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HANSARDAffordable and Sustainable Housing3. Whether the Church of England is taking steps to provide affordable and sustainable housing on its land.23 May 2024HANSARDAffordable and Sustainable HousingI thank my hon. Friend for his response, but given that affordable housing is such a concern across North Devon, can the Church do any more to assist?23 May 2024HANSARDFloating Offshore Wind and Contracts for DifferenceI beg to move, That this House has considered floating offshore wind and Allocation Round 6 of the Contracts for Difference scheme. It is a pleasure to serve under your…23 May 2024HANSARDFloating Offshore Wind and Contracts for DifferenceI thank all hon. Members for their contributions. I echo the Minister’s comments about the shadow Minister, the hon. Member for Southampton, Test (Dr Whitehead): I wish him all…23 May 2024HANSARDInternet Connectivity7. What recent steps her Department has taken to improve internet connectivity.22 May 2024HANSARDInternet ConnectivityAs chair of the all-party parliamentary group on broadband and digital communication, I am pleased that the number of premises with access to gigabit-capable broadband in my…22 May 2024HANSARDBlue Badge Holders and Personal Electric Vehicles on Public LandI rise to present a petition on behalf of North Devon resident Ella Wakley, in which she asks the House of Commons to urge the Government to allow blue badge holders with personal…22 May 2024HANSARDInfected Blood Compensation SchemeYesterday, I spoke to an emotional constituent, Paul Jewels from Braunton, who wanted to express to Sir Brian his gratitude that the truth has come out. He contracted hepatitis C…21 May 2024HANSARDService Accommodation13. What steps he is taking to improve service family accommodation.20 May 2024HANSARDService AccommodationAs a base primarily for our Royal Marines, Chivenor in North Devon sees personnel stationed there for shorter periods of time than many other military bases. Will my hon. Friend…20 May 2024HANSARDSouth West Water: Brixham ContaminationAlthough I am in the north of the county, I have been contacted this past weekend by concerned constituents. What more can be done to reassure them that this issue cannot be…20 May 2024HANSARD Bathing Waters (Monitoring and Reporting)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision about monitoring and reporting of water quality in bathing water sites in coastal areas; and for connected…14 May 2024HANSARD AgricultureI thank the Minister for clarifying the details of today’s announcement. Farmers in my constituency are delighted about being able to apply for the slurry grant, but the works…13 May 2024HANSARD Business of the House“The Long Call” by Ann Cleeves was written about my constituency and filmed there. Inspired by the Woodyard community centre in the novel, a number of third sector organisations…02 May 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. What steps is my right hon. Friend taking to attract long-term landlords back to small coastal towns?22 Apr 2024HANSARDHospice FundingI want to take advantage of tonight’s debate to raise the specific issue of the North Devon hospice and its hospice to home service. When I last met its excellent chief executive,…22 Apr 2024HANSARDHospice FundingI could not agree with my hon. Friend more. There are many elements of healthcare, but the rurality of constituencies like mine is not fully reflected in the funding settlements.…22 Apr 2024HANSARDEngagementsQ1. If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 17 April.17 Apr 2024HANSARDEngagementsDoes my right hon. Friend agree that towns such as Barnstaple—the main transport hub in North Devon, serving hundreds of square miles—should have a fully functioning bus station?…17 Apr 2024HANSARDFloating Offshore Wind1. What steps her Department is taking to support floating offshore wind projects in the Celtic sea.16 Apr 2024