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HANSARD Community Pharmacies: Devon and the South-westDoes my hon. Friend agree that in addition to the issues with the cost of drugs, the funding model for providing all the other services that pharmacies are expected to provide,…17 Dec 2024HANSARDWomen’s State Pension Age Communication: PHSO ReportI am sure that the 69-year-old who contacted me explaining how she had missed out on being able to care for her dying mother due to needing to work longer would have welcomed a…17 Dec 2024HANSARDOld Oak Common StationMy hon. Friend raises the need for improvements. The key issue for commuters in my constituency is that the existing GWR mainline is not fit for purpose. In recent weeks, we have…17 Dec 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsLocal further education colleges are actively pursuing the formation of a skills partnership to meet the opportunity and challenge of potential small modular reactor development…17 Dec 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseLast week, the Government stated that they would move away from SEND safety valve agreements, which have seen many local authorities across the country enter short-term funding…12 Dec 2024HANSARD SEND Provision: Autism and ADHDOne concern is that many children end up being out of education because they are not getting the support that they need in school. Does she agree that it is an outrage that, in…12 Dec 2024HANSARD Building HomesI wrote to the Secretary of State in November concerned about the impact on local authorities, such as South Gloucestershire, that are at an advanced stage of bringing forward…12 Dec 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ2. The people of Thornbury have been promised a new health facility for more than 20 years, but they have seen every proposal fall by the wayside. That is why it was a great…11 Dec 2024HANSARD Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and Local Road NetworksThe emergency closure of the A432 motorway overbridge has had a massive impact on the local road network in my constituency. It is a good example of how national infrastructure…11 Dec 2024HANSARDStorm DarraghStorm Darragh is the second serious storm to hit my Thornbury and Yate constituency in recent weeks; it came soon after Storm Bert, which caused serious flooding disruption. I…10 Dec 2024HANSARD Improving Public TransportI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Glastonbury and Somerton (Sarah Dyke) for securing this debate. Our public transport services have been run down for years because of the…05 Dec 2024HANSARD Improving Public TransportYou mentioned infrastructure—05 Dec 2024HANSARD Improving Public TransportWhat did I say? [Hon. Members: “You said ‘you’”.] Did I? Sorry! The Minister mentioned infrastructure. We have seen significant delays on the line from the west country in the…05 Dec 2024HANSARD Tackling StalkingI welcome the proposals. I was talking to a constituent earlier today who feels that the family courts are not only enabling her ex-partner to continue abusing her, including…03 Dec 2024HANSARD Violence against Women and GirlsConstituents have made me aware of problems when the family courts have not understood that they can be used to perpetuate the abuse of the violent partner. Does the hon. Member…27 Nov 2024HANSARDRural Bus Services11. What recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of bus services in rural areas.21 Nov 2024HANSARDRural Bus ServicesMany of my Thornbury and Yate constituents have been impacted by the loss of the 84/85 bus. I am told that funding is made more difficult because that bus is a cross-border…21 Nov 2024HANSARD Bus FundingMany of my rural constituents have commented that the level of the bus cap is irrelevant when there are no buses to use, so I welcome the extra funding today, but does the…18 Nov 2024HANSARD Rural BroadbandI also represent a very rural area. Despite the fact that it is a stone’s throw away from Bristol, there are people who do not have adequate services. Does my hon. Friend agree…13 Nov 2024HANSARD NHS Dentistry: South-westI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Honiton and Sidmouth (Richard Foord) for securing the debate. Last year, a staggering 58% of children in south Gloucestershire were not seen…12 Nov 2024