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HANSARD Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) BillI thank my hon. Friend for that intervention and repeat that it remains to be seen how quickly that can be addressed. That is really our main point—we will scrutinise the…03 Sept 2024HANSARDPassenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) BillThank you for calling me to speak, Madam Deputy Speaker. I do not think that I have yet had the opportunity to express my pleasure in seeing you in your new role. May I also…29 Jul 2024HANSARD Making Britain a Clean Energy SuperpowerWill the hon. Lady give way?26 Jul 2024HANSARD Making Britain a Clean Energy SuperpowerIs the shadow Minister not aware it is exactly that negative narrative from her party that has held us back on the path to net zero?26 Jul 2024HANSARD Making Britain a Clean Energy SuperpowerIt is a genuine pleasure to see you in your new role, Madam Deputy Speaker. I also welcome the new Under-Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, the hon. Member for…26 Jul 2024HANSARD Making Britain a Clean Energy SuperpowerIndeed. We have had a Westminster Hall debate on that very subject, and I absolutely agree. Saving private companies money is no reason not to do something that is better for…26 Jul 2024HANSARD Making Britain a Clean Energy SuperpowerIndeed, there are not easy answers to all these questions. We need to look at the fine balance of cost versus getting community buy-in. There is going to be a transformation of…26 Jul 2024HANSARD Making Britain a Clean Energy SuperpowerI am only mentioning how important community energy is to Liberal Democrats. The Labour manifesto did not seem to have as much emphasis on it, but if we agree on it, hurrah! We…26 Jul 2024HANSARDWhistleblowers in the Civil Service17. What steps he is taking to protect whistleblowers in the civil service.25 Jul 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseI am pleased to see that the Leader of the House has survived the first rebellion of the new Parliament. Her Government should take advice from one of my Bath constituency’s most…25 Jul 2024HANSARDWhistleblowers in the Civil ServiceGood whistleblowing is good for government. Last year the National Audit Office published a report saying that the Government must do more to address governmental failures, and,…25 Jul 2024HANSARDEconomy, Welfare and Public ServicesThe shift to a green economy represents the most significant transformation for centuries. We must reverse the damaging rhetoric by the failed Conservative Government that the…22 Jul 2024HANSARDEconomy, Welfare and Public ServicesI do apologise to the hon. Member for Finchley and Golders Green, and to the whole House, for not recognising my duty to thank the hon. Lady for her wonderful speech. This means…22 Jul 2024HANSARD Clean Energy Superpower MissionI welcome the new Secretary of State to his place. I share his passion for climate action. Let me add, however, that next time he makes a statement we will need our copies in…18 Jul 2024HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMay I also say what a pleasure it is to see you back in your place, Mr Speaker? I welcome the Leader of the House to her position, and congratulate her on the election results:…18 Jul 2024HANSARD Holocaust Memorial BillI am extremely grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the debate, and I am grateful to the Father of the House for allowing me enough time to say what I want to say. I hope…22 May 2024HANSARD Holocaust Memorial Billrose —22 May 2024HANSARD Holocaust Memorial Billrose —22 May 2024HANSARD Holocaust Memorial BillExcuse me, Madam Chair, but I wish to speak only on Third Reading.22 May 2024HANSARD Holocaust Memorial BillI would like to make a speech.22 May 2024