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HANSARDCovid-19: Educational SettingsStudents in Bath and across the country feel massively let down. They are paying full tuition fees on top of rent for accommodation that they are not allowed to live in—we have…06 Jan 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseBefore I ask my question, Madam Deputy Speaker, may I take the opportunity to wish you, the Leader of the House, fellow MPs and members of staff a happy new year? May I also take…30 Dec 2020HANSARD Planning for the FutureDoes the right hon. Gentleman agree that the existing affordable home ownership product is a much better way of delivering social housing than the first homes proposal in the…15 Dec 2020HANSARD Planning for the FutureIs the problem about providing not affordable homes but social homes for rent? In Bath, the average house price is almost £500,000, and an affordable home would cost 20% less. It…15 Dec 2020HANSARDNational Trust: 125th AnniversaryIs it not time, however, on the 125th anniversary, to congratulate the National Trust on all the wonderful work that it has done—branching out to protect land and our natural…15 Dec 2020HANSARDNational Trust: 125th AnniversaryWill the Minister include in his praise the fact that the National Trust is setting itself a progressive agenda, telling a history that might not always be as traditional as some…15 Dec 2020HANSARD Planning for the FutureGovernment-commissioned research from University College London has found that homes built through permitted development rather than by going through the planning process are also…15 Dec 2020HANSARD Planning for the FutureSince it is important that we also hear about Bath, is it not also true that local councils know best? In Bath, 1,500 homes are permitted to be built. The council has made the…15 Dec 2020HANSARDOckenden ReviewOur heart goes out to all those who have suffered these tragic events and losses; those of us who are parents or grandparents suffer with these families. May I ask the hon. Lady a…10 Dec 2020HANSARD The Future of the High StreetI spent Small Business Saturday celebrating small businesses in Bath, but this is a very challenging time for our high streets. Many landlords are trying their best. British Land,…10 Dec 2020HANSARDRedirecting traffic from Cleveland BridgeI rise to present a petition on behalf of residents of Bath regarding Cleveland Bridge and the importance of protecting that historic structure. Online, this petition received…10 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseUnder the Erasmus+ programme, every year over 250 students study at the University of Bath alone and there are many thousands of students across the country who also study under…10 Dec 2020HANSARD EU Withdrawal AgreementCan the right hon. Gentleman give me an indication of when we will finish negotiating and debating Brexit, given that 10 months on from getting Brexit done, we are still debating…09 Dec 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillThe desire and the right of the UK as a sovereign nation to trade unhindered with all its regions and nations is undeniable, but it is what was part 5 of the Bill that is highly…07 Dec 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Impact on Schools and ExamsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship in this timely debate, Mr Gray. I am pleased to be discussing the subject again. I congratulate the young people who stand in…07 Dec 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThis week’s loss of Debenhams and 25,000 retail jobs is yet another blow to the sector. This Saturday is small business Saturday, and, like the hon. Member for Kensington…03 Dec 2020HANSARDAccess to Work SchemeAccording to recent research, 42% of employers feel discouraged from hiring people with a disability because they are not confident about how to support their needs through the…30 Nov 2020HANSARDAccess to Work SchemeWhat steps she is taking to increase promotion of the Access to Work scheme to employers.30 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseCarers across the UK do a remarkable and difficult job on a daily basis. Some 900,000 full-time unpaid carers rely on carer’s allowance, but at just £67.25 per week it is not…26 Nov 2020HANSARDCharity-funded Medical ResearchIt is a pleasure to speak in this debate with you in the Chair, Ms McVey. This is a timely debate ahead of tomorrow’s spending review. As the chair of the all-party parliamentary…24 Nov 2020