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HANSARDDefence ReadinessI will not, I am afraid, due to time. A good food Bill would also give our food system the long-term framework it badly needs. A national food strategy is needed now more than…20 May 2026HANSARDDefence ReadinessI extend my condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan, who sadly died on Friday following an incident at the Royal Windsor horse show.…20 May 2026HANSARDEnergy SecurityFood prices have become the biggest pressure on family budgets, and our food system is failing households, farmers and the economy alike. It is clear that a good food Bill is a…19 May 2026HANSARDDraft Conservation of Habitats and Species (Offshore Wind) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2026It is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mrs Harris. The Liberal Democrats support the expansion of offshore wind and renewables as part of our commitment to achieving 95%…27 Apr 2026HANSARDRiver Brue and water regulationI present this petition on the River Brue and water regulation, following 203 sewage dumping events last year, which lasted 2,716 hours. I also mention the work done by groups…22 Apr 2026HANSARDAccess to household waste recycling facilities in SherborneI present this petition on access to household waste recycling centres following significant local concern from residents in Milborne Port, Henstridge, Charlton Horethorne, Corton…21 Apr 2026HANSARD Wind Farms: Protected PeatlandIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Sir Alec. I congratulate the hon. Member for Keighley and Ilkley (Robbie Moore) on securing this important debate. Peatlands such…21 Apr 2026HANSARDCost of Heating OilIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Allin-Khan. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for North Norfolk (Steff Aquarone) for securing this important and timely debate.…15 Apr 2026HANSARDStrategic Defence Review: FundingThales employs over 800 people, including 66 apprentices, on its site in Templecombe in my constituency. There it develops world-leading sonar systems for the Royal Navy’s Astute…15 Apr 2026HANSARDNHS Dental Services11. How many urgent dental appointments have been provided since 1 April 2025.14 Apr 2026HANSARDNHS Dental ServicesA constituent from Ilchester contacted me recently about their 14-year-old daughter, who is suffering from a painful dental abscess. Despite trying over several months to get…14 Apr 2026HANSARD Ground-mounted Solar Panels: AlternativesGlastonbury and Somerton is home to more than 800 farms, many of which have appropriate buildings for housing rooftop solar panels, for example. That would meet some of our net…14 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe availability of affordable housing in Somerset has plummeted, demand has surged and rents have risen by six times as much as income. These challenges are highlighted in rural…13 Apr 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.13 Apr 2026HANSARD Women’s Safety in Rural AreasMy hon. Friend talks about appropriate lighting. I am a keen cyclist, as are lots of women in rural areas, and 59% of women who cycle say they are really worried about their…24 Mar 2026HANSARDRail Connections to London: Rural TownsMy constituency contains the longest stretch of rail without a station anywhere in the country. In fact, there are only eight stations in Somerset. Langport and Somerton fall…23 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. Criminal gangs are targeting isolated farmland and woodland, dumping lorry loads of illegal waste, which poses serious environmental risks. The Environment Agency reports that…23 Mar 2026HANSARD CarnivalsI thank all hon. Members for their contributions and give special thanks to the hon. Member for Weston-super-Mare (Dan Aldridge), who co-sponsored the debate alongside me. As has…12 Mar 2026HANSARD CarnivalsI beg to move, That this House has considered Government support for carnivals. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Harris. I thank the Backbench Business…12 Mar 2026HANSARD CarnivalsI thank my hon. Friend for her contribution—it was not really a question. I wholeheartedly endorse her offer of a visit to carnival in Somerset; it is a spectacular sight, as she…12 Mar 2026