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HANSARD Business of the HouseLast night the Environment Secretary chose to say on ITV that there is “misinformation” about sewage being dumped into our rivers, rather than acknowledging the problem. That is…18 May 2023HANSARDPublic Access to NatureI congratulate the hon. Lady on securing this important debate, of which I am a co-sponsor. Does she agree that, along with access to nature, we need restoration of nature? Local…18 May 2023HANSARDPublic Access to NatureIn the south-west, only 5% of land is accessible to the public. A lot of green-belt land is privately owned and therefore not accessible to them. Does the hon. Lady agree that…18 May 2023HANSARDPublic Access to NatureThe hon. Member makes a great case for young people needing to have access to nature, but because there is so little directly accessible in their local area, they often have to…18 May 2023HANSARDTrade Deals: Environmental Standards14. What steps her Department is taking to uphold environmental standards in trade deals.18 May 2023HANSARDBuses: FundingThe Liberal Democrats welcome the extension of the bus fare cap, but it will not resolve the fundamental issues. Between 2021 and 2022, 1,100 bus services were cut, including 51…17 May 2023HANSARD Rail ServicesRail companies across the country are failing rail customers with fare hikes, cancellations and delays. Great Western Railway, whose line I use between Bath and London, is no…11 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I put on the record my admiration for the role that the right hon. Lady played during the King’s coronation? She was magnificent and represented us beautifully. Many of my…11 May 2023HANSARDFemale judges and prosecutors in AfghanistanThe Liberal Democrats stand in solidarity with women facing persecution in Afghanistan. I thank my right hon. Friend the Member for Kingston and Surbiton (Ed Davey), my hon.…09 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [Lords]Our biggest task worldwide is to get to net zero. We must transform our entire energy system. The Liberal Democrats welcome many of the Bill’s proposals. However, it is simply not…09 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [Lords]Does the hon. Gentleman think that it is important that we do something about methane flaring and venting, which I raised in my contribution?09 May 2023HANSARD Epidermolysis Bullosa: Drug Repurposing TrialsDoes the hon. Gentleman agree that the problem with skin conditions, particularly rare conditions, is that people are also embarrassed and want to hide them, which adds insult to…09 May 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [Lords]The Secretary of State rightly addresses the need to decarbonise and support industries that have been high users of carbon. The Bill as currently amended includes a ban on…09 May 2023HANSARD Funding for Major Infrastructure ProjectsThank you, Mr Sharma—again, it is a pleasure to see you in the Chair. I think I had just got beyond my first sentence, so I will repeat what I finished with. Currently, a…03 May 2023HANSARD Funding for Major Infrastructure ProjectsI do not know too much about ferry services, but I think the point that my right hon. Friend is making is that we cannot just look at one product in isolation. The cost benefits…03 May 2023HANSARD Funding for Major Infrastructure ProjectsThe debate has been interesting and I thank all colleagues for being here and sharing their considered thoughts. I think we all agree that long-term infrastructure projects are…03 May 2023HANSARD Funding for Major Infrastructure ProjectsMy hon. Friend’s intervention goes straight to the issue. What were the initial contracts the Government signed with contractors? We have to scrutinise the plans for delivery to…03 May 2023HANSARD Funding for Major Infrastructure ProjectsI beg to move, That this House has considered funding for major infrastructure projects. It is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mr Sharma. Any Government should have a…03 May 2023HANSARD Funding for Major Infrastructure ProjectsI share the Minister’s wish for HS2, but it is just that because there are so many delays, we are losing the public. Is it not important that the Government really come clean and…03 May 2023HANSARD Funding for Major Infrastructure ProjectsI thank the hon. Member for his intervention; I have already answered half the points he raises. The problem is that the Government need a scrutiny process to ensure that those…03 May 2023