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HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayI think it was in the dying days of the Obama Administration that Obama told students at a university that “ignorance is not a virtue.” Do we not need to put that across again and…27 Jan 2022HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayIt is an honour and privilege to follow so many moving speeches. I have been to many holocaust memorials across Germany and eastern Europe throughout my life: Bergen-Belsen, close…27 Jan 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseGiven the views that the Leader of the House has just expressed about the need for a snap general election following a change of Prime Minister, can he confirm that the Government…27 Jan 2022HANSARD Judicial Review and Courts BillWill the Minister accept that it is often a matter of life and death, and that therefore his argument does not really stick?25 Jan 2022HANSARD Judicial Review and Courts BillI take this opportunity to welcome my new colleague, my hon. Friend the Member for North Shropshire (Helen Morgan), to these Benches. I congratulate her on the excellent speech…25 Jan 2022HANSARD NHS Dentistry: Bristol and the South-westI understand from the dentists I speak to in my Bath constituency that the Government funding provided per patient just covers hygiene, not any of the repairs or dental work the…24 Jan 2022HANSARD NHS Dentistry: Bristol and the South-westThe number of child patients nearly halved in 2021 compared with 2019, with a 42% decrease in the south-west, including my constituency and his. Is the hon. Member as concerned as…24 Jan 2022HANSARDLevelling Up: Active TravelI thank the Secretary of State for that answer. He knows of course that travel accounts for nearly a third of the UK’s carbon dioxide emissions, with the majority coming from…24 Jan 2022HANSARDLevelling Up: Active Travel13. What role active travel will have in the forthcoming levelling-up White Paper.24 Jan 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseIt is always fun to discuss dogs with the Leader of the House. I remember that his daughter’s family pet is called Daisy. From cuddly dogs to warm homes, it has been reported in…20 Jan 2022HANSARDZero Emission VehiclesThe most pressing issue for a successful roll-out of electric vehicles is grid capacity. The National Grid is a private company. Who will pay for this huge investment in the…19 Jan 2022HANSARD Gas and Electricity CostsWill the hon. Member pick up on a point that I made? Customers who wanted to do the right thing and bought their energy from renewables only should not be subject to energy price…18 Jan 2022HANSARD Gas and Electricity CostsI thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention. We have had a debate on listed buildings and how we can help owners. It is complicated, but I do believe it is important that…18 Jan 2022HANSARD Gas and Electricity CostsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Edward. I reassure you that I will be brief. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross…18 Jan 2022HANSARDElections BillDoes the hon. Gentleman agree that the future of this country would look entirely different, particularly when it comes to the climate emergency, if we lowered the voting age?17 Jan 2022HANSARDElections BillMy right hon. Friend is making an excellent speech. For a long time people have complained that our country and our political culture are divided and polarised. Does he agree that…17 Jan 2022HANSARDElections BillThe Government themselves say time and again that EU citizens make such a contribution to the UK. Does the Minister agree that it seems a cynical move that EU citizens with…17 Jan 2022HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMay I, from the Liberal Democrat Benches, also pay tribute to the services of Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam? The Government are still ignoring people who are clinically extremely…13 Jan 2022HANSARD Draft Online Safety Bill ReportI, too, want to thank the Joint Committee for its very thorough report and for the recommendations it has made to the upcoming online safety legislation. As has already been…13 Jan 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseOn a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. The Leader of the House has just accused my Liberal Democrat colleagues in Bath and North East Somerset Council of racism. Independent…13 Jan 2022