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HANSARDSir David Amess Summer AdjournmentIt is poignant that we are having the Sir David Amess debate today, particularly in the light of the shocking murder of Ann Widdecombe only a week ago. Ann was a Devon resident,…16 Jul 2026HANSARD Local Government ReorganisationThis could be worse for Torbay unitary authority. However, it is a catastrophic carve-up for Devon, led by Exeter and Plymouth—both Labour councils—and driven forward by a Labour…16 Jul 2026HANSARDNHS Buildings: Extreme Heat7. What plans his Department has to increase the level of resilience of NHS buildings to extreme heat.14 Jul 2026HANSARDNHS Buildings: Extreme HeatTorbay hospital is the third oldest estate that celebrates being part of the NHS. In heatwave conditions, the tower block is like an oven and that has a massive impact on…14 Jul 2026HANSARDLocal Government ReorganisationTorbay council is the most deprived local authority in the south-west of England. I would welcome the Minister’s assurances that rearranging the deckchairs with this local…13 Jul 2026HANSARDMaritime and Coastguard AgencyIn my discussions with coastguards in Torbay, they have shared the full spectrum of their activities. One of the most disturbing and harrowing is the recovery of dead bodies—not…08 Jul 2026HANSARD Defibrillators in Police VehiclesI beg to move, That this House has considered defibrillators in police vehicles. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir John. I am delighted to have secured this…08 Jul 2026HANSARD Defibrillators in Police VehiclesI have raised that very issue with Devon and Cornwall constabulary. Following an awful incident, a grieving mother is trying to ensure that we have stab kits across the United…08 Jul 2026HANSARD Defibrillators in Police VehiclesThe hon. Member makes a valuable point. Resuscitation Council UK highlights that if there is an intervention within three to five minutes, the chances of survival are between 50%…08 Jul 2026HANSARD Defibrillators in Police VehiclesThe police are so often the first on the scene. It ends up being a postcode lottery, whether it is because of communities are rural, coastal or more deprived. I say to the…08 Jul 2026HANSARD Defibrillators in Police VehiclesI thank the Minister for allowing me to quiz her further. Can she expand on that point? Is the pushback from the National Police Chiefs’ Council, from lower levels within policing…08 Jul 2026HANSARD Defibrillators in Police VehiclesI know timescales are tricky, but can the Minister provide some rough timescales on the different steps? I understand that the new national police force and procurement are a bit…08 Jul 2026HANSARD Employment and TrainingGrowing the economy is one of the essential duties of the Government, and the levy is a key part of ensuring that productivity is part of that agenda. The levy gives the…06 Jul 2026HANSARD Department for Work and PensionsThere are 96,000 civil servants working for the DWP; it is very much a leviathan. Most of those that I have come across are incredibly committed individuals who are professional…30 Jun 2026HANSARDUnemployed Young PeopleIn deprived coastal communities such as Torbay, the NHS and the Department for Work and Pensions can make up a significant part of the job offer, including entry-level jobs for…29 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI welcome the Government’s acceptance of a finding from the Liz Sayce review of carer’s allowance overpayments in respect of the underuse of waivers, given that the households…29 Jun 2026HANSARDHealthwatch8. If he will make it his policy to retain Healthwatch.09 Jun 2026HANSARDHealthwatchThe abolition of Healthwatch will see the NHS and the Government effectively marking their own homework. Can the Minister please give some assurances about how the Government will…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Seasonal Hospitality Businesses in Coastal AreasIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stuart. I congratulate the hon. Member for Isle of Wight East (Joe Robertson) on obtaining this important and illuminating…03 Jun 2026HANSARDMilburn Review: Interim ReportIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Oldham East and Saddleworth (Debbie Abrahams), who always has something of value to bring to the Chamber. There are 1 million…02 Jun 2026