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HANSARDLegislative Definition of SexWill the hon. Gentleman give way?12 Jun 2023HANSARDCriminal Justice System: People with Neurodivergent Conditions1. What discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Justice on the treatment of people with neurodivergent conditions in the criminal justice system.07 Jun 2023HANSARDCriminal Justice System: People with Neurodivergent ConditionsI thank the Minister for his response, and for telephoning me yesterday. As I said during that conversation, it is estimated that one in four prisoners have attention deficit…07 Jun 2023HANSARD Net Zero: 2050 TargetThe House of Lords voted against the hydrogen levy on bills on the basis that it is a regressive measure and we should not be adding to the burden on consumers. We support that…06 Jun 2023HANSARD Net Zero: 2050 TargetI am sure that the right hon. Member would be a very persuasive voice. The Government’s commitment to a net zero target is to be welcomed, but a target for a date set far into the…06 Jun 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)I want to add to what has been said on both sides of the Committee Room today about how unwise it is for the Government to go down this path. I do not agree with what the right…06 Jun 2023HANSARD Net Zero: 2050 TargetIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Sir Christopher. I congratulate the right hon. Member for Spelthorne (Kwasi Kwarteng) on securing this debate. I am pleased to see that…06 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. Homes England’s new strategic plan contains commitments to work with local leaders to deliver “a brownfield first approach” and to “support biodiversity” by working with…05 Jun 2023HANSARDHouse Building: Densification of Urban AreasBristol is committed to building more houses, and we know that density is very much part of that, but with that comes pressure on local infrastructure. Can the Minister update the…05 Jun 2023HANSARDReaching Net Zero: Local Government RoleWe know that the Government’s plan to reach net zero is totally inadequate; that is the context for today’s debate. Thirteen years of failure has left us exposed to higher bills,…05 Jun 2023HANSARDReaching Net Zero: Local Government RoleI thank the hon. Lady for that, although she has eaten into about 30 seconds-worth of my saying nice things about Labour councils. In Bristol, the Labour council set up a 20-year…05 Jun 2023HANSARDHigher Education Students: Statutory Duty of CareI apologise for not being able to stay for the whole debate; I must be on the Front Bench in the main Chamber soon. As a Bristol MP, I have been in touch with the vice-chancellors…05 Jun 2023HANSARDWaste IncinerationAs the Minister has said, we need to reduce the amount of waste that is being incinerated. One way of doing that would be to develop a truly circular economy, which could also…25 May 2023HANSARD Animal WelfareI do not know whether the Farming Minister is watching the latest series of “Succession”—he might find all the Machiavellian antics, betrayal and backstabbing a bit too much like…25 May 2023HANSARD NHS Dentists: South-West EnglandIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Ms Elliot. I congratulate the hon. Member for West Dorset (Chris Loder) on securing the debate; the turnout shows why he felt compelled…24 May 2023HANSARDOil and Gas Exploration: SubsidiesRosebank is an oilfield and 80% of the fossil fuels produced will be exported. If what the Minister says is true, why has the Government’s own net zero tsar said that approving…23 May 2023HANSARDOil and Gas Exploration: SubsidiesI think the Minister needs to look at the dictionary definition of “subsidy”. The approval of the Rosebank oilfield would be an astronomical waste of public money, handing £3.75…23 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)Clause 5(6) refers to “Notice of an exemption” being given. It would be helpful to have clarity on the reference to “Other persons who may be affected by it.” I am not sure how…23 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I was waiting for the Minister to mention the word “fee”, and he did not. I apologise for coming in right at the last moment, but clause 9 says that a fee would be payable. I know…23 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I know that this is a lengthy Bill, and there is a lot to get through, but I slightly had trouble keeping up with the breakneck speed at which the Minister introduced the clauses,…23 May 2023