon county council has been utterly failing our children for the past 10 years. Will the Minister…27 Jan 2025HANSARD Climate and Nature BillJust last week, a report by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries—we know that by their very nature, actuaries are cautious people—stated that if we continue on our current path,…24 Jan 2025HANSARDNew Homes (Solar Generation) BillWhen the zero carbon homes standard was scrapped by the Conservative Government in 2015, a Government report said that scrapping that standard was designed to reduce regulations…17 Jan 2025