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HANSARDCharity-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 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseMay I also congratulate Lewis Hamilton on his extraordinary achievement, but since the Leader of the House and I enjoy disagreeing, I have to say I absolutely do not feel tempted…19 Nov 2020HANSARD Sport Sector: Financial SupportI, too, thank the Government for the support package that has been announced today, but no matter how much financial support there is, we need our supporters back in our stadiums.…19 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Employment RightsThank you, Sir Christopher. As Liberal Democrat spokesperson for equalities, I want to limit my remarks to disability employment and covid. This debate is very timely. Last week…17 Nov 2020HANSARD Cleveland Bridge: Weight LimitGood evening, Madam Deputy Speaker. I am very grateful to have been granted this debate on the future of Cleveland bridge, which is of high importance for my constituents in Bath.…17 Nov 2020HANSARD Cleveland Bridge: Weight LimitNext year will see the very latest technology deployed to save the 1920s concrete structure. The danger is that bringing back the heaviest lorries will hasten the collapse of the…17 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Employment RightsWill the hon. Gentleman give way?17 Nov 2020HANSARD Cleveland Bridge: Weight LimitI thank the Minister for the detailed description of what is taking place now, but, as I said in my remarks, this will take years, and in the meantime the people of Bath have an…17 Nov 2020HANSARD Cleveland Bridge: Weight LimitI thank the Minister for elaborating on the funds that are available. As I mentioned in my speech, the problem is that if the bridge continues to have heavy goods vehicles on it…17 Nov 2020HANSARD Participation in DebatesWith due respect, I disagree with the Leader of the House. It has been proved that we can vote remotely, thanks to the wonderful work of the digital team, and that is what we…16 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsUnder the planning laws, Bath and North East Somerset Council in my constituency negotiated a 64.9% biodiversity net gain as part of planning consent for a new development. Why…16 Nov 2020HANSARDHong KongExtending the right to apply for BNO status has been very welcome and indeed is a lifeline to many Hongkongers. However, the CCP is likely to do its utmost to obstruct the…12 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseBath it is a world heritage site and its protection is of national importance. Currently, 40-tonne heavy goods vehicles can go over the grade 2 listed Cleveland bridge, causing…12 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe need to have inclusive education across society, including the teaching of the less glorious parts of our history, that extends beyond Black History Month. Memorial 2007 is…12 Nov 2020HANSARDObesity: Covid-19It is a pleasure to take part in this debate with you in the Chair, Mr Davies, and I congratulate the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) on introducing this important issue.…10 Nov 2020HANSARDObesity: Covid-19The hon. Lady is focusing on the number of takeaways in those communities. They are there because people cannot cook for themselves. It is important that the Government look at…10 Nov 2020HANSARDFootball Spectator Attendance: Covid-19I pay tribute to Bath City Football Club. Bath is a city known for its rugby, but we have a thriving football club in the national league, and, since it has been in community…09 Nov 2020HANSARD Further Education FundingI am listening with interest to where the Government are putting money in, but I still cannot quite understand the reasoning behind taking away the union learning fund. I would be…04 Nov 2020HANSARD Agriculture BillGoodness—two minutes! I will just rush though this. The Lords were absolutely right to try to strengthen the Bill. They are listening to British farmers and British people, and…04 Nov 2020HANSARD Further Education FundingIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hosie, and to follow the many good points that we have already heard this afternoon. I have been a strong supporter of…04 Nov 2020