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HANSARDRape Prosecution Rate2. What discussions she has had with the Attorney General on taking steps to increase the prosecution rate for rape. [R]17 Jan 2022HANSARD BBC FundingI am very proud of the BBC—it is the best of British, and it is recognised and respected around the world. It is also the best of value. Its fee works out as two thirds of the…17 Jan 2022HANSARDTransport CommitteeI thank the hon. Gentleman and his Committee for the report. I, too, want to focus on refuges. It is great that the Government have adopted certain changes, but the proposal to…13 Jan 2022HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI add my voice to the congratulations to Jonathan Van-Tam and all those across our universities and science sectors who have contributed so much. I hope that others will be…13 Jan 2022HANSARDHousehold Energy Bills: VATMay I just put on record how much I miss Jack? Working families everywhere are feeling the pinch. Energy prices are rocketing, housing is increasingly unaffordable and…11 Jan 2022HANSARDDowning Street Garden EventThis morning, I received a phone call from Jill McCulloch in my constituency. She was greatly angered by the overnight news and by recent reports about parties in Downing Street.…11 Jan 2022HANSARDHousehold Energy Bills: VATI am interested in the Government’s estimate of the cost of transitioning a typical three-bed semi to a zero-carbon home using that fund. How much would it cost to put in an air…11 Jan 2022HANSARD Reducing Costs for BusinessesLet me start with energy costs, which are significant. Energy prices in the UK are 87% higher than our EU competitors, which is a massive cost disadvantage against them. They are…11 Jan 2022HANSARD RussiaThe Foreign Secretary claims that we have the toughest regime, but if we follow the money, it seems that the Russian oligarchs see the UK and its dependencies as the preferred…06 Jan 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMay I ask the Leader of the House for a debate on the merger of councils and local democracy? I am sure he would be concerned if there was suddenly an announcement that Somerset…06 Jan 2022HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls/Hate Crimes: Successful ProsecutionsClearly not that seriously, certainly in Warwickshire; according to the CPS data, Warwickshire has the lowest conviction rate—47% conviction against prosecution—at 1.3%. Dame Vera…06 Jan 2022HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls/Hate Crimes: Successful Prosecutions5. What steps she has taken to increase the number of successful prosecutions relating to (a) violence against women and girls and (b) hate crimes. [R]06 Jan 2022HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateIn Warwickshire last year, there were 436 excess deaths caused by covid in care homes. Currently, 77% of residents and staff in care homes are boosted; the other 23% are not. What…05 Jan 2022HANSARDNew Homes: Developers, Housebuilders and Management CompaniesIt is a real pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Betts. I wish a happy new year to you and to all present. I congratulate the hon. Member for Wantage (David Johnston) on…05 Jan 2022HANSARDPublic HealthAcross the House, many of us have been calling for greater transparency from the Government. The more we hear from the chief medical officer, the more concerning it is. If the…14 Dec 2021HANSARDDowning Street Christmas Parties InvestigationThe Government are supposed to be lawmakers, not lawbreakers. When these gatherings, parties or whatever were happening, across Coventry and Warwickshire we have had 5,000…09 Dec 2021HANSARDElectric Vehicles: Transition by 2030It is great to see you in the Chair, Mr Twigg. I congratulate the hon. Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse) on securing this debate. The UK’s transition to EVs looks like it is about…09 Dec 2021HANSARDElectric Vehicles: Transition by 2030Will the Government legislate for interoperability? Will they publish a plan showing the milestones of how many public charge points will be built every year between now and 2030?09 Dec 2021HANSARDSouth Warwickshire Mega-CouncilI want to bring to the attention of the House the issue of the merging of local councils without due regard to the wishes of local residents. This issue is directly linked to…08 Dec 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [ Lords ] (Fifth sitting)In fact, there is no need to extend this debate. Question put and agreed to . Clause 16 ordered to stand part of the Bill. Clause 17 Universal credit conditionality Question…07 Dec 2021