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HANSARD Water Companies: Executive BonusesI will pick up on the points made about Thames Water by the hon. Members for Hammersmith (Andy Slaughter) and for Brentford and Isleworth (Ruth Cadbury) in relation to penalties.…05 Dec 2023HANSARD Water Companies: Executive BonusesPicking up on that point, the quality is not only to do with sewage. Of course, that is one of the factors, but there are many other factors to do with agricultural run-off, as…05 Dec 2023HANSARD Water Companies: Executive BonusesI will give way in a second. Ofwat is monitoring companies’ gearing levels closely and has encouraged water companies to de-gear, with the average gearing across the sector…05 Dec 2023HANSARD Water Companies: Executive BonusesThe Government welcome the opportunity to set out the scale of our action to tackle water quality. We have been consistently clear that the failure of water companies to reduce…05 Dec 2023HANSARD Water Companies: Executive BonusesI noted that the hon. Lady was not here for the whole debate to listen to the many positive contributions from the Conservative Benches. However, we have already spoken about…05 Dec 2023HANSARD Rural Communities: Government SupportIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Charles. I thank the hon. Member for Somerton and Frome (Sarah Dyke) for securing today’s debate and congratulate her on…28 Nov 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. What steps is the Minister taking to help ensure that parents pay child maintenance and that the system is fair, particularly if there has been a difficult divorce or…13 Nov 2023HANSARDBus Fares1. What assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the cost of bus fares.26 Oct 2023HANSARDBus FaresI warmly welcome the Government’s support, which is making bus journeys across Keighley and our wider area much more affordable. As a result of the bus service improvement plan,…26 Oct 2023HANSARDEngagementsQ7. For too long, Bradford Council has failed to represent the best interests of my constituents, whether in its catastrophic failures on children’s services, its inability to…25 Oct 2023HANSARDGreen Spaces: ProtectionIn 10 days’ time Bradford Council is likely to give the green light to yet more houses to be built in Silsden on valuable green space. If approved, the additional 140 houses will…16 Oct 2023HANSARDGreen Spaces: Protection7. What steps his Department is taking to protect green spaces.16 Oct 2023HANSARDAntisocial BehaviourUnfortunately, there are instances of antisocial behaviour in the centre of Keighley—mostly around the bus station, but of course there are other hotspot areas. The police and the…18 Sept 2023HANSARDAntisocial Behaviour14. What recent progress her Department has made on reducing antisocial behaviour.18 Sept 2023HANSARDStrength of the Union14. What recent assessment he has made of the strength of the Union.13 Sept 2023HANSARDStrength of the UnionWhile the SNP’s First Minister whips up grievance politics at independence rallies, Scotland’s NHS goes backwards, Scotland’s ferries do not work and Scotland’s economy stagnates.…13 Sept 2023HANSARDRailway Ticket OfficesOn that point, I am staunchly against the proposals for not only a reduction in staffing hours but the closure of ticket offices in Keighley and Ilkley. Given that the proportion…13 Sept 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseResidents across Keighley and our wider area are getting fed up with fireworks constantly being let off throughout the night and well into the early hours of the morning. That is…07 Sept 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsAfter much lobbying, I too am very pleased to hear that the Government have announced that the integrated rail plan will be reviewed and a new station could be considered in…13 Jul 2023HANSARD Abandoned Vehicles: Public HighwaysThe Minister notes that Bradford Council is one of the country’s worst-offending areas outside London with the highest number of abandoned vehicles. Does she agree that the…12 Jul 2023