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HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018It is actually an observation really—29 Jan 2019HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018On a point of order, Mr Speaker.29 Jan 2019HANSARD Proxy VotingMy right hon. Friend is making a very powerful case. Having three children, I fully support this move to help with maternity, but I want to make the case for people with relatives…28 Jan 2019HANSARDTenant Fees BillThis is a very stressful time for tenants; I have had a case raised with me very recently. That is particularly so for those who are forced, for one reason or another, to move…23 Jan 2019HANSARDWater IndustryI meant to mention an excellent project I have visited. Upstream Thinking, run by South West Water, is a phenomenal example of exactly how that is working.22 Jan 2019HANSARDWater IndustryWill my right hon. Friend give way?22 Jan 2019HANSARDWater IndustryThe hon. Gentleman is making a powerful case against the water companies. The issue of leakage seriously needs to be addressed. Something like 1,273 Olympic-size swimming…22 Jan 2019HANSARDWater IndustryDoes my right hon. Friend think that there is still a role for customers in reducing their water consumption? Water is a precious resource, and we are probably using more than we…22 Jan 2019HANSARDWater IndustryDoes my right hon. Friend agree that water companies are already getting involved in good environmental projects, to clean the water, work with landowners and make it so that the…22 Jan 2019HANSARDCollege FundingThe hon. Gentleman is making a powerful case. Just to put a positive spin on it for this Government in the beginning, my local college listened to me and it is very pleased about…21 Jan 2019HANSARDCollege FundingDoes my right hon. Friend agree that FE colleges, particularly Bridgwater and Taunton College in my constituency, are really important in delivering the apprenticeship programme?…21 Jan 2019HANSARDCollege FundingWill my right hon. Friend give way?21 Jan 2019HANSARD No Confidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentI rise to speak because I believe this Government are the right Government to carry on with their serious work not just on Brexit, but so many other important issues affecting our…16 Jan 2019HANSARD No Confidence in Her Majesty’s GovernmentI know that there is so little time to get in all the achievements— [ Laughter. ] Colleagues may laugh, but it is this Government who are taking the environment more seriously…16 Jan 2019HANSARDNHS FacilitiesI first thank the Department for supporting me in my case for upgrading the theatres at Musgrove Park Hospital. Having skilled staff to work in these places is really important…15 Jan 2019HANSARDNHS Facilities22. What steps he is taking to improve and upgrade NHS facilities.15 Jan 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) ActI am pleased to follow the hon. Member for Edinburgh West (Christine Jardine). The outcome of the referendum in Taunton Deane reflected exactly the national average—52% leave, 48%…14 Jan 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) ActMy right hon. Friend is making some good points, and he has a great deal of experience from his previous Department, the Department for Work and Pensions. I put it to him that…14 Jan 2019HANSARD Points of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. This is a brave moment for me because I have never before made a point of order. I seek just a little bit of clarification regarding these…14 Jan 2019HANSARDModernising the Defence EstateMillions of pounds have been invested in the Norton Manor site, where 40 Commando is based, in Taunton Deane. It is ideally located for the marines, and more than 150 people aside…14 Jan 2019