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HANSARD Obesity Strategy 2020I am particularly concerned about calorie labelling in restaurants. People who suffer from eating disorders are isolated and fearful of contact with others because they are…27 May 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseI am intrigued that the question I asked the Leader of the House last week has widespread support. I hope that he got his birthday song sung to him, and I wish him happy birthday…27 May 2021HANSARD Environment BillWe cannot continue to take nature for granted. This pandemic has highlighted the importance of nature for our physical and mental wellbeing. It has also exposed the inequalities…26 May 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I also congratulate the Leader of the House on his upcoming birthday? I wonder who is going to sing “Happy Birthday” to him. Perhaps it will be a rendition by one of the…20 May 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government’s own review warns that any changes to judicial review should be made only after the most careful consideration, so will the Government listen to themselves and…18 May 2021HANSARDProbateWhat steps he is taking to reduce the length of time taken to grant probate.18 May 2021HANSARDProbateOne of my constituents applied for probate and was mistakenly sent the wrong will. This was discovered only after they chased it and they discovered that the case had been closed,…18 May 2021HANSARDAntisemitic AttacksOn behalf of the Liberal Democrats, I would like to add our unequivocal condemnation of all forms of racism and hate speech, including the appalling antisemitic abuse recorded on…17 May 2021HANSARDSafe Streets for AllTalking about violence and the safety of our streets, following Sarah Everard’s murder and the outpouring of solidarity from women across the UK calling for an end to all forms of…17 May 2021HANSARDA Brighter Future for the Next GenerationThis Queen’s Speech could have been an opportunity for the Government to show real leadership on the challenges that face not only current generations but the generations to come.…13 May 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI send my congratulations to Pam Duncan-Glancy, the first permanent wheelchair user elected to the Scottish Parliament, but not all wheelchair users in public office have a good…13 May 2021HANSARDDebate on the AddressThe Government are good on promises but very poor on delivery. Does my right hon. Friend agree that we need very tough, short-term targets and an independent body that has the…11 May 2021HANSARDDebate on the AddressThe right hon. Lady is absolutely right. Does she agree that this will particularly impact on the delivery of green homes and getting to net zero?11 May 2021HANSARDMinisterial CodeThe Minister just said that public scrutiny is always welcome, so does he not agree that instead of all the reports relying on leaks in the newspapers and on accusations in…26 Apr 2021HANSARD Rights to ProtestIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Gray. I congratulate those who started the petition. Clearly, there are people out there who care about our democracy; it is…26 Apr 2021HANSARDSolar Power for SchoolsCommunity energy providers have successfully installed community solar on school roofs for many years, including in my constituency of Bath. This is one of the few remaining…26 Apr 2021HANSARDSolar Power for SchoolsWith reference to his Department’s proposals for a centralised procurement framework, what recent discussions he has had with the community energy sector on solar power for…26 Apr 2021HANSARDNeonicotinoid AlternativesOne hundred and fifty-seven of my Bath constituents have written to me since January to raise this issue. We must remember that we are in not only a climate emergency, but a…22 Apr 2021HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I also thank you, Mr Speaker, your team and the House authorities for keeping us all safe during a difficult year? Too many deaf people are still facing social exclusion, and…22 Apr 2021HANSARDNeonicotinoid AlternativesWhat steps he is taking to encourage the use of alternatives to neonicotinoids which do not harm pollinators.22 Apr 2021