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HANSARDSocial Media Ban for Under-16sThe message from more than 1,200 North Somerset children, families and parents—like myself—could not be clearer: they wholeheartedly welcome the direction of travel today.…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARD Brain CancerA remarkable North Somerset constituent, Jane, is watching this debate. Having been diagnosed in March last year with an incurable brain tumour, Jane has asked me to speak in the…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDCommunity PharmaciesOnly the good ones.02 Jun 2026HANSARDCommunity PharmaciesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Jardine. I must declare an interest as a registered pharmacist. I speak today wearing two hats: as chair of the all-party…02 Jun 2026HANSARDCommunity PharmaciesShame!02 Jun 2026HANSARD Preparedness for National EmergenciesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Barker. I must declare an interest as a registered pharmacist. Before my election as an MP I worked in community pharmacy for…02 Jun 2026HANSARDConflict in the Middle East: Cost of Living8. What steps she has taken to help mitigate the potential impact of the conflict in the middle east on the economy.28 Apr 2026HANSARDConflict in the Middle East: Cost of LivingI am grateful to my right hon. Friend the Chancellor for her efforts in what are far from ideal circumstances. Attacks on energy infrastructure and the effective closure of the…28 Apr 2026HANSARDCost of Heating OilIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Allin-Khan. In my constituency, 2,281 homes rely on heating oil as their only source of warmth. Those are not households with…15 Apr 2026HANSARDDraft Electricity and Gas (Energy Company Obligation) (Amendment) (Specified Period) Order 2026It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Barker. I am glad to see that there is likely to be no impact on consumers or energy bills as a result of this amendment,…23 Mar 2026HANSARDRoyal Mail: PerformanceIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Twigg. The performance of Royal Mail is an issue of significant concern across North Somerset. Issues with deliveries are having…18 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillAs a father of two young boys, I want to be clear that I have approached these Lords amendments, particularly Lords amendment 38, not only as a legislator, but as a parent. I have…09 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI will talk about that in a second, but I appreciate the hon. Member’s patience. Social media was sold to us in that way, but these platforms have been driven not by connection,…09 Mar 2026HANSARDLeasehold Reform13. What steps his Department is taking to reform the leasehold sector.23 Feb 2026HANSARDLeasehold ReformI commend the Government and my right hon. Friend’s reforms to the leasehold sector, particularly capping ground rents, which will make a real difference to leaseholders across…23 Feb 2026HANSARDTown and City Centre SafetyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Dowd. In my constituency of North Somerset and our amazing town centres, safety is an issue raised consistently by residents,…03 Feb 2026HANSARDDraft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026Will the right hon. Member give way?27 Jan 2026HANSARDDraft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026You referred to paragraph 18.8 of the impact assessment.27 Jan 2026HANSARDDraft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026Thank you, Sir Desmond; I appreciate that, and it is a pleasure to serve under your chairship. Paragraph 18.8 says that the figures in the impact assessment “should be treated…27 Jan 2026HANSARDDraft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026Will the right hon. Member give way?27 Jan 2026