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HANSARDLocal Government ReorganisationBefore the hon. Lady makes her statement on Thursday, will she, when reflecting on the arrangement in Wiltshire that would embrace Wessex—although we have been told that that is…13 Jul 2026HANSARDSummer JobsWill the Minister give way?07 Jul 2026HANSARDSummer JobsI recognise that the Minister wants to come to what the Government are going to do, but does he not accept that the decisions already made in the last two years—with respect to…07 Jul 2026HANSARDSummer JobsMy hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. In responding to me, the Minister pointed out that it was necessary to increase the national living wage so that everyone had enough…07 Jul 2026HANSARDHospitality Sector: Employment11. What assessment he has made of trends in employment levels in the hospitality sector.02 Jul 2026HANSARDHospitality Sector: EmploymentI thank the Minister for her answer and the positive news about the sector apprenticeships. Hospitality is critical in Salisbury as we move towards our 800-year celebration next…02 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI welcome the appointment of Parminder Kohli as the chief executive officer of the Office for Investment. He is a personal friend of mine, and he will bring 30 years of experience…02 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIn Salisbury, we welcome zero emission buses, and the previous Conservative Administration worked with the ZEBRA—zero emission bus regional area—scheme to deliver 30 new buses.…02 Jul 2026HANSARDDefence Investment PlanThe Secretary of State will be well aware of the central role that Porton Down has played in our nation’s security and history through the UK Health Security Agency and the…30 Jun 2026HANSARDNational ResilienceAsbestos is widespread in public infrastructure. Asbestos-related diseases are the No. 1 cause of occupational death, with 5,000 a year —I lost my own father nearly 10 years ago.…25 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsPublic inquiries undoubtedly provide a significant mechanism to bring redress to enduring wrongs in the British state, but the cost of them and the lack of governance over them…25 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseA wheelchair-using constituent has contacted me after a major manufacturer and dealership refused to apply the VAT relief available to eligible disabled people purchasing adapted…25 Jun 2026HANSARDEconomic StrengthThe Chancellor has obviously had to make some tough decisions since 2024, but the right hon. Member for Ilford North (Wes Streeting) wants her to go further by aligning the…23 Jun 2026HANSARD Puberty BlockersI acknowledge the serious way that the Secretary of State is approaching this. I think many people will be concerned that, as the shadow Minister has said, there is no objective…23 Jun 2026HANSARDPE and Sport Premium: Primary Schools15. What assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of planned changes to the PE and sport premium for primary schools on school budgets.22 Jun 2026HANSARDPE and Sport Premium: Primary SchoolsI thank the Minister for that answer, but I visited Woodlands primary school and Matthew Kitley 10 days ago. He has been there for 17 years and works extremely hard to make very…22 Jun 2026HANSARD Rural Pubs: Fiscal SupportMay I say what a pleasure it is to contribute to this debate under your chairship, Mrs Hobhouse? I am reminded of my youth in Bath, where I first attended pubs such as the…17 Jun 2026HANSARD Rural Pubs: Fiscal SupportThe Minister will acknowledge the distinct combined effect of a whole range of Government decisions on the rural pubs sector. While I acknowledge the need for fiscal…17 Jun 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseWiltshire council has assessed that the combination of the decision to stop the A303 tunnel at Stonehenge—despite £250 million already being committed to that, and…04 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsAgriculture offers enormous growth opportunities in the UK, and when it comes to precision breeding and plant protection, it is vital that the SPS deal maintains the UK’s right to…04 Jun 2026