Contributions
565 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARD Rural Bus ServicesI thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention. That is an issue that I will come to later. Budgeted local authority expenditure per resident in rural areas is on average £11.68,…11 Sept 2024HANSARDPlanning Policy: Traveller Sitesindicated dissent .11 Sept 2024HANSARDPlanning Policy: Traveller SitesIt is a pleasure to serve under you in the Chair, Dame Siobhain. I thank the hon. Member for Thirsk and Malton (Kevin Hollinrake) for bringing forward this important debate. I…11 Sept 2024HANSARD Rural Bus ServicesI thank my hon. Friend for her intervention. I could not agree more; it is crucial that local authorities are given the funding they need to provide these essential services.…11 Sept 2024HANSARD Great British Energy BillThe Government have said that they believe communities that host renewable energy infrastructure should benefit from it, but there are currently no ways to force developers of…05 Sept 2024HANSARDSmall Businesses: Economic GrowthSmall businesses in the south-west have a huge role to play in growing the economy. However, the latest south-west small business index score, which measures the confidence of…05 Sept 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseTomorrow marks the start of the big river watch, when people are encouraged to take part in a UK and Ireland-wide survey of their local rivers. River pollution and high phosphate…05 Sept 2024HANSARD Sheep FarmingIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Dr Huq, and I thank the hon. Member for Hexham (Joe Morris) for securing this important debate. Livestock, including sheep, are a…04 Sept 2024HANSARD Fly-tippingI thank the hon. Member for securing this important debate. The Environment Agency found that 86% of farmers have been affected by fly-tipping this year. However, many of those…03 Sept 2024HANSARD SEND Provision: SomersetThe hon. Gentleman is correct. We know that, as I have already said, there are significant delays in children receiving their EHCP, so I call on the Government to speed up that…03 Sept 2024HANSARD SEND Provision: SomersetI beg to move, That this House has considered SEND services in Somerset. I do apologise for being late, Mr Efford. I am slightly out of breath, but it is an honour to serve under…03 Sept 2024HANSARDHigh Streets RegenerationThe outdated business rates system has left some market towns, such as Wincanton in my constituency, with empty premises on the high streets, damaging communities’ sense of pride…02 Sept 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI congratulate the Leader of the House and welcome her to her position. The Olympic ceremony is happening tomorrow and soon we will be inspired by the athletes’ amazing feats. I…25 Jul 2024HANSARDPublic Procurement: Value for MoneyI offer a warm welcome to the ministerial team. Constituents across Glastonbury and Somerton tell me that quality matters to them as much as value for money. Does the Minister…25 Jul 2024HANSARD Education and OpportunityI thank the hon. Gentleman for that important and valid point. I briefly shift my focus towards the forthcoming curriculum and assessment review. I have been speaking to the…24 Jul 2024HANSARD Flood Defences: West WorcestershireOn that point, will the hon. Lady give way?24 Jul 2024HANSARD Education and OpportunityThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I welcome you to the Chamber, as I do the Secretary of State and her team. I congratulate the hon. Member for Southampton Itchen (Darren Paffey)…24 Jul 2024HANSARD Flood Defences: West WorcestershireRural areas are often the worst impacted by flood damage, yet they are often deemed less of a priority for flood defences than urban areas. Does the hon. Lady agree that the flood…24 Jul 2024HANSARD Education and OpportunityMy hon. Friend makes a really powerful point. Likewise, Somerset council is forecast to spend £140 million this year on children and family services, including on special…24 Jul 2024HANSARDNHS Mental Health ServicesMental health pressures in the farming community are rising, with the Farm Safety Foundation survey finding that 95% of farmers under 40 agree that poor mental health is the…23 Jul 2024