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HANSARDTopical QuestionsT10. We know that early diagnosis is critical to effective SEND provision, but there is a national crisis in the number and availability of educational psychologists. Given that…27 Jan 2025HANSARD Climate and Nature BillI, too, have seen “Kyoto”, and I have spent 20 years attending all the climate negotiations. Given that the hon. Member has spoken about cross-party consensus and the need to…24 Jan 2025HANSARD Climate and Nature BillDoes my hon. Friend agree with my constituent Freya, who says: “I am 15 and I am afraid. I can do things in the community, but unless we have joined-up Government action, we have…24 Jan 2025HANSARDListed Places of Worship SchemeIt is an honour to serve under your chairship, Mr Western. For more than 23 years, the listed places of worship grant scheme has been a lifeline for communities in South…22 Jan 2025HANSARDNew Homes (Solar Generation) BillKing’s College in Cambridge, one of the oldest and most prestigious heritage buildings, now has a fine array of solar panels that it managed to get through planning permission.…17 Jan 2025HANSARDNew Homes (Solar Generation) BillIt will not surprise anyone to hear that I agree wholeheartedly. The record has been corrected. It is vital that the Bill helps to repair that damage, and we look forward to the…17 Jan 2025HANSARDNew Homes (Solar Generation) BillAs the Liberal Democrat spokesperson for energy security and net zero, I am delighted to support the private Member’s Bill of my hon. Friend the Member for Cheltenham (Max…17 Jan 2025HANSARDRivers, Lakes and Seas: Water QualityIt is a pleasure to serve under you, Mr Dowd. Like our rivers, lakes and seas, our chalk streams are choked with a cocktail of chemicals and sewage. Water shortages are already…15 Jan 2025HANSARDGas Storage LevelsThe hon. Member for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine (Andrew Bowie) is right to raise this important question about energy security. Gas supplies are running low because of the…13 Jan 2025HANSARDGas Storage LevelsI am. What steps are the Government taking to reduce overreliance on gas by bringing in an emergency home upgrade scheme that will enable people to insulate and to keep their…13 Jan 2025HANSARDStart for Life ServicesWe know how important the best start in life is for opportunities for all. Only half upper-tier local authorities currently receive prioritised Start for Life and family hub…07 Jan 2025HANSARDStart for Life Services14. What steps he is taking to extend Start for Life services to South Cambridgeshire constituency.07 Jan 2025HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [Lords]Indeed, I read the report of the debate in the Lords, and there was a passionate request for the Crown Estate in Wales to be devolved to the Welsh Administration and for the…07 Jan 2025HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [Lords]I begin by extending my gratitude to all those who have worked tirelessly in the Lords on the Bill over the past seven months. I note in particular the way in which full…07 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. The Defence Secretary said in October that despite conflict returning to Europe, the number of Army personnel would drop to below 70,000 next year, the lowest level since…06 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillI agree with the hon. Member. I know that the Government are in conversation with GPs, but GPs are writing to us saying that they are seriously concerned. The GP in Harston said:…17 Dec 2024HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillI thank the right hon. Member. As I mentioned, Arthur Rank hospice in my constituency is one such hospice that should definitely have that compromise. Not only that; we have to…17 Dec 2024HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillI agree with the hon. Member. In my constituency of South Cambridgeshire, we had the tragic situation of four much-loved, much-respected family doctors handing back their…17 Dec 2024HANSARDCommunity Energy ProjectsIt is so good to hear the Minister affirm the need to bring the public onside, as well as private sector investment, to achieve the transformation towards green power and net…17 Dec 2024HANSARDWarm Homes PlanAfter the Conservative Government’s failure to tackle insulation, fuel poverty is on the rise. In my constituency, almost 20% of households with young family members—those between…17 Dec 2024