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HANSARDEuropean Union: UK MembershipI fully agree with the hon. Member. Turing is not the same as Erasmus, because it is not reciprocal. That is one of the things that limits the opportunities for our students.…24 Mar 2025HANSARDEuropean Union: UK MembershipAbsolutely. The Government need to stand up for our British farmers, and that includes during the negotiation of trade deals—which, by the way, should be brought to Parliament to…24 Mar 2025HANSARDEuropean Union: UK MembershipIt is an honour to serve under your chairship, Mr Mundell. I thank the hon. Member for Colne Valley (Paul Davies) for opening this debate and all those who signed the petition. I…24 Mar 2025HANSARDWomen’s Changed State Pension Age: CompensationI fully agree with my hon. Friend. I too have heard of women who have had to keep working despite ill health, and who have had to use up all their life savings but still face…17 Mar 2025HANSARDWomen’s Changed State Pension Age: CompensationIt is an honour to serve under your chairship, Sir Edward. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for South Cotswolds (Dr Savage) for securing and opening this debate, the hundreds of…17 Mar 2025HANSARD Bathing Water RegulationsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir John. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Taunton and Wellington (Gideon Amos) for securing this timely and urgent debate. A…04 Mar 2025HANSARDLocal Bus ServicesRural communities such as mine rely on bus services as a vital lifeline, but too often these services are limited and infrequent. Private operators dominate the market in my area,…13 Feb 2025HANSARD Political DonationsI beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about a cap on political donations; to make provision for a review to recommend the level at which such a…12 Feb 2025HANSARDInheritance Tax Relief: FarmsThis policy could force hundreds of family farmers in my constituency to sell their productive land. Does my hon. Friend agree that as well as causing uncertainty to tenant…10 Feb 2025HANSARDClosure of High Street Services: Rural AreasOn that point, does my hon. and gallant Friend agree that it is disappointing that the Government closed the community ownership fund?05 Feb 2025HANSARDClosure of High Street Services: Rural AreasIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Furniss. I thank my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross (Jamie Stone) for securing this…05 Feb 2025HANSARDClosure of High Street Services: Rural AreasI thank my hon. and gallant Friend for promoting our fantastic town walks in Stratford-upon-Avon and I fully agree with him. The Government must ensure that local authorities and…05 Feb 2025HANSARDClosure of High Street Services: Rural AreasI completely agree. Many hospitality businesses have written to me about the damage from the hike in national insurance contributions. Prime retail spaces have been left unused…05 Feb 2025HANSARD Education, Health and Care PlansIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Huq. In my constituency of Stratford-on-Avon, I have heard from numerous parents and carers how they are constantly battling to…22 Jan 2025HANSARD Education, Health and Care PlansI thank my hon. Friend for securing this important and timely debate. Even when plans are eventually put in place, children and young people struggle to get suitable school…22 Jan 2025HANSARD Knife Crime: West MidlandsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir John. I thank the hon. Member for West Bromwich (Sarah Coombes) for securing this important debate. Knife crime continues to…21 Jan 2025HANSARDObesity: Food and DietI thank the hon. Member for Stroud (Dr Opher) for securing this important debate, and I thank all the Members who have contributed so passionately. When we talk about obesity, and…20 Jan 2025HANSARD Women’s Changed State Pension Age: CompensationWill the right hon. Gentleman give way?15 Jan 2025HANSARD Women’s Changed State Pension Age: CompensationI thank the right hon. Member for giving way. Does he agree that rejecting the ombudsman’s recommendations for the compensation of WASPI women undermines the role of independent…15 Jan 2025HANSARD Agricultural and Business Property ReliefIn my constituency, many family farms exceed the threshold due to the high value of the land and machinery. Does the right hon. Gentleman agree that these changes threaten to push…14 Jan 2025