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HANSARDCreative IndustriesSmall music venues such as the Frog & Fiddle in Cheltenham are part of the lifeblood of the creative industries, but the Music Venue Trust has warned that after years of economic…28 Nov 2024HANSARD Respect Orders and Antisocial BehaviourI welcome the commitment to neighbourhood policing that will help Cheltenham fight its problems with graffiti and illegal e-bikes, but when I talk to my local police commissioner…27 Nov 2024HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillDoes the hon. Lady share my concern that there is a real problem with vapes being used in the coercion of children for grooming purposes as well?26 Nov 2024HANSARD G20 and COP29 SummitsThe Prime Minister’s focus on fighting climate change on the international stage is a welcome change from the conspiracy theories and equivocation we had under the last…21 Nov 2024HANSARDStrategic Lawsuits Against Public ParticipationI welcome this important debate, and I thank the hon. Member for South Dorset (Lloyd Hatton) for securing time for it. All of us in this Chamber are interested in the upkeep of…21 Nov 2024HANSARD Tourism: NorthumberlandIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger. I congratulate the hon. Member for Hexham (Joe Morris) on securing this important debate. I am fortunate enough to…19 Nov 2024HANSARDFood BanksIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Vaz. I congratulate the hon. Member for Aberdeenshire North and Moray East (Seamus Logan) on securing this important debate.…19 Nov 2024HANSARD Environmental ProtectionDoes the hon. Lady agree that there is a particular issue with the discarding of single-use vapes in our town centres? Most of our councils do not have enough money to keep town…13 Nov 2024HANSARD Environmental ProtectionThe hon. Gentleman is making a number of interesting points, but it is not yet clear to me whether he is in favour of the banning of single-use vapes, or the banning of all vapes,…13 Nov 2024HANSARD NHS Dentistry: South-westI thank my hon. Friend for securing this important debate. Cheltenham, similarly, is a dental desert. My residents often find themselves referred out of our region and into the…12 Nov 2024HANSARDNational Youth StrategyI welcome today’s announcement. A national youth strategy can finally bring the joined-up thinking that is needed to deliver the outcomes that our young people deserve. On the…12 Nov 2024HANSARD Rail PerformanceI join the chorus of those talking about GWR’s shocking Sunday service. Its timetable is a work of fiction akin to “Chuggington”, which I often watch with my daughter. Were that…11 Nov 2024HANSARDCrown Court BacklogThe Minister has referenced magistrates courts. Cheltenham magistrates court, I regret to inform the House, has backlogs, but also an inappropriate courthouse. It is failing…05 Nov 2024HANSARDNewport Chartist Commemorations: Strengthening DemocracyDoes the Minister agree that one of the long-awaited changes that is needed is reform to the upper House here in Parliament, and that we are long overdue a fully elected Chamber?04 Nov 2024HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, for saving the best till last, as Cheltenham is always. Because I am a liberal of generous spirit, I will begin by thanking Ministers. I thank…04 Nov 2024HANSARDNewport Chartist Commemorations: Strengthening DemocracyDoes the hon. Lady agree with me that if the “People’s Charter” was drawn up today, it would include having proportional voting systems to elect Members of this House?04 Nov 2024HANSARDNewport Chartist Commemorations: Strengthening DemocracyWill the hon. Member give way?04 Nov 2024HANSARD Cancer Strategy for EnglandSorry, Mr Betts— I wanted to speak.31 Oct 2024HANSARDIncome tax (charge)The shadow Chancellor mentioned hospitality. Overnight I had discussions with the local hospitality industry in Cheltenham. They had two pieces of feedback. The first was that…31 Oct 2024HANSARD Cancer Strategy for EnglandIt is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Betts, and I will be as brief as I possibly can be. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Wokingham (Clive Jones) for securing…31 Oct 2024