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HANSARD Nightclub SafetyDoes the hon. Member feel, as I do, that there might be a fatality at some point? Then we would think, why do we always wait until something really dreadful happens before we take…08 Nov 2021HANSARDCommittee on Standards: Decision of the HouseWe have established that the corrupt and bad behaviour of some MPs damages all of us, so does the hon. Gentleman agree that what is needed now is the commitment of every single…08 Nov 2021HANSARD Nightclub SafetyGoing out and having fun is an important part of everyone’s life. We need it for our general wellbeing, to switch off from our busy working lives, and for our social lives. Nobody…08 Nov 2021HANSARD Nightclub Safetyrose—08 Nov 2021HANSARD Nightclub SafetyI totally respect what the hon. Gentleman says. Of course, we should not undo the fact that many men behave well and are decent towards women. However, we have a culture where…08 Nov 2021HANSARDCommittee on Standards: Decision of the HouseIt has been said in the media that some MPs are now walking through the corridors of Westminster feeling invincible. Does my hon. Friend agree that we are accountable to our…08 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 VaccinationsMany of my Bath constituents have got in touch to say that they have trouble getting access to the booster vaccines. This is particularly worrying for the clinically extremely…04 Nov 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIt has just been announced in the media that the Government are U-turning and have ditched immediate plans to overhaul the standards system. First, will the Leader of the House…04 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsMaking aviation net zero is clearly a big challenge. Earlier, the Secretary of State said that it is not flying that is the problem, but emissions from aircraft that use fossil…04 Nov 2021HANSARDRail ServicesIn Bath, we are still waiting for the full electrification of our lines, so perhaps the Minister will take that on board too. The direct line from Oldfield Park station in Bath to…04 Nov 2021HANSARD Ethiopia, Sudan and Tigray: Humanitarian SituationIs it not the case, time and again, that women are often the worst victims of violence in that form? Sexual violence against women is also something that we should point out when…03 Nov 2021HANSARD Ethiopia, Sudan and Tigray: Humanitarian SituationA constituent of mine has been unable to contact her family since the beginning of the conflict. Their stories are terrifying and upsetting. Does the hon. Lady agree that the…03 Nov 2021HANSARDG20 and COP26 World Leaders SummitI thank the Prime Minister for his updates on the G20 summit and COP26, and also for listening so carefully to the suggestions from these Benches. I am sure that he, too, is…03 Nov 2021HANSARDLifelong Learning and Skills DevelopmentI, too, welcome the new Secretary of State to his role. The Protect Student Choice campaign warns that many students might struggle to enrol on so large an occupation-specific…01 Nov 2021HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)If the climate emergency really is the most important thing for the Government, why did the Budget not mention it once?28 Oct 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIn recent weeks, Bath and North East Somerset have had some of the highest covid rates in England, as the Leader of the House, my constituency neighbour, will know. Despite No.…28 Oct 2021HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)Did the right hon. Gentleman, like me, also miss any announcement that points to the transformation to the green economy and green jobs?28 Oct 2021HANSARD Judicial Review and Courts BillDoes the right hon. Gentleman agree that the sign of a mature democracy is that it protects the marginalised and vulnerable? Government Members completely misunderstand that point.26 Oct 2021HANSARD Judicial Review and Courts BillThis issue absolutely is about that particular section of society who seem to be under attack in this case. Decisions have been made where those people should have been supported…26 Oct 2021HANSARD Judicial Review and Courts BillIt is a pleasure to follow the right hon. and learned Member for Kenilworth and Southam (Jeremy Wright). As someone with no legal training, I always enjoy listening to people with…26 Oct 2021