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HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI am happy to give way to the hon. Member for Central Ayrshire (Alan Gemmell).15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillWe are scrutinising the Government’s proposal. That is the job of the Opposition. The Minister said in his opening speech that hereditary peers are indefensible, and I agree, but…15 Oct 2024HANSARD House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillTherein lies the problem, in that we now want to talk about stage 2. Although the Minister promises a second stage of reform, that is exactly what you promised 25 years ago, and…15 Oct 2024HANSARD Proposed Salt Marshes: Pawlett HamsThe hon. Lady anticipates the next part of my speech. As a new MP, it is tempting to believe that this change of heart by EDF is entirely due to my persuasive powers, but that is…09 Oct 2024HANSARD Proposed Salt Marshes: Pawlett HamsI will leave the Minister to answer those points, if I may.09 Oct 2024HANSARD Proposed Salt Marshes: Pawlett HamsI beg to move, That this House has considered the environmental impact of the proposed salt marshes at Pawlett Hams and other sites. It is an honour to serve with you in the…09 Oct 2024HANSARDNuclear Power Plant: Wylfa8. What the Government’s policy is on the proposed nuclear power plant at Wylfa.11 Sept 2024HANSARDNuclear Power Plant: WylfaThe last Government announced the biggest expansion in nuclear power for 70 years, including the commissioning of Hinkley Point C in Somerset. Does the Minister agree that a new…11 Sept 2024HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentI speak on behalf of 19,300 pensioners in my constituency who are set to lose their winter fuel allowance. Some 23% of my constituents are aged 65 or over, which is well above the…10 Sept 2024HANSARDWinter Fuel PaymentMy hon. Friend makes an important point. It just emphasises the fact that when the Chancellor says that it is a tough decision that has to be made, she is actually making a…10 Sept 2024HANSARDHigh Street BusinessesSmall and medium-sized enterprises are the lifeblood of our high streets, and there are many such businesses in my constituency of Bridgwater. I understand, though, that SMEs now…05 Sept 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThere are 141,000 children living in kinship care in England and Wales. Some 47% of those children have special educational needs and disabilities. Will the Leader of the House…05 Sept 2024HANSARDHaygrove SchoolI thank the Prime Minister for his answer. Haygrove School is one of the top-performing schools in Somerset, but it is unfortunately one of those built by Caledonian Modular and…04 Sept 2024HANSARDHaygrove SchoolQ14. If he will visit Haygrove School in Bridgwater.04 Sept 2024HANSARD SEND Provision: SomersetDoes the hon. Lady agree that the most pressing problem is delays in the system, particularly in making decisions, in creating an EHC plan and in assessing what the contents of…03 Sept 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Chancellor’s decision to cut the winter fuel payment is forecast to save £1.5 billion. Can she advise the House what other options she considered for making savings in the…03 Sept 2024HANSARD SEND Provision: SomersetI thank the hon. Lady for bringing the debate to Westminster Hall. I have only been the Member for Bridgwater for two months and already have many letters from parents concerned…03 Sept 2024HANSARDImmigration and Home AffairsI congratulate the hon. Member for Cheltenham (Max Wilkinson) on his excellent maiden speech, and I am pleased to follow him. It is a great honour to be elected to this House to…23 Jul 2024