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HANSARDDrug Dealing on Social MediaDrug dealing is absolutely rampant on social media. The Minister might be aware of the campaign I lead, together with the University of Bath, against spice-spiked vapes in school…12 Nov 2025HANSARD EnergyIs it not the truth that the reason energy bills are still so high is because we still produce a lot of electricity by burning gas? Burning gas, which is sold on the global…12 Nov 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. Following on from that, still less than 3% of rape cases result in a charge. It takes 400 days for resolution—painful delays for the victims. We have talked about this for so…11 Nov 2025HANSARDSupport for Dyslexic PupilsIs it not the case that people just become better at bluffing and finding coping strategies? But that does not really deal with the dyslexia.11 Nov 2025HANSARDSupport for Dyslexic PupilsIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Ms Butler, and I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Yeovil (Adam Dance) and the hon. Member for Broxtowe (Juliet Campbell)…11 Nov 2025HANSARDSupport for Dyslexic PupilsWe must also not forget that there is so much pleasure from reading, when we can read. Not to take away from attainment, but people receive a whole world of pleasure from reading…11 Nov 2025HANSARDBBC LeadershipThere are certainly many questions—particularly for those who deliberately set out to destroy the BBC—but I want to ask the Secretary of State this one. In the absence of the…11 Nov 2025HANSARD Council of Europe and the European Convention on Human RightsThe UK was instrumental in the creation of the ECHR. The Council of Europe now says that it is ready for reform. Is it not time for us to shape the future of human rights…05 Nov 2025HANSARD Houses in Multiple Occupation: Planning ConsentAs a university city, Bath has an increasing number of HMOs, not only but mainly because of increasing numbers of students. As we have heard, constituents living around HMOs face…04 Nov 2025HANSARDInvestment in BusinessesOne change that would encourage significant investment is UK participation in the EU’s internal electricity market. Energy trading with our closest neighbour is currently hugely…30 Oct 2025HANSARDMoles: Histological TestingIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Ms Jardine. I congratulate the hon. Member for Isle of Wight West (Mr Quigley) on securing this important debate—I call him a…30 Oct 2025HANSARDMoles: Histological TestingI called for teledermatology on another occasion because it absolutely works. Does the Minister have any figures on how many GPs are using that as the basis of their diagnosis? My…30 Oct 2025HANSARD Business of the HouseIn Bath we are so lucky to have three independent bookshops: Topping & Company, Persephone Books and Mr B’s. Proposed changes to maximum payment terms risk devastating the…30 Oct 2025HANSARD Statutory Maternity and Paternity PayBefore I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson, I thank you all for making sure that everyone got in. I hope you forgive me for being tough about it.27 Oct 2025HANSARD Statutory Maternity and Paternity PayI remind Members to please stick to the informal time limit. If they do not, I will have to make it a formal time limit.27 Oct 2025HANSARD Statutory Maternity and Paternity PayJim Shannon will still have two minutes, and then I will impose a formal time limit of 90 seconds.27 Oct 2025HANSARD Statutory Maternity and Paternity PayOrder. I remind Members that they should bob if they wish to be called in the debate. It is a very popular debate, for good reasons. I will impose an informal time limit of two…27 Oct 2025HANSARDWork of the County Court: Government ResponseThank you. That ends the statement.23 Oct 2025HANSARDNHS Workforce Levels: Impact on Cancer PatientsI remind all Members that they should bob if they wish to speak. The debate will run until 3.10 pm, and I intend to call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson at 2.38 pm.23 Oct 2025HANSARDWork of the County Court: Government ResponseWe begin with a Select Committee statement. Andy Slaughter will speak on the publication of the second special report of the Justice Committee, “Work of the County Court:…23 Oct 2025