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HANSARDAfghan ResettlementWill my right hon. Friend join me in welcoming the new Afghan families to North Devon and thank everyone locally who is working to ensure that their resettlement is as smooth as…07 Sept 2023HANSARDEmployment: North DevonUnemployment in North Devon is well below the national average due to the high proportion of retired people and a lack of homes those working can afford. Businesses and the public…04 Sept 2023HANSARDEmployment: North Devon19. What steps his Department is taking to increase employment in North Devon constituency.04 Sept 2023HANSARDRadiotherapy: AccessibilityI thank the Minister for all his time and commitment and for meeting me so regularly. When he takes things away and reflects on them, will he bear in mind that although community…18 Jul 2023HANSARDRadiotherapy: AccessibilityIt has been a pleasure to participate in a debate with you in the Chair, Dame Maria. I thank the Minister for such a comprehensive response, and I thank all right hon. and hon.…18 Jul 2023HANSARD Environmental ProtectionDoes the hon. Gentleman agree that there is scaremongering by Opposition MPs about the level of sewage being discharged, and that some of us have outstanding bathing water on our…18 Jul 2023HANSARDRadiotherapy: AccessibilityI beg to move, That this House has considered the accessibility of radiotherapy. It is a privilege to serve under your chairmanship, Dame Maria. I thank the Backbench Business…18 Jul 2023HANSARDRadiotherapy: AccessibilityI do indeed agree with the hon. Member. In my case, North Devon is the fourth worst constituency in the country for access to radiotherapy services. North Devon is home to the…18 Jul 2023HANSARDRadiotherapy: AccessibilityI thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention. We do not talk enough about the lack of specialist staff in this area, and I am indeed going to talk about the need for a proper…18 Jul 2023HANSARDRadiotherapy: AccessibilityI thank my right hon. and learned Friend for his intervention, and I agree entirely. Indeed, I believe the Government should look at bringing radiotherapy treatments closer to…18 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. Last week, I hosted the Institute of Physics and its campaign to increase diversity in physics, which is the second most popular A-level for boys but only the 16th for girls.…12 Jul 2023HANSARDEnergy InfrastructureNet zero by 2050 is not an arbitrary target but a scientific assessment of what is needed to limit the impacts of climate change. It will require significant economic changes. The…05 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. What steps is my right hon. Friend taking to ensure that police funding reflects rurality and the huge uplift in population experienced in remote coastal locations during the…03 Jul 2023HANSARDProductive ForestryLast year, 50% of forestry planting was much-needed productive forestry for our construction and manufacturing industries. Does my right hon. Friend agree that there should now be…28 Jun 2023HANSARDProductive Forestry9. Whether his Department has had recent discussions with the Scottish Government on supporting productive forestry planting in Scotland.28 Jun 2023HANSARDCourt Process: Sexual Assault and Rape Victims9. What steps his Department is taking to support victims of sexual assault and rape in the court process.27 Jun 2023HANSARDCourt Process: Sexual Assault and Rape VictimsCan my right hon. Friend confirm what measures are taken for sexual assault and rape victims in remote, rural or coastal communities, where trials may take place a long way from…27 Jun 2023HANSARDArmed Forces: Skills13. What steps his Department is taking to ensure that the armed forces have the skills required for the future.26 Jun 2023HANSARDArmed Forces: SkillsIn North Devon, our two military bases, Chivenor and Arromanches, have units specialising in logistics, engineering and unmanned marine technologies. What steps is my right hon.…26 Jun 2023HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Kept Animals)Like others, I am disappointed that we are not progressing with the legislation. As the Parliamentary Private Secretary on the original Bill Committee, I am familiar with it, but…21 Jun 2023