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HANSARDCriminal JusticeThe danger is that the public lose confidence in the criminal justice system if prisoners are released so early. As I mentioned, there is already a shortfall of nearly 2,000…25 Jun 2025HANSARDCriminal JusticeThe Chancellor substantially increased the budget of the Ministry of Justice in the spending review from £11.9 billion in 2023-24 to £15.6 billion in 2028-29. We are told that…25 Jun 2025HANSARDCriminal JusticeDuring my speech I asked the Minister how much of the extra money allocated to his Department would be spent on higher wage rises, higher national insurance charges and inflation.…25 Jun 2025HANSARD English Wine ProductionSmall cider producers in Somerset benefit from a duty relief scheme. I realise that the Minister is about to conclude his remarks, but he does not appear to have touched on the…25 Jun 2025HANSARDGP Funding: South-west EnglandMy constituents tell me of their difficulty in getting an appointment with their GP. Does the hon. Member share my view that GP practices should get a bigger share of NHS funding,…25 Jun 2025HANSARD English Wine ProductionOne of those many vineyards is the Oatley vineyard in my constituency, run by Ned Awty and his family. Mr Awty raised with me, on a recent, pleasant visit, that small brewers and…25 Jun 2025HANSARDUnemployment LevelsUnemployment is now 115,000 higher than when Labour took office. The Chancellor’s new jobs tax and the Employment Rights Bill make hiring a new person more expensive. The family…23 Jun 2025HANSARDUnemployment Levels14. What assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of recent trends in the level of unemployment.23 Jun 2025HANSARD Businesses in Rural AreasIs the hon. Gentleman concerned that the trade agreement signed with the EU will stymie gene editing and the important research that the United Kingdom is doing in that field? In…18 Jun 2025HANSARD Businesses in Rural AreasIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Western. Since the election last year, our rural businesses have been let down by the Labour Government. Their family farm…18 Jun 2025HANSARD GibraltarGibraltar is British and its citizens are British by choice. I was proud to represent Gibraltar for 10 years when I served in the European Parliament. Can the Minister confirm…12 Jun 2025HANSARDIndustrial StrategyAs part of the Government’s industrial strategy, will the Minister and her colleagues in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology carefully consider Somerset’s bid…12 Jun 2025HANSARD NHS Funding: South-westIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Huq. The NHS is a vital service. I pay tribute to the doctors, nurses and many other health professionals who look after my…11 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsDuring the last election campaign, the Secretary of State said he would cut energy bills by £300. Could he set out for families and small businesses in Bridgwater the timescale…10 Jun 2025HANSARD Business Rates Relief: High-street BusinessesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Jardine. I thank my right hon. Friend the Member for Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge (Sir Gavin Williamson) for securing…04 Jun 2025HANSARDFemale OffendersIn March, the Government announced that girls will no longer be placed in young offenders institutions. How will the Minister monitor the implementation of that policy, and how…03 Jun 2025HANSARD Yeovil Hospital: Maternity UnitI am grateful to the hon. Member for securing this important debate. Many women in my constituency choose to give birth in Musgrove Park hospital, and with the closure at…03 Jun 2025HANSARDNeighbourhood PolicingWill the Home Secretary acknowledge the role that special constables play in neighbourhood policing, and does she agree that granting special constables the right to unpaid time…02 Jun 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords]Will the Secretary of State give way?02 Jun 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords]The Highbridge bus passenger group in my constituency has raised the issues of Sunday services either not existing or starting so late that people cannot get to work, bus services…02 Jun 2025