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HANSARD Climate ChangeThe Government’s commitment to the 2050 target is welcome, but we must ensure that that general commitment today is turned into clear interim targets and legislation. There has…24 Jun 2019HANSARD Climate ChangeCan we encourage the Minister to acknowledge—I wish he would listen—that as the 80% target now needs to be 100% by 2050, now is the perfect time to say we no longer support…24 Jun 2019HANSARD Climate Changerose —24 Jun 2019HANSARDSchool BudgetsThe funding crisis for schools in Bath is getting worse and worse. For example, one school has not employed a new teaching assistant in three years and another has only one…24 Jun 2019HANSARDClean Air StrategyThe Minister knows that Bath has a considerable air pollution problem. Idling cars make a measurable contribution to inner-city pollution. I recently tabled a private Member’s…20 Jun 2019HANSARD Court Closures: Access to JusticeI am keenly aware that I am probably the only person here who is not a member of the illustrious group of MPs on the Justice Committee. I hope that colleagues will forgive me for…20 Jun 2019HANSARD Court Closures: Access to JusticeIs it not also true that people often do not know exactly what the procedures are and are deterred by uncertainty about the costs that they will face?20 Jun 2019HANSARDRefugee Family ReunionIn previous debates, we have drawn attention to refugee children and the fact that they cannot sponsor a relative to come over—this is unlike what happens in other countries. Does…20 Jun 2019HANSARD Export Licences: High Court JudgmentIt is undeniable that the Government’s defiance in respect of the Court of Appeal ruling is disappointing. Given the public interest in the unfolding tragedy in Yemen, will the…20 Jun 2019HANSARDClean Air Strategy12. What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on delivering the clean air strategy 2019.20 Jun 2019HANSARD Breathing Space SchemeFinancial difficulties are considered an adverse childhood experience. Facing problem debt in the family as a child can perpetuate cycles of poor mental health, low achievement,…19 Jun 2019HANSARD EU/British Citizens’ RightsI stay in close contact with members of the3million in my Bath constituency and understand their real anxieties, particularly in respect of vulnerable and elderly EU citizens who…18 Jun 2019HANSARDViolent CrimeHere we are again after a weekend of shocking violence. My heart goes out to the families, friends and communities affected by these tragedies. Clearly, we must do better. What…17 Jun 2019HANSARDNet Zero Emissions TargetI, too, welcome today’s announcement. However, the Liberal Democrats are setting out more ambitious targets to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045, together with…12 Jun 2019HANSARDSolar Power20. What plans he has to help ensure that solar power is (a) accessible to and (b) affordable for all households.11 Jun 2019HANSARDSolar PowerI welcome the timely launch of the smart export guarantee yesterday, but many people will be disappointed by the decision not to set a minimum floor price to protect consumers and…11 Jun 2019HANSARD Rehabilitation of OffendersIf I understand it, this is about spent convictions. As we do not know the nature of any future inquiry in which spent convictions would need to be disclosed, would it not make…05 Jun 2019HANSARDPost-18 Education and FundingSuccessive Governments have neglected the importance of lifelong learning. This change of emphasis is welcome, but the proposed lifelong learning loan allowance is restricted to a…04 Jun 2019HANSARD Education FundingThe chief executive of a multi-academy trust in my constituency, Gary Lewis, says that next year there will be no A-level French or German in three of its sixth forms because the…04 Jun 2019HANSARDManagement of Offenders: Local Authorities and PCCsI also congratulate the new Ministers on their appointment. Short sentences target the most vulnerable offenders, especially women, with 75% of all women offenders sentenced to…04 Jun 2019