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HANSARD 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 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 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 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 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 GrowthI am grateful to my right hon. Friend. The rate that Britain is now paying is higher than at any time over the last 20 years—in fact, it is the highest rate since the last time…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 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 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMadison Chilcott is a student midwife from Bridgwater. She pays fees of £9,500 a year, and must complete a minimum of 2,300 unpaid clinical hours. She works 12-hour shifts at…14 May 2026HANSARDGetting Britain Working AgainTwelve months ago, the Secretary of State’s predecessor, the right hon. Member for Leicester West (Liz Kendall), attempted to cut the welfare bill and was sent packing by Labour…14 May 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseIt might be him!14 May 2026HANSARDGovernment Procurement StrategyThe Minister is right to try to support small businesses by cutting red tape, but will he explain why, while he is saying this at the Dispatch Box, another part of Government is…22 Apr 2026HANSARD Victims and Courts BillThe Minister might remember that, in a debate on these amendments on 25 March, she and I had an exchange in which I described the very long explanation that she had given as a…20 Apr 2026HANSARDFalling School RollsThank you, Mr Speaker. One reason for improved academic standards in our schools under the last Government was the ability for good schools to expand and for failing schools to be…20 Apr 2026HANSARDGrassroots SportSydenham amateur boxing club does an incredible job, working with young people in and around Bridgwater. It helps teach not just boxing, but discipline and control. In order to…16 Apr 2026HANSARD Business of the HouseMy constituency has two railway stations, one in Highbridge and one in Bridgwater. Sadly, neither station is accessible. There is no step-free access to enable wheelchair users…16 Apr 2026HANSARD Children’s Wellbeing and Schools BillThe Minister has said that she wishes to take swift action. Surely the swiftest action she could take is to use this Bill to ban smartphones from schools, and to ban children…15 Apr 2026