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HANSARDChanges to APR and BPR: Number of Farms AffectedFarmers across the UK have already been rocked by the changes to APR and BPR, and yesterday we had shock news that the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs will take…12 Mar 2025HANSARDNorth Sea Vessel CollisionI thank the Minister for his statement today and echo his comments about the missing sailor. I also add my thanks to all those who have been involved in the rescue operation,…11 Mar 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill (Sixth sitting)Does my hon. Friend agree that although this does create the right to consult, it is not particularly clear what type of consultation will take place, what opportunities financial…04 Mar 2025HANSARDPubs: Non-domestic Rates6. What discussions she has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on levels of non-domestic rates for pubs.03 Mar 2025HANSARDPubs: Non-domestic RatesThe highest pub in the Yorkshire wolds, the Wolds Inn at Huggate, is a great success story—Mr Speaker, I would be delighted to buy you a pint there the next time you find yourself…03 Mar 2025HANSARDRural ParishesIn my constituency of Bridlington and The Wolds, rural parishes face huge financial pressures to maintain their historic church buildings. Their costs often run into tens of…27 Feb 2025HANSARDRural Parishes1. What assessment the Church of England has made of the contribution of rural parishes.27 Feb 2025HANSARDFamily BusinessesDoes my hon. Friend agree that the impacts of the changes to agricultural property relief and business property relief are already being felt by businesses across the country?…26 Feb 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill (Second sitting)Q A number of times you mentioned the importance of human engagement throughout the investigative process. Are you convinced that this programme will be sufficiently resourced?…25 Feb 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill (Second sitting)Q The Information Commissioner has indicated that some of the areas of previous concern on the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill have been answered. Do you not share…25 Feb 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. Open access operators such as Hull Trains offer excellent, cheap, unsubsidised inter-city services to locations across the north, so why are Ministers trying to block their…13 Feb 2025HANSARDInheritance Tax Relief: FarmsI thank the petitioner and the hundreds of people in my constituency who signed the petition. As my right hon. Friend the Member for Beverley and Holderness (Graham Stuart)…10 Feb 2025HANSARDInheritance Tax Relief: Farmsrose—10 Feb 2025HANSARD Six Nations Rugby Championship: Viewing AccessI think we can all agree that we are looking forward to the women’s world cup. I am not aware of the detail of the situation to which the hon. Gentleman alludes, but I am sure it…04 Feb 2025HANSARD Six Nations Rugby Championship: Viewing AccessI could not agree more. I hope that the hon. Lady’s local clubs will play a key role in the rebuild of the national side and that there will be a few more victories in future.…04 Feb 2025HANSARD Six Nations Rugby Championship: Viewing AccessI beg to move, That this House has considered the potential merits of free-to-view access for the Six Nations Rugby Championship in 2026 and beyond. It is a pleasure to serve…04 Feb 2025HANSARD Six Nations Rugby Championship: Viewing AccessI absolutely agree; the hon. Member makes a good point. I will come on in some detail to the importance of the tournament’s accessibility and how it inspires the next generation…04 Feb 2025HANSARD Six Nations Rugby Championship: Viewing AccessI absolutely agree. The women’s rugby game has been a huge success story over the last decade, and the free-to-air coverage that we have of the women’s Six Nations has been a key…04 Feb 2025HANSARD Six Nations Rugby Championship: Viewing AccessWe could. Perhaps that is an opportunity for later in the year; we could return to Westminster Hall. There were several reports in the media last week that a deal between the Six…04 Feb 2025HANSARD Six Nations Rugby Championship: Viewing AccessI thank the hon. Member for that intervention, and the debate is very timely, given what I am about to say. I am also grateful for her contribution, given her role in Parliament…04 Feb 2025