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HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I appreciate the warm support from the hon. Gentleman, who is, as he stated, my constituency neighbour. I defer to his lawyering experience on his salient points about the…24 Jun 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I wish to speak to new clause 35 and amendments 70 and 71 tabled in my name. The Minister has done a very good job of outlining what those proposals seek to achieve, for which I…24 Jun 2025HANSARD Water Safety EducationI am pleased to wind up this debate on behalf of the Liberal Democrats, and I congratulate the hon. Member for Southampton Itchen (Darren Paffey) for securing it. As others have…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Water Safety EducationI think the point the hon. Gentleman is making is that many in Fakenham, as well as the nearby villages in my constituency, are delighted by the news and thrilled with the hard…19 Jun 2025HANSARD Water Safety EducationOn that note, having seen the hon. Gentleman in his place, I will give way to him.19 Jun 2025HANSARD Water Safety EducationLet me absolutely clear: everybody involved in securing that bid deserves congratulations— I totally agree with the hon. Gentleman.19 Jun 2025HANSARD Businesses in Rural AreasI beg to move, That this House has considered Government support for businesses in rural areas. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Western, and I am delighted to…18 Jun 2025HANSARD Businesses in Rural AreasI just reflect on the fact that this debate, far from being a game of constituency bingo, has seen hon. Members from across the House bring forward genuinely new issues and new…18 Jun 2025HANSARD Businesses in Rural AreasI agree, and I thank the hon. Gentleman for giving me the perfect platform to remind the House of my support for a coastal communities Minister—but that is outside the scope of…18 Jun 2025HANSARD Businesses in Rural AreasOn balance, I agree—partly to manage the local housing supply and encourage the local tourism economy, but also for reasons of public safety and improved standards. The people I…18 Jun 2025HANSARD Businesses in Rural AreasI am relieved that my hon. Friend asked that question, because much as funding is welcome in all forms—I know that many of my constituency businesses and their supporters have…18 Jun 2025HANSARD Businesses in Rural AreasI am grateful to my hon. Friend for her intervention, and I am grateful to that business in her constituency for providing such a great product, which I have sampled. It is mostly…18 Jun 2025HANSARD Businesses in Rural AreasI wholeheartedly agree. It is not just the reduction in social isolation and the improved access to healthcare, but the access to training and development, and the ability of…18 Jun 2025HANSARD Businesses in Rural AreasI agree entirely—if only there was a buses Bill before the House. We are also going to get the Transport Committee’s report on buses connecting rural communities, and I would be…18 Jun 2025HANSARD Businesses in Rural AreasI am a cautious supporter of the latest developments in food science. I have met the researchers who are leading on the development of that scientific frontier and the safeguards…18 Jun 2025HANSARD Businesses in Rural AreasWe have started the list, so let me reinforce and add my support to that ask. I hope it is something the Minister might be able to discuss with colleagues in DESNZ, to see whether…18 Jun 2025HANSARD Businesses in Rural AreasI totally agree. We are developing a bit of a wine theme here, but let me return to a subject that Members might have heard Liberal Democrats talk about a lot, which is care. We…18 Jun 2025HANSARDEngagementsConcerning new statistics show that delays in cancer treatment in North Norfolk are greater than the national average. Much of this relates to the struggles we face specifically…11 Jun 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillI am happy to speak today in support of amendment 151, which was tabled by my hon. Friend the Member for Taunton and Wellington (Gideon Amos). Our planning system needs reform,…10 Jun 2025HANSARD Planning and Infrastructure BillMy hon. Friend is making an excellent case. In North Norfolk, people want house building that genuinely meets local need and helps address the housing crisis, which is affecting…09 Jun 2025