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HANSARDEngagementsThousands of young girls—including, sadly, some from Taunton Deane—are purchasing so-called quick-fix diet and detox products that are often endorsed by celebrities on social…27 Feb 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. This Government have done great work supporting marine conservation around the world, but will my right hon. Friend outline what plans the Department has to support the marine…26 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Diplomatic NetworkDoes my right hon. Friend agree that this newly strengthened diplomatic network should work in tandem with our soft power influences, such as using 40 Commando, based in Taunton…26 Feb 2019HANSARDOnline Content: CrimeFollowing an 18-month investigation into fake news and disinformation by the Select Committee on Digital, Culture, Media and Sport—I was proud to be part of that—it has published…25 Feb 2019HANSARDOnline Content: Crime5. What steps he is taking to ensure that tech companies tackle serious crimes perpetrated on their platforms.25 Feb 2019HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. I seek your guidance on a certain matter. You know how much I respect your running of the Chamber, so I wanted to ask you this question. What…14 Feb 2019HANSARD Cairncross ReviewHaving had a career in the media, I appreciate the importance of accuracy in reporting and am a supporter of my local Somerset County Gazette and the Wellington Weekly News ,…12 Feb 2019HANSARD Legislation against Female Genital MutilationI am pleased to hear the Minister stating that this Government regard dealing with the harms of this awful issue of FGM to be of the utmost importance. We must give a clear…11 Feb 2019HANSARD Economic Growth: South-westrose —05 Feb 2019HANSARD Economic Growth: South-westThe Heart of the South West local enterprise partnership has a focus on the marine environment and in Taunton Deane we have the UK Hydrographic Office, which is the global leader…05 Feb 2019HANSARD Economic Growth: South-westMy intervention relates to the south-west. Colleagues have made a strong case for upping the productivity in the south-west region, but under this Government a great deal of…05 Feb 2019HANSARD Economic Growth: South-westrose—05 Feb 2019HANSARD Economic Growth: South-westA recent report by the South West Rural Productivity Commission said that improving digital connectivity was a game changer for rural businesses. Also, it is one of the key things…05 Feb 2019HANSARD Economic Growth: South-westIt relates to something that the Minister has just said.05 Feb 2019HANSARD Economic Growth: South-westMy hon. Friend is making a good case. Does she agree that if we combined agriculture with the food manufacturing and processing industries that would represent the largest economy…05 Feb 2019HANSARDKnife Crime Prevention OrdersMay I commend to the Minister a charity in my constituency called Stand Against Violence? It does some excellent work through anti-violence workshops in schools. I would really…04 Feb 2019HANSARD Sport in the UKMy hon. Friend is making a very powerful case and I had to intervene on this point, because statistically, one might say that women in rugby—in terms of the Six Nations—are…04 Feb 2019HANSARD Sport in the UKSport has always been an integral part of my life, and I hope that I have passed that on to my children. I first picked up a tennis racket when I was 11, and I hope that I will…04 Feb 2019HANSARDDraft Domestic Abuse Bill: Territorial ExtentI agree that Northern Ireland must get its political system up and running to tackle these really serious issues. I welcome the draft Bill. It is such an important step in…30 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: No DealDeal or no deal, one deal that is really working is the nuclear sector deal. Does my right hon. Friend agree that that is a hugely important venture in the south-west and that we…29 Jan 2019