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HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillThe Bill is a landmark piece of legislation that promises to transform the lives of children across England. It is a testament to the Government’s unwavering commitment to the…08 Jan 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillDuring my previous careers in the police and in education, there were cases. I will not say individual names in the House, but I am more than happy to liaise with the right hon.…08 Jan 2025HANSARDStrengthening the UnionI was pleased to hear the Secretary of State announce the Welsh economic growth advisory group. Will she explain how the resetting of relationships between the Welsh and UK…11 Dec 2024HANSARDStrengthening the Union6. What steps she is taking to strengthen the Union.11 Dec 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillI would like to start by expressing my admiration for Figen Murray for her unwavering advocacy of this Bill, in memory of her son, Martyn. Her defiant message to promote peace and…09 Dec 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillI wholeheartedly agree that that is a very important part of the legislation.09 Dec 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillI wholeheartedly agree; anything to support Prevent training in schools and education is very important. The legislation will ensure that our response is as effective as possible…09 Dec 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillThat is a fair point, but I am not worried that the Bill will cause that. I think that the wider general public will allow the police to deal with the matters in hand when they…09 Dec 2024HANSARDFarming and Inheritance TaxAlthough I empathise with the hon. Member’s comment, that is not exactly what I hear from the farmers in my constituency, which I will get on to shortly. The impacts of Brexit,…04 Dec 2024HANSARDFarming and Inheritance TaxMy constituency is a very rural one with 751 farms. It is an extremely important issue to my constituents and me. I hear their concerns and deeply empathise with their worries and…04 Dec 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseIn my constituency, many constituents have expressed concern over Gloucestershire constabulary’s decision to suspend new firearms licensing applications due to unexpected…14 Nov 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (First sitting)Q Thank you both for coming; I echo the words of everyone else this morning so far. Are there any recommendations from the Manchester Arena inquiry that this Bill would not…29 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Second sitting)Q Assistant Commissioner, thank you. First, I associate myself with the words of the Minister earlier in thanking you and your colleagues in the wider service for your work. What…29 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (First sitting)Q Thank you all for coming. This question is open to all of you: what impact will the Bill have on your venues? Alex Beard: In principle, these risks are ones that we face…29 Oct 2024HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill (Second sitting)No thank you, Dame Siobhain.29 Oct 2024HANSARD Terrorism (Protection of Premises) BillLater. The song pretty much sums up our constituency. For too long those rivers, the Wye and Severn, have suffered from pollution and sewage issues. The communities in Newnham on…14 Oct 2024HANSARD Terrorism (Protection of Premises) BillThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. It is an honour to follow the maiden speech of the hon. Member for Tiverton and Minehead (Rachel Gilmour) and a privilege to speak to the Chamber…14 Oct 2024