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HANSARDAnimal (Penalty Notices) BillI am pleased that this legislation is before us and that we finally seem to be making progress on the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill, but I was told, I think a couple of years…08 Dec 2021HANSARD Support for Offenders’ FamiliesI am pleased that the right hon. Gentleman has secured this debate, and I hope he got my email earlier. Over the summer I visited the excellent project Children Heard and Seen,…07 Dec 2021HANSARDPrisons StrategyI was a little surprised that the Minister did not mention family ties in her statement, as they are an important part of rehabilitation. Is she prepared to meet me and the…07 Dec 2021HANSARD Arthur Labinjo-HughesSome 300,000 children a year are affected by parental imprisonment and, as I understand it, Arthur was one of them, so what this case highlights is the lack of a statutory…06 Dec 2021HANSARDTransportAre trade unions involved at any of the Jet Zero Council discussions?29 Nov 2021HANSARDDown Syndrome BillTo return to what my hon. Friend said about mental health concerns, when people with disabilities and conditions such as Down’s experience mental health problems that are not…26 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI echo the hon. Member for Kettering (Mr Hollobone). I have my booster on 18 December, which a few days ago was the first date being offered near me in Bristol. There is now a…26 Nov 2021HANSARDAutistic Children: Educational SupportA recent report from the National Autistic Society said that a quarter of autistic children can wait more than three years to receive the extra support they need. Does the…24 Nov 2021HANSARDAutistic Children: Educational Support9. What steps she is taking with the Secretary of State for Education to help ensure that autistic children receive appropriate educational support under equalities legislation.24 Nov 2021HANSARD Touring Musicians: EU Visas and PermitsIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Dr Huq, although it is a shame that you are not contributing to the debate because I know what a music fan you are. I do not think that I…18 Nov 2021HANSARD Touring Musicians: EU Visas and PermitsWill the Minister clarify? When she says that there is one carnet, but everything has to be listed, my understanding is that with a drum kit, someone cannot just say, “Drum kit”,…18 Nov 2021HANSARDAviation: DecarbonisationIt has just been revealed that the Transport Secretary is spending departmental money to lobby against the development of private airfields. This includes lobbying against plans…16 Nov 2021HANSARDPoppy AppealI had a friend who signed up at the age of 16 and served for eight years in the Balkans, Northern Ireland and the first Gulf war. About 10 days ago we lost him, after he had…15 Nov 2021HANSARDRoad Traffic Offences: Fatal CollisionsIt is a pleasure, as always, to see you in the Chair, Mr Rosindell. I am very pleased that the Petitions Committee managed to secure a slot for this important debate, fittingly at…15 Nov 2021HANSARD Water Companies: Sewage DischargeAs I was saying before I was very rudely interrupted: I wanted to talk about particular local concerns. I pay tribute to The Bristol Cable for doing an excellent report on the…15 Nov 2021HANSARD Water Companies: Sewage DischargeI would rather not, because I have only a few minutes, and the right hon. Lady has already spoken. I will talk about the local situation, but first, I want to express concern…15 Nov 2021HANSARD Water Companies: Sewage DischargeIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Mr Paisley. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Gower (Tonia Antoniazzi) on her introductory remarks. As has been said, England…15 Nov 2021HANSARDRoad Traffic Offences: Fatal CollisionsDoes the Minister have any details on how often that has been invoked? It is one thing to say that they could be charged with perverting the course of justice. Does it ever happen?15 Nov 2021HANSARD Water Companies: Sewage DischargeI will give up on trying to talk about Conham River Park for a moment and talk instead about Warleigh Weir near Bath, which is another popular swimming spot. Multiple cases of…15 Nov 2021HANSARDUK Transport Network: DecarbonisationWith COP under way, the Government should be sending the strongest signals on transport decarbonisation. On the one hand we have the chief scientific adviser telling people to fly…04 Nov 2021