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HANSARD Business of the HouseMany of our professionals, including doctors, teachers and police officers, are struggling with recruitment and retention. They all serve our communities with dedication and…23 Jan 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayIt is a privilege to speak in this debate, and it is humbling to follow the hon. Member for Hendon (David Pinto-Duschinsky); I thank him for his incredible testimony about his…23 Jan 2025HANSARD ECO4 and Insulation SchemesI apologise to the Minister, because like the hon. Members for Shrewsbury (Julia Buckley) and for Bolton West (Phil Brickell), and my hon. Friend the Member for Harrogate and…23 Jan 2025HANSARD Russian Maritime Activity and UK ResponseLast week, alongside other hon. Members and peers in the armed forces parliamentary scheme, I visited the nation’s flagship Prince of Wales aircraft carrier. The commanding…22 Jan 2025HANSARD Education, Health and Care PlansIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Huq. The current system is creating a horrendous conflict environment and a depressing, stressful professional working…22 Jan 2025HANSARDCommunity Engagement Principles and Extremism DefinitionAs we know, the world is a fast-moving and scary place, and people who feel disempowered and isolated often turn to the internet. They are often vulnerable, and their reliance on…21 Jan 2025HANSARDLocal Government Reorganisation: DevonI refer the House to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests as a serving councillor on Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. Many councils have already…20 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsRecently, a 1-acre site in Corfe Mullen in my constituency was sold. It was a house surrounded by lots of beautiful gardens, and I think the House can see where this is going. The…20 Jan 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) BillI completely agree with my hon. Friend. One problem is the same law of unintended consequences that we have seen with things like the national insurance increase—which, as we…15 Jan 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) BillBusiness rates reform is long overdue. It is frequently cited by my constituents as the biggest concern for their businesses’ survival and one of the most direct inhibitors to…15 Jan 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) BillI beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.15 Jan 2025HANSARD Local Government ReorganisationThere is no doubt that local government needs significant reform, and Lib Dems are passionate about putting power into the hands of local communities, but we are concerned that…15 Jan 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) BillI agree that this is a difficult time for small businesses, with so many things changing at the same time—not least the increasing national insurance rates. To return to the role…15 Jan 2025HANSARD Agricultural and Business Property ReliefWill the hon. Gentleman give way?14 Jan 2025HANSARDHospice and Palliative CareI completely agree, but what is really ridiculous is that, according to the Department of Health and Social Care, over 10 million hospital days followed an emergency admission in…13 Jan 2025HANSARDHospice and Palliative CareI shall be as fast as I can, Madam Deputy Speaker. There is no doubt that there is massive support for the hospice movement in this place. While the new funding is welcome, Clare…13 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe residents of Wareham, just along from Bournemouth, have been trying to get electronic gates for 20 years. Network Rail’s latest excuse is that it is for the Office of Rail and…09 Jan 2025HANSARDPokesdown StationIt is a very niche question, and I want to ask about the next railway line along from Bournemouth.09 Jan 2025HANSARDPokesdown StationThe residents of Wareham, just along the way from Bournemouth, have been waiting more than 20 years for electronic gates—09 Jan 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I will go as quickly as I can, because I had timed my speech to five minutes. The death of Sara Sharif shocked us all. As my hon. Friend the…08 Jan 2025