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HANSARD Large Solar FarmsI agree with everybody that not engaging with communities is simply not on, and it is important that those who want to install renewable energy installations and solar farms need…09 Mar 2022HANSARDRussian Oil Import BanObviously, the crisis makes us all aware of consumer energy prices and how to contain them to some degree. To reduce the average energy cost for consumers, we need a replacement…09 Mar 2022HANSARDTrade with EU: SMEsIn my constituency, businesses keep contacting me to share details of the detrimental effects that Brexit has had on their business, such as countless zero-sales days, which they…03 Mar 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseIn cities such as Bath, Airbnb has had a devastating effect, and not only on the local housing market but on traditional B&Bs and small hotels. The effect is particularly dramatic…03 Mar 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseCommenting on people’s personal appearance is dangerous territory, but may I congratulate you, Mr Speaker, on your wonderful choice of tie?03 Mar 2022HANSARDTrade with EU: SMEs16. What support her Department is providing to SMEs that trade with the EU.03 Mar 2022HANSARDTackling Violence Against Women and GirlsWe have signed it but not ratified it. Is it really just a legal delay? I cannot understand it. We have been asking for this for about two years and we keep being fobbed off. Can…02 Mar 2022HANSARDCOP26 Presidency: PrioritiesReuters reports today that data show that the corporate world remains far from aligned with global climate goals and that some countries have gone backwards since the agreement.…02 Mar 2022HANSARDTackling Violence Against Women and GirlsOnce again, it is simply a matter of resources. Schools must be given extra resource to have specialists who guide young people into proper relationships. It will probably save us…02 Mar 2022HANSARDTackling Violence Against Women and GirlsIt is a real pleasure and privilege to speak in this debate. We have talked about this issue many times, and I could not agree more with the right hon. Member for Normanton,…02 Mar 2022HANSARDTackling Violence Against Women and GirlsWe talk about wider societal change and bringing young people up with proper relationship training. I was a secondary school teacher; that sort of relationship training is done at…02 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraineA considerable number of the 650,000 refugees from Ukraine will try to make it to the UK. I welcome the support that the Government have announced and the compassionate words that…01 Mar 2022HANSARDHMICFRS RecommendationsI welcome the Government’s intention to take violence against women and girls seriously at last. I put on record my disappointment that yesterday the Government did not agree to…01 Mar 2022HANSARDCorporate Transparency and Economic CrimeCan the Secretary of State confirm that any new legislation will make the beneficial ownership of all assets in the UK openly available for view and scrutiny, in a similar way to…28 Feb 2022HANSARD Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillThe amendment to the hate legislation does not create a new offence, and the Minister will be aware of that. I had a long discussion with the Law Commission last week, and it…28 Feb 2022HANSARD Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillI rise to speak in support of Lords amendment 72. Existing hate crime legislation must be extended to include misogyny, and the police must be required to record hate crimes as…28 Feb 2022HANSARD Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillI will not, because of time. We should start sending a very strong signal today. Hate crime legislation has made a difference to religious and racial hate crime, so why should…28 Feb 2022HANSARD Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillPerhaps I can help out and say that, although no legislation is a silver bullet, this measure would make powerful progress and take a powerful stance against certain attitudes…28 Feb 2022HANSARDHigher Education ReformToday’s announcement could severely undermine the creative courses in higher education. The Government’s figures on this are always skewed, because they do not reflect graduates…24 Feb 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseAn unspeakable human tragedy is unfolding in front of our eyes. We must stand with the people of Ukraine. Colleagues in the other place have scrapped tomorrow’s business to give a…24 Feb 2022