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HANSARDSewageI thank the hon. Lady for her intervention. That was not what I had been led to believe from a roundtable with Sir Jon Cunliffe, but maybe I misunderstood. The truth is that the…23 Apr 2025HANSARDSewageI would be more than happy to back my hon. Friend’s calls for an equivalent system in Scotland. Finally, I thank the Government for everything they are already doing to reform the…23 Apr 2025HANSARDSewageI completely agree. Although I commend those grassroots efforts, that is not their job. I was delighted to hear from the Secretary of State that we will soon have real-time…23 Apr 2025HANSARDResidential Estate Management CompaniesIn my constituency of South Cotswolds, there are tragic stories, including about disabled residents being trapped in their flats due to a lift being out of order. Another…22 Apr 2025HANSARDEU Defence and Security Agreement12. If he will make it his policy to negotiate a defence and security agreement with the EU.24 Mar 2025HANSARDEuropean Union: UK MembershipOne of the reasons that was given for leaving the EU was that it would allow the UK to develop stronger relations with countries further afield, including the US. However, with…24 Mar 2025HANSARDEU Defence and Security AgreementI thank the Secretary of State for his response. Given President Trump’s increasing unpredictability and shifting policies, can the Secretary of State share how the Government are…24 Mar 2025HANSARDWomen’s Changed State Pension Age: CompensationIt has been an honour to take part in this debate with you in the Chair, Mr Stringer. This issue affects women from across the country, and the debate has been enormously…17 Mar 2025HANSARDWomen’s Changed State Pension Age: CompensationI thank my hon. Friend for a good point very well made. Women such as Marion and the rest of the WASPI women have devoted their lives to raising the next generation, contributing…17 Mar 2025HANSARDWomen’s Changed State Pension Age: CompensationI beg to move, That this House has considered e-petition 700765 relating to compensation for women affected by state pension changes. It is an honour to serve under your…17 Mar 2025HANSARDWomen’s Changed State Pension Age: CompensationThe hon. Gentleman makes an extremely good point, and I include that figure—that staggering amount of public support for WASPI compensation—later in my speech. At least 80…17 Mar 2025HANSARDWomen’s Changed State Pension Age: CompensationI thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention. Now I will make some progress. As a result of the changes, between 6% and 15% of affected women have fallen into poverty. Recent…17 Mar 2025HANSARDWomen’s Changed State Pension Age: CompensationI absolutely agree with the hon. Lady. The assumption that affected women should have monitored their pensions is deeply offensive. Like most normal people, they were focused on…17 Mar 2025HANSARDWomen’s Changed State Pension Age: CompensationI agree with the hon. Gentleman that there is an egregious lack of transparency and accountability at the heart of this case.17 Mar 2025HANSARD Rural Communities: Government SupportIt is a pleasure to speak under your chairmanship, Dr Murrison. I thank my hon. Friend the hon. Member for South Devon (Caroline Voaden) for securing this debate. South Cotswolds…12 Mar 2025HANSARDSustainable Farming IncentiveNature, food, farming and farmers are the foundation of British life in every sense. This change is deeply regrettable. Can the Minister assure the House that every support will…12 Mar 2025HANSARDPolice Funding: Gloucestershire8. If she will increase funding for Gloucestershire constabulary.24 Feb 2025HANSARDPolice Funding: GloucestershireMy constituency straddles two large counties, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, which both languish near the bottom of the league table of funding for constabularies. Despite the…24 Feb 2025HANSARDInheritance Tax Relief: FarmsI thank my hon. Friend for a good point well made. From waking up before the crack of dawn in the lambing and calving seasons, to often finishing the working day beyond midnight…10 Feb 2025HANSARDInheritance Tax Relief: FarmsI thank the hon. Member for his intervention, but that is not Liberal Democrat policy any more. The Government claim they are targeting the big wealthy landowners, not family…10 Feb 2025