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HANSARDNHS DentistryThe Government were elected on a platform that included a dentistry rescue plan. They correctly assessed a crisis in NHS dentistry and promised to fix it. Nowhere is that crisis…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDNHS DentistryI thank the hon. Lady for her point. I think golden hellos are a useful tool, but they are not sufficient. Reform of the contract is fundamentally what we need, and one would hope…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDNHS DentistryThe Minister will recall that when he wrote to me on 23 April, he confirmed that under Labour 4% fewer dental treatments were performed in Somerset than in the same period before…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARD Compassionate Use Medicine Schemes: VATIt is utterly shameful that this Government are presiding over the imposition of VAT on drugs donated for compassionate use. The Minister referred to the previous Government. VAT…11 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s decision to discontinue hourly payments to volunteer rescue coastguards threatens the safety of Burnham-on-Sea in my constituency and…11 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence Investment PlanThe defence investment plan is urgently needed to provide our armed forces with the resources they need to defend our nation. Does the Minister accept that when the Government…10 Jun 2026HANSARDRailways BillA modern railway system should enable everyone, regardless of their mobility, to travel safely, independently and with dignity. That is why new clause 30, which would place a duty…10 Jun 2026HANSARDRailways BillI am grateful to my hon. Friend for tabling new clause 30. Has he been offered any explanation by the Minister or any part of the ministerial team as to why they will not accept…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Steel Industry (Nationalisation) BillWill the Minister give way?08 Jun 2026HANSARD Steel Industry (Nationalisation) BillDoes the Minister believe that the Government’s current energy strategy is consistent with a successful British steel industry, or does he envisage that energy strategy having to…08 Jun 2026HANSARD Steel Industry (Nationalisation) BillDoes the right hon. Gentleman agree that it is unlikely that the National Wealth Fund, or indeed anyone else, would wish to invest in British steelmaking while our electricity…21 May 2026HANSARD Costs for MotoristsI welcome this latest U-turn by the Chancellor to freeze fuel duty, which will help my constituents, and I also welcome the cut in duty on red diesel to help our farmers. The…21 May 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseIn February, I asked the Minister for Care about access to dentists in rural areas. He said from the Dispatch Box that he would write to me with the numbers of how many more…21 May 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Government Response to Humble AddressDoes the Minister recognise just how damning it is of the Government’s lack of regard for transparency and accountability that the ISC finds itself in the position of having to…19 May 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe former Minister for safeguarding and violence against women and girls said that real change in combating violence usually came only after threats from her following…19 May 2026HANSARDBacking Business to Create Economic GrowthIs it not shameful that the Government are having to subsidise employers who take on young people, when it is the Government’s actions—their imposing higher national insurance…18 May 2026HANSARDBacking Business to Create Economic GrowthI am grateful to the hon. Member for giving way; he is one of my favourite socialists in the Chamber. Does he accept that were he to change the duty of trustees from getting the…18 May 2026HANSARDBacking Business to Create Economic GrowthSince being elected by the people of Bridgwater, I have sought to be a strong voice for local families, small businesses and community groups across my constituency. I am saddened…18 May 2026HANSARD Youth JusticeI thank the Lord Chancellor for his statement. The Justice Committee heard that, as of February 2026, there were only 412 young people in custody, of whom about 44% were on…18 May 2026HANSARDBacking Business to Create Economic GrowthAnd I would like to know from the Liberal Democrats in Somerset whether they think it appropriate to take money from my constituents in Berrow, Brean and Burnham-on-Sea and spend…18 May 2026