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HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy North Devon constituents are keen to get boosted, with a big queue last night at the Barnstaple leisure centre vaccination drop-in. Although I am delighted that the booster…29 Nov 2021HANSARDMarriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) BillI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Mid Derbyshire (Mrs Latham) for what, to those of us who have not been in the House as long, has been an education in how to progress and…19 Nov 2021HANSARD Planning (Enforcement) BillI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Runnymede and Weybridge (Dr Spencer) for introducing the Bill. Back home in North Devon, my district council, which is very small, has…19 Nov 2021HANSARDInternet Connections: Rural Communities8. What steps her Department is taking to help improve internet connections in rural communities.18 Nov 2021HANSARDRape Conviction RatesLocal community safety partnerships across Devon and Cornwall estimate that in 2019-20 there were 23,000 victims of sexual assault across the two counties, including in my own…18 Nov 2021HANSARDRape Conviction Rates5. What recent discussions has she had with the CPS on increasing the number of successful prosecutions for (a) rape and (b) serious sexual assault.18 Nov 2021HANSARDInternet Connections: Rural CommunitiesI still have constituents in North Devon who are not part of either the rural roll-out programme backed by Building Digital UK or any commercial roll-out. However, some villages…18 Nov 2021HANSARDTransport InfrastructureI can see south Wales from my North Devon constituency and I am very keen to secure a ferry crossing from Ilfracombe to south Wales, popular on both sides of the Bristol channel,…17 Nov 2021HANSARDTransport Infrastructure12. What recent discussions he has had with the First Minister of Wales on improving transport infrastructure in Wales.17 Nov 2021HANSARDSupport for Veterans9. What recent assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of support available for veterans throughout the UK.15 Nov 2021HANSARDSupport for VeteransThe Veterans Charity, which is based in North Devon, helps hundreds of veterans across the UK each year, and would like to thank the MOD for supporting its routes of remembrance…15 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. North Devon still sees twice the number of jobseekers as pre-pandemic, yet employers across my constituency are desperate for staff of all skill levels. What steps is my right…08 Nov 2021HANSARDTackling the Digital DivideIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Ali. I thank the right hon. Member for East Ham (Stephen Timms) for his kind words and for standing in to take over this…04 Nov 2021HANSARDMenopause (Support and Services) BillIt is a privilege to be speaking in this debate. I too pay tribute to and thank the hon. Member for Swansea East (Carolyn Harris) for her work in this area and for allowing all of…29 Oct 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Thirteenth sitting)Could the Minister clarify whether the provisions on special measures will apply solely to leasehold blocks, or whether they will apply to rented commonhold blocks as well?21 Oct 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Fourteenth sitting)The Bill applies parts 2 and 4 to Crown buildings. Do the Government intend to extend the application of part 3 of the Bill to Crown buildings, too?21 Oct 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Twelfth sitting)It is a privilege to serve under you, Ms Miller. I just want to ask the Minister on a point of clarification. What will you do to ensure that all accountable persons are bound by…19 Oct 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Ninth sitting)Will my right hon. Friend clarify how that will apply when there is only one director of a corporate body?23 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Tenth sitting)I come from somewhere with multi-tier authorities and a very small district council which is responsible for planning. Should we be concerned about the measures being burdensome…23 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Tenth sitting)Who might the Government approve to do that work on their behalf? Will it be part of the Building Safety Regulator’s role?23 Sept 2021