Information between 3rd February 2025 - 23rd February 2025
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3 Feb 2025 - Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill - View Vote Context Adam Dance voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 343 Noes - 87 |
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11 Feb 2025 - Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Adam Dance voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 61 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 331 Noes - 65 |
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Adam Dance speeches from: Inheritance Tax Relief: Farms
Adam Dance contributed 1 speech (81 words) Monday 10th February 2025 - Westminster Hall HM Treasury |
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Adam Dance speeches from: Closure of High Street Services: Rural Areas
Adam Dance contributed 2 speeches (479 words) Wednesday 5th February 2025 - Westminster Hall Department for Business and Trade |
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Adam Dance speeches from: Accessibility of Radiotherapy
Adam Dance contributed 1 speech (43 words) Tuesday 4th February 2025 - Westminster Hall Department of Health and Social Care |
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Prescriptions: Fees and Charges
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) Monday 3rd February 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate he has made of the number of people not taking prescribed medication due to prescription charges. Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) No assessment has been made of the number of people not taking prescribed medication due to prescription charges. There are extensive arrangements in place in England to ensure that prescriptions are affordable for everyone. Approximately 89% of prescription items are dispensed free of charge in the community in England, and there is a wide range of exemptions from prescription charges already in place for which those with long term or chronic conditions may be eligible. Eligibility depends on the patient’s age, whether they are in qualifying full-time education, whether they are pregnant or have recently given birth, whether they have a qualifying medical condition, or whether they are in receipt of certain benefits or a war pension. People on low incomes can apply for help with their health costs through the NHS Low Income Scheme. Prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs) are also available. PPCs allow people to claim as many prescriptions as they need for a set cost, with three-month and 12-month certificates available. The 12-month PPC can be paid for in instalments. |
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Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) Tuesday 4th February 2025 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate she has made of the potential cost to local authorities of the provisions of the Children’s Wellbeing and School Bill. Answered by Catherine McKinnell - Minister of State (Education) I refer the hon. member for Yeovil to the answer of 20 January to Question 24930. |
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Kidneys: Transplant Surgery
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) Wednesday 5th February 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of prescription charges on the uptake of prescribed medication for people who have undergone a kidney transplant. Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) There are no plans to assess the impact of prescription charges on people who have undergone a kidney transplant. There are extensive arrangements in place in England to ensure that prescriptions are affordable for everyone. Approximately 89% of prescription items are dispensed free of charge in the community in England, and there is a wide range of exemptions from prescription charges already in place for which those with long term or chronic conditions may be eligible. Eligibility depends on the patient’s age, whether they are in qualifying full-time education, whether they are pregnant or have recently given birth, whether they have a qualifying medical condition, or whether they are in receipt of certain benefits or a war pension. People on low incomes can apply for help with their health costs through the NHS Low Income Scheme. Prescription prepayment certificates (PPCs) are also available. PPCs allow people to claim as many prescriptions as they need for a set cost, with three-month and 12-month certificates available. The 12-month PPC can be paid for in instalments. |
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Schools: Bullying
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) Tuesday 4th February 2025 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to reduce bullying in schools. Answered by Stephen Morgan - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education) I refer the hon. Member for Yeovil to the answer of 23 January 2025 to Question 22877. |
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Preventive Medicine
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) Wednesday 5th February 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the farming sector's provision of access to (a) healthy eating and (b) nature on preventative health care. Answered by Andrew Gwynne Shifting the focus from sickness to prevention is one of the three shifts in the Government’s mission for a National Health Service fit for the future, and is a cornerstone of supporting people to live healthier lives. We are working collaboratively across Government to deliver a resilient food system that promotes health and food security, protects the environment, and champions British farming. Consuming fruit and vegetables are critical parts of the Government’s dietary recommendations under the Eatwell Guide. Consumers in the United Kingdom would need to eat at least 30% more of a variety of fruits and vegetables by weight to meet the Government’s dietary recommendations. For fruits and vegetables, the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affair’s data suggest UK farms provide 53% of vegetables that are sold domestically, as well as 16% of the fruit. This means the farming sector plays a critical role in the sustainable and resilient food and nutrition security of the country, with a direct impact in preventing obesity and improving diet-related health. The food strategy will work to provide healthier, more easily accessible food to help people live longer healthier lives, and will support the Farming Roadmap to reduce the impact of farming on nature and biodiversity. Access to nature, including green spaces provided by farms, plays a crucial role in preventative healthcare. Studies have shown that exposure to natural environments can reduce stress, improve mental well-being, and lower the risk of conditions such as heart disease and obesity. Green spaces linked to farming, such as walking trails, woodlands, and agricultural land, help encourage physical activity, and foster social well-being. |
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Bovine Tuberculosis: Disease Control
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) Wednesday 5th February 2025 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the average cost to the public purse was of vets fees for testing cattle herds for bovine tuberculosis in 2023 and 2024. Answered by Daniel Zeichner - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) holds contracts with regional Delivery Partners to deliver the TB Eradication Strategies across England and Wales respectively. Each regional Delivery Partner maintains its own network of subcontracted veterinary practices who deliver TB skin testing on farms following TB Test allocation by APHA. Contract costs between APHA and its Delivery Partners include TB test delivery on farm, quality assurance, administration, travel, and a contribution to overhead costs of both the Delivery Partner organisations and their subcontractors.
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This information does not include costs of Gamma Interferon testing.
* A TB test event may include the whole herd (usually all the animals of at least 42 days of age), a proportion of a herd, or a few individual animals in a herd. |
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Agriculture: Diversification
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) Wednesday 5th February 2025 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of farm diversification on the working hours of farmers. Answered by Daniel Zeichner - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) Defra does not hold information on the impact of diversification on the working hours of farmers. Annual statistics on farm diversification of farm businesses in England are published. The latest results cover 2023/24 (Chapter 5: Diversification - GOV.UK) and include the proportion of farms engaging in diversified activities, the type of activities and the average income produced. They show that the proportion of farm businesses in England that have some diversified activity has gradually increased since 2014/15 and in 2023/24 was 71% of farms; these farms had an average (mean) income from diversified activities of £26,900. |
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Farms: Tenants
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) Wednesday 5th February 2025 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the the adequacy of the implementation of the Rock Review. Answered by Daniel Zeichner - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) Defra works closely with the Farm Tenancy Forum and together have delivered the majority of the Rock Review recommendations. These include making Environmental Land Management schemes more accessible for tenants, setting the standard for landlord, tenant and agent behaviour with a new Code of Practice and announcing England’s first Commissioner for the Tenant Farming Sector. Defra continues to ensure that the unique needs of the sector are accounted for in policy design. |
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Cattle: Carbon Capture and Storage
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) Wednesday 5th February 2025 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the methodology used to calculate the carbon sequestration generated by cattle. Answered by Daniel Zeichner - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) Defra has evaluated the methodologies used in on-farm carbon calculators to assess greenhouse gas emissions and carbon sequestration on-farm. This found that methodologies differed between these calculators. For example, there was no consistent, agreed approach taken to assess and report carbon removals or emissions from soil, land use or land use change. This divergence and a lack of verification has driven confusion, reducing trust and confidence in the resulting figures.
Building on the recommendations from the above research, Defra remains committed to developing a harmonised approach for measuring carbon emissions from farms. This will increase consistency and comparability across tools, thereby reducing uncertainty for farmers and the rest of the supply chain.
Defra also funds research to establish the impacts of farm systems, including bringing the latest cutting-edge science into the UK’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory. |
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Home Education: Neurodiversity
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) Monday 10th February 2025 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential (a) administrative and (b) psychological impact of children not being on school registers on home schooling families of neurodivergent children. Answered by Stephen Morgan - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education) There is currently no duty on parents to notify local authorities when they have elected to home educate their child. The ‘Children Not in School’ measures in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill will help remedy this by placing a duty on local authorities to maintain compulsory registers of all children not in school in their areas, and accompanying duties on parents and out-of-school education providers to provide information for these registers. Information recorded on registers could include whether an eligible child has special educational needs. This would enable local authorities to provide tailored support to these children and their families, and for a more accurate assessment to be made of the impact on these children of not being on school registers. Statutory guidance will be produced to go alongside the measures, which will set out requirements for local authorities and parents. The department has conducted an Equalities Impact Assessment on the ‘Children Not in School’ measures. As part of this assessment, we have considered the potential impact on children with special educational needs and disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent. |
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Cerliponase Alfa
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) Monday 10th February 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress has been made on the negotiations with Biomarine on the provision of Brineura as a treatment for Batten disease. Answered by Karin Smyth - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is currently developing guidance for the National Health Service on whether Brineura (cerliponase alfa) can be recommended for routine NHS funding, taking into account real-world evidence collected during a period of managed access. The NICE and NHS England are actively engaging with BioMarin, as well as other stakeholders in the development of the guidance. These discussions are complex, and given the exceptional nature of this evaluation and the impact on patients and their families, it is essential that they take the necessary time and care to reach the best possible outcome. All parties are also committed to providing updates to stakeholders, notwithstanding the necessity that discussions are undertaken in a confidential setting. |
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Bovine Tuberculosis: Disease Control
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) Thursday 13th February 2025 Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the average cost was of compensating farmers for cattle culled due to bovine tuberculosis in (a) 2023 and (b) 2024 to date. Answered by Daniel Zeichner - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) In 2023 a gross amount of £29,450,689.00 was spent on compensating farmers for cattle culled due to Bovine Tuberculosis in England. The average gross amount of compensation per animal culled was £1,454.86.
Data for 2024 is currently only available for the period 1 January to 30 September inclusive. During that period a total of £23,411,612.00 was spent on TB compensation for cattle, meaning an average gross payment per animal of £1,464.23.
TB compensation is determined by the GB average market value for cattle. |
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Fractures: South West
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) Thursday 13th February 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the timeline is for the opening of new Fracture Liaison Services in (a) Somerset and (b) the South West. Answered by Ashley Dalton - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care) Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) are a globally recognised care model and can reduce the risk of refracture for people at risk of osteoporosis by up to 40%. FLS are commissioned by integrated care boards (ICBs), which make decisions according to local need. This is the case for all ICBs in the South West, including the NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire ICB and the NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB. We remain committed to rolling out FLS across every part of the country by 2030. In the meantime, we are investing in 14 high-tech DEXA scanners, which are expected to provide an extra 29,000 scans to ensure that people with bone conditions get diagnosed earlier. |
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Agriculture: Apprentices and Vocational Education
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) Friday 14th February 2025 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to help improve (a) vocational education and (b) apprenticeships in agriculture. Answered by Janet Daby - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education) The government is developing a comprehensive strategy for post‐16 education and skills to break down barriers to opportunity, support the development of a skilled workforce in all sectors, including agriculture and drive economic growth through our industrial strategy. We have established Skills England to ensure we have the highly trained workforce required to deliver the national, regional and local skills needs of the next decade. It will ensure that the skills system is clear and navigable for individuals, both young people and older adults, strengthening careers pathways into jobs across the economy. The department’s reformed growth and skills offer, which will have apprenticeships at its core, will deliver greater flexibility for learners and employers. As a key first step towards greater flexibility, we are introducing new foundation apprenticeships for young people as well as shorter apprenticeships. These will help more people learn high-quality skills at work and fuel innovation in businesses across the country. During autumn 2024, Skills England engaged with employers and other key stakeholders on initial priorities for the new offer. The department will set out more detail on the offer in due course. The department will continue to support learners who wish to have a career in agriculture through its technical education offer, with a range of high-quality qualifications and apprenticeship opportunities at all levels. We recognise the crucial role that land-based colleges and providers play in delivering the skills training and innovation needed for the current and future workforce. Employers have developed several apprenticeships in the agriculture sector to support them to develop skilled workforces, including general farm worker (level 2), livestock unit technical (level 3) and assistant farm manager (level 4). 21 T Levels are being delivered in a range of in-demand subjects. T Levels in Agriculture, Land Management and Production, and Animal Care and Management are now being taught across the country, providing students with the core knowledge and skills needed for entry to a range of occupations in the rural sector. Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs), which are occupation-focussed level 4-5 qualifications, are approved and quality marked as providing the skills demanded in the workplace by employers. To date, 263 HTQs have been approved for delivery across a range of occupational routes, with the Agriculture, Environmental and Animal Care route becoming available for first teach from September 2025. |
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Home Education: Costs
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) Wednesday 12th February 2025 Question to the Department for Education: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate she has made of the cost of home schooling a child for (a) parents and (b) local education authorities in this financial year. Answered by Stephen Morgan - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education) The department does not hold data on the cost of elective home education for parents or local authorities. As set out in our elective home education guidance, parents who home educate assume the full financial responsibility for their child’s education, since a state-funded school place is available for their child. The new duties created by the Children Not in School measures in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill will include the creation of a duty on local authorities to create and maintain Children Not in School registers and a duty to provide support to home educating families, should it be requested. Local authority delivery will be funded by central government in line with the New Burdens Doctrine. To determine the level of funding, the department will carry out a new burdens assessment. |
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Rugby: Listed Events
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) Thursday 13th February 2025 Question to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of adding the Six Nations rugby union championship to the category A list of events not permitted to be broadcast solely on paid television services. Answered by Stephanie Peacock - Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) The current listed events regime is designed to ensure that sporting events of national significance are available to as wide an audience as possible, by prohibiting exclusive broadcasting of the event without prior consent from Ofcom. Listing does not guarantee that an event will be broadcast live, or on a free to air channel. Rights holders are not required to sell live rights for listed events and free-to-air broadcasters are not obliged to purchase them. The Government believes that the current list of events works well and that it strikes an appropriate balance between access to sporting events and allowing sports to maximise broadcasting revenue. Therefore, the Government has no plans to review the list at this time. It is right that the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and Six Nations Rugby take a considered and balanced approach: recognising the need to achieve reach with existing and new fans, the importance that the Six Nations has for the cultural pride of each of the Home Nations, all the while maximising broadcast revenue. |
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Thursday 6th March Adam Dance signed this EDM on Friday 7th March 2025 Recognition of Milngavie in Bloom 15 signatures (Most recent: 7 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Susan Murray (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dunbartonshire) That this House recognises the valuable work of Milngavie in Bloom for improving the environment of the local community of Milngavie; thanks them for 17 years of continued service; notes their particular work in looking after the planters in the town centre, the flowerbeds across town, the verges and green … |
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Wednesday 5th March Adam Dance signed this EDM on Friday 7th March 2025 12 signatures (Most recent: 7 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Paul Kohler (Liberal Democrat - Wimbledon) That this House regrets the Government’s decision to increase rail fares by 4.6%; notes that this decision comes while cancellations, delays and overcrowding remain endemic; further notes that the hike will cost many commuters hundreds of pounds a year; further regrets that this decision follows years of rising transport costs … |
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Thursday 6th March Adam Dance signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 7th March 2025 12 signatures (Most recent: 7 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House notes with concern the increasing challenge of ensuring children’s safety online, which remains more important than ever; recognises the need to consider whether existing guidance on smartphone use in schools should be put on a legislative footing; acknowledges that such a measure aims to create an environment … |
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Thursday 6th March Adam Dance signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 7th March 2025 Covid-19 Day of Reflection 2025 14 signatures (Most recent: 7 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh) That this House recognises 9 March as the Covid-19 Day of Reflection, a time to remember the lives lost during the pandemic and to acknowledge the profound impact on families, communities, and frontline workers; pays tribute to those who worked tirelessly to protect public health and support those affected; regrets … |
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Thursday 6th March Adam Dance signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 7th March 2025 Tree Cities of the World and Wokingham Borough Council 7 signatures (Most recent: 7 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham) That this House congratulates the 27 local authorities across the UK, including Wokingham Borough Council, that have been recognised by the Arbor Day Foundation and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization as Tree Cities of the World; recognises the vital contribution that urban forestry plays in creating liveable, pleasant spaces … |
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Tuesday 4th March Adam Dance signed this EDM on Thursday 6th March 2025 Impact Assessments of changes to Official Development Assistance 24 signatures (Most recent: 7 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) That an Humble Address be presented to His Majesty, that he will be graciously pleased to give directions that there be deposited in the House of Commons Library all impact assessments which His Majesty’s Government have made regarding the impact of the reduction of Official Development Assistance from 0.5% to … |
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Wednesday 5th March Adam Dance signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 6th March 2025 South West Blood Bikes' volunteers 6 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House celebrates the work of South West Blood Bikes as they complete their 350th delivery in support of Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; recognises the vital role of their dedicated volunteers in providing this free emergency courier service across Devon, ensuring the timely transport of blood, … |
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Wednesday 5th March Adam Dance signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 6th March 2025 6 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Caroline Voaden (Liberal Democrat - South Devon) That this House celebrates the launch of the Dads' Network, a new national organisation for community dads' groups which is based in Totnes; recognises the important work they do to support fathers and families across the country; commends their efforts to build a strong, supportive community for fathers; acknowledges their … |
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Tuesday 4th March Adam Dance signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th March 2025 13 signatures (Most recent: 7 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Ian Sollom (Liberal Democrat - St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire) That this House welcomes Colleges Week 2025 from 3-7 March 2025; celebrates the impact colleges have on local communities across the country in building brighter futures for their students and staff; and calls on the Government to address the persistent underfunding of further education colleges in the forthcoming Spending Review … |
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Tuesday 25th February Adam Dance signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th March 2025 15 signatures (Most recent: 4 Mar 2025) Tabled by: George Freeman (Conservative - Mid Norfolk) That this House marks British Science Week - a ten-day celebration of science, research and innovation – featuring thousands of events and activities across the UK for people of all ages; commends the efforts of the British Science Association to inspire and enable schools, community groups, cultural organisations, research institutions … |
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Monday 3rd March Adam Dance signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th March 2025 11 signatures (Most recent: 5 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House recognises the vital work carried out by primary healthcare professionals in sustaining the NHS; notes that primary care services provide essential health and social care to communities across the country; commends the nine GP practices in Newbury for their role as the first point of contact for … |
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Monday 3rd March Adam Dance signed this EDM on Tuesday 4th March 2025 Shortages of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy 30 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester) That this House expresses deep concern over the ongoing shortage of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT), a vital medication relied upon by 61,000 people across the UK, including those with pancreatic cancer and pancreatic exocrine insufficiency; notes with alarm that PERT shortages are predicted to continue until 2026, with no … |
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Thursday 13th February Adam Dance signed this EDM on Monday 3rd March 2025 Refusal of Citizenship to refugees who have made irregular crossings 66 signatures (Most recent: 7 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Nadia Whittome (Labour - Nottingham East) That this House expresses deep concern over the refusal of citizenship to refugees who have made irregular crossings to the UK; notes that this policy further punishes individuals whose claims of fleeing war, persecution, and danger have been upheld by the asylum system; further notes that, due to a lack … |
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Thursday 27th February Adam Dance signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 3rd March 2025 Climate Change Committee's 7th Carbon Budget 16 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House recognises the Climate Change Committee (CCC)’s 7th carbon budget as a clear pathway to UK energy security, protecting families and businesses from volatile fossil fuel prices controlled by authoritarian regimes; is deeply concerned by the CCC's findings that the UK has deliverable plans for only a third … |
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Thursday 27th February Adam Dance signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 3rd March 2025 21 signatures (Most recent: 7 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House notes the unprecedented decision of social care providers to protest outside Parliament; believes this must be a wake-up call for the Government on the disastrous state of adult social care; echoes their plea to save the sector from total collapse; further notes that inadequate social care accounts … |
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Wednesday 26th February Adam Dance signed this EDM on Monday 3rd March 2025 32 signatures (Most recent: 5 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House is deeply moved by the release of hostages after being held in captivity for over 16 months by Hamas; notes with disgust the way in which hostages have been treated while in captivity and during their release, such as the way in which Eli Sharabi was cruelly … |
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Wednesday 26th February Adam Dance signed this EDM on Monday 3rd March 2025 35 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House is deeply concerned by recent developments in the West Bank; believes that the deployment of Israeli military personnel to the West Bank, which constitutes one of the most significant military operations in the area since 2002, further escalates tensions and undermines the stability of the fragile ceasefires … |
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Wednesday 26th February Adam Dance signed this EDM on Monday 3rd March 2025 15 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon) That this House pays tribute to the life and wartime service of the late Jim Squires, formerly of No. 50 Squadron, Royal Air Force, and a Lancaster bomber Air Gunner who survived more than 35 sorties during the Second World War; recognises an extraordinary life lived to 99 years of … |
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Wednesday 26th February Adam Dance signed this EDM on Monday 3rd March 2025 Changes to Overseas Development Assistance 52 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton) That this House expresses concern over the Government’s decision to reduce the UK’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) from 0.5% to 0.3% of Gross National Income (GNI); agrees with the importance of strengthening the UK’s national security and defence commitments, particularly in light of increasing global security challenges, but recognises that … |
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Tuesday 25th February Adam Dance signed this EDM on Wednesday 26th February 2025 22 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat - Mid Dorset and North Poole) That this House recognises there is a rough sleeping emergency; highlights with concern the Rough Sleeping Inquiry's findings, published on 14 February 2025, of gaps between public institutions and housing support which put vulnerable people at greater risk of rough sleeping following discharge from health care settings or prison; notes … |
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Monday 24th February Adam Dance signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 25th February 2025 14 signatures (Most recent: 5 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale) That this House recognises hill farming to be critical to the protection and restoration of beautiful British upland farmland; acknowledges the world class standards of animal husbandry and food production practised by British upland farmers; notes that hill farmers work to improve biodiversity through sheep grazing and the protection of … |
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Monday 24th February Adam Dance signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 25th February 2025 17 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2025) Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes) That this House deeply regrets the Government’s decision to increase rail fares by 4.6%, at a time when performance on the rail network continues to decline; notes with concern that this increase fails to incentivise train use, undermining efforts to promote public transport as an affordable and sustainable alternative; expresses … |
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Monday 24th February Adam Dance signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 25th February 2025 30 signatures (Most recent: 3 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset) That this House recognises the vital contribution of British farmers to food security, environmental protection, and rural communities; notes with great concern that 30% of farms failed to make profit in 2023/24 and the UK has seen a 5.8% decline in dairy producers; acknowledges farmers are being forced to diversify … |
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Monday 24th February Adam Dance signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 25th February 2025 Wellbeing of home educated children 21 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) That this House recognises that for many children and their families, personalised home education is the best choice, and therefore affirms the rights of parents to choose home education where it is in their child’s best interest; notes that, in and of itself, home education does not present a safeguarding … |
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Thursday 13th February Adam Dance signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 24th February 2025 9 signatures (Most recent: 25 Feb 2025) Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House celebrates the recent addition of two seven-month-old capybaras, yet to be named, to Edinburgh Zoo; recognizes the work of Edinburgh Zoo towards conservation, education and the promotion of biodiversity; commends the outstanding conservation efforts of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS), who run Edinburgh Zoo, to … |
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Thursday 13th February Adam Dance signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 24th February 2025 Centenary of Murrayfield Stadium 7 signatures (Most recent: 25 Feb 2025)Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House celebrates the 100th anniversary of the opening of Murrayfield Stadium on 21st March 1925; notes that the first event held at Murrayfield was a Five Nations match between Scotland and England, which saw Scotland win the Calcutta Cup during their first Five Nations Grand Slam; further notes … |
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Wednesday 12th February Adam Dance signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 13th February 2025 24 signatures (Most recent: 5 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) That this House believes reform to the leasehold system is long overdue; notes that Liberals and Liberal Democrats have campaigned to end leasehold since the reforms David Lloyd George laid down in the People's Budget 1909; regrets that the Conservatives in government failed to protect leaseholders from dangerous cladding or … |
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Tuesday 11th February Adam Dance signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 12th February 2025 Yorkshire Cancer Research's 100th anniversary 16 signatures (Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough) That this House congratulates Yorkshire Cancer Research, based in Harrogate, on reaching its 100th anniversary this year; recognises the charity’s work across the region since it was founded in 1925; recognises and celebrates its role in funding research into cancer care and treatment and in pioneering new cancer prevention and … |
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Monday 10th February Adam Dance signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th February 2025 Mental health of women in farming 20 signatures (Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House recognises the urgent need to address the mental health crisis affecting women in British agriculture; acknowledges research by the University of Exeter and the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) which highlights financial pressures, long working hours, social isolation, and gender inequalities as contributing factors to poor mental … |
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Monday 10th February Adam Dance signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th February 2025 Royal Mail's universal service obligation 37 signatures (Most recent: 5 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset) That this House expresses its concern over Ofcom’s proposed changes to Royal Mail’s universal service obligation which would allow Royal Mail to alternate second-class deliveries, scrap second-class deliveries on Saturday and reduce delivery targets for first and second-class post; acknowledges the importance of a reliable Royal Mail service for rural … |
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Monday 10th February Adam Dance signed this EDM on Wednesday 12th February 2025 39 signatures (Most recent: 7 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House acknowledges the abject failure of the last Conservative Government to meet NHS targets; notes that this failure reflected devastating mismanagement which left hospitals crumbling, operations cancelled, pensioners treated on trolleys in corridors, and doctors and nurses at breaking point; further notes that our NHS was once the … |
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Thursday 6th February Adam Dance signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 7th February 2025 35 signatures (Most recent: 5 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton) That this House recognises the mental health crisis among the British agricultural sector; acknowledges that 95% of farmers in the UK under the age of 40 ranked poor mental health as one of the biggest hidden problems facing the industry; is concerned by RABI’s findings that revealed that one-in-five respondents … |
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Wednesday 5th February Adam Dance signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 6th February 2025 A&E waiting times in Berkshire 7 signatures (Most recent: 24 Feb 2025)Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House notes with concern that in December 2024 2,655 people admitted to A&E in the NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire Integrated Care Board were waiting over 12 hours; recognises the significant negative impact that long hospital wait times are having on people’s health; further notes with alarm that … |
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Wednesday 5th February Adam Dance signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 6th February 2025 Safety regulations for large-scale battery storage facilities 19 signatures (Most recent: 24 Feb 2025)Tabled by: Charlotte Cane (Liberal Democrat - Ely and East Cambridgeshire) That this House notes the increasing reliance on battery storage facilities, particularly lithium-ion technologies, to support renewable energy projects and grid stability; acknowledges the concerns raised by residents and emergency services in Ely and East Cambridgeshire regarding the safety implications of such sites; calls for such concerns to be recognised … |
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Wednesday 5th February Adam Dance signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 6th February 2025 35 signatures (Most recent: 3 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House celebrates Children’s Mental Health Week 2025, running from 3 to 9 February; notes with concern that 50% of children and young people with lifetime mental health problems first experience symptoms by the age of 14; further notes that this year's theme is Know Yourself, Grow Yourself, which … |
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Wednesday 5th February Adam Dance signed this EDM on Thursday 6th February 2025 76 signatures (Most recent: 3 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock) That this House believes that President Trump’s proposals for Gaza are dangerously irresponsible; recognises the need to uphold the rights and security of all citizens in Israel and Palestine; notes with concern that President Trump’s approach demonstrates total disregard for the rights and aspirations of the Palestinian people; acknowledges the … |
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Wednesday 5th February Adam Dance signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 6th February 2025 The Courier Food and Drink Awards shortlist 7 signatures (Most recent: 10 Feb 2025)Tabled by: Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat - North East Fife) That this House congratulates nine North East Fife businesses and chefs on being shortlisted for The Courier Food and Drink Awards in partnership with Barnetts Dundee; recognises The Boudingait in Cupar being nominated for Bar of the Year, Futtle in Anstruther and The St Andrews Brewing Company for Brewer of … |
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Wednesday 5th February Adam Dance signed this EDM as a sponsor on Thursday 6th February 2025 38 signatures (Most recent: 6 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle) That this House acknowledges the inherent risks undertaken by police officers, firefighters, paramedics and other members of the emergency services in the line of duty; notes that severe injuries sustained in the line of duty can prematurely end their careers; further notes with concern that current recognition for such sacrifices … |
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Tuesday 4th February Adam Dance signed this EDM on Thursday 6th February 2025 9 signatures (Most recent: 24 Feb 2025) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House expresses deep concern over the ongoing crisis in healthcare provision in Winchester, including the two declarations of critical incidents at Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester this winter; notes with alarm that a primary cause of hospital overcrowding is the lack of social care packages available from … |
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Tuesday 4th February Adam Dance signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th February 2025 Wheelchair services provided by AJM Healthcare 20 signatures (Most recent: 25 Feb 2025)Tabled by: Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans) That this House notes with deep concern the poor performance of AJM Healthcare, the leading provider of NHS wheelchair services, as set out in news reports and experienced by an increasing number of constituents; expresses its disappointment that responses to enquiries to that organisation are not forthcoming to its users, … |
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Tuesday 4th February Adam Dance signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th February 2025 National Apprenticeships Week 2025 38 signatures (Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Ian Sollom (Liberal Democrat - St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire) That this House welcomes National Apprenticeship Week from the 10th to the 14th February 2025; celebrates the positive impact apprenticeships have on the British economy; further welcomes any events in recognition of National Apprenticeship Week 2025; and encourages more businesses to consider the benefits of taking on apprentices within the … |
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Tuesday 4th February Adam Dance signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th February 2025 41 signatures (Most recent: 3 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West) That this House celebrates February as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) History Month 2025; recognises that this year's theme is activism and social change, highlighting the contributions of LGBT+ people who helped advance society for all; notes that LGBT+ History Month can facilitate conversations around the continuing struggle for … |
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Tuesday 4th February Adam Dance signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th February 2025 26 signatures (Most recent: 3 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat - Winchester) That this House recognises the urgent and growing challenge posed by drug-resistant superbugs emerging from the conflict in Ukraine and elsewhere, which have significantly impacted patient treatment and healthcare systems across Europe; acknowledges the severity of injuries sustained in the war and the subsequent need for medical care across multiple … |
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Tuesday 4th February Adam Dance signed this EDM on Wednesday 5th February 2025 33 signatures (Most recent: 3 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire) That this House notes the appalling state of repair of NHS hospitals across the country; notes that the NHS maintenance backlog has reached £13.8bn; further notes that decaying and inadequate facilities threaten the safety of patients and staff; believes it is an outrage that overcrowded hospitals must close operating theatres … |
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Tuesday 4th February Adam Dance signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th February 2025 Police funding settlement in rural areas 20 signatures (Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset) That this House notes with concern the ongoing funding disparities affecting rural police forces, particularly in areas such as West Dorset; recognises that rural forces face unique challenges, including vast geographical areas to cover with fewer officers, as well as significant seasonal population increases due to tourism, which are not … |
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Tuesday 4th February Adam Dance signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th February 2025 Electric vehicle charging costs 27 signatures (Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Claire Young (Liberal Democrat - Thornbury and Yate) That this House notes the growing number of electric vehicles on UK roads; is concerned that the current charging infrastructure is inadequate; recognises that helping people transition to owning an electric vehicle supports our Net Zero ambitions; further notes that making charging facilities available is key to ensuring people can … |
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Tuesday 4th February Adam Dance signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th February 2025 Unleashed Theatre Company and the King's Award for Voluntary Service 9 signatures (Most recent: 11 Feb 2025)Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay) That this House congratulates Unleashed Theatre Company on being awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest honour available to a voluntary organisation; recognises the outstanding work of Unleashed Theatre Company in supporting communities in one of the most deprived areas of Torbay; commends the dedication of its volunteers … |
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Tuesday 4th February Adam Dance signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 5th February 2025 32 signatures (Most recent: 5 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House marks World Cancer Day on 4 February 2025 and acknowledges the profound impact cancer has on individuals, families, and friends across the UK; recognises the courage and resilience of those living with cancer and the immeasurable support provided by loved ones; further recognises those who have sadly … |
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Monday 3rd February Adam Dance signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th February 2025 South Western Railway service standards and performance 16 signatures (Most recent: 24 Feb 2025)Tabled by: Luke Taylor (Liberal Democrat - Sutton and Cheam) That this House notes with deep concern the inadequate state of train services provided by South Western Railway, particularly affecting Worcester Park Station, but also across the broader train network; highlights the ongoing issues of frequent cancellations, delays, and short-formed trains, often leaving commuters unable to board and contributing to … |
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Monday 3rd February Adam Dance signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th February 2025 World Cancer Day and Leukaemia UK’s Take Action, Save Lives report 44 signatures (Most recent: 3 Mar 2025)Tabled by: Clive Jones (Liberal Democrat - Wokingham) That this House recognises that World Cancer Day is held on 4 February; welcomes the launch of Leukaemia UK’s report, Take Action, Save Lives, which highlights the need for a National Cancer Strategy with commitments to save and improve the lives of those affected by leukaemia; notes that nearly 60,000 … |
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Monday 3rd February Adam Dance signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 4th February 2025 Recognition of Mary Cobbett’s outstanding community contribution 7 signatures (Most recent: 10 Feb 2025)Tabled by: Roz Savage (Liberal Democrat - South Cotswolds) That this House recognises the exceptional dedication and community spirit of Mary Cobbett, whose tireless efforts have made a profound difference to the lives of many in Cirencester; acknowledges her role as a founder of Cirencester Pantry, a cooperative initiative that not only helps families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis … |
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Thursday 30th January Adam Dance signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 3rd February 2025 33 signatures (Most recent: 24 Feb 2025) Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House notes with deep concern the Government’s decision to reduce women’s health targets in NHS guidance, including the removal of the commitment to roll out women’s health hubs across all integrated care boards; recognises that these hubs provide vital services, including faster diagnosis for conditions such as endometriosis … |
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Thursday 30th January Adam Dance signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 3rd February 2025 40 signatures (Most recent: 3 Mar 2025) Tabled by: Jess Brown-Fuller (Liberal Democrat - Chichester) That this House notes the devastating toll of deaths and trauma in childbirth on families across the country; further notes that the Care Quality Commission investigation of over 100 maternity units found that 65% are not sufficiently safe; notes that maternity services are afflicted by low staff morale, burnout, absenteeism, … |
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Feb. 11 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 11 February 2025 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC12 Tim Farron Munira Wilson Ian Sollom Mike Martin Jess Brown-Fuller Adam Dance COMMITTEE STAGE |
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Feb. 11 2025
All proceedings up to 11 February 2025 at Public Bill Committee Stage Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill 2024-26 Bill proceedings: Commons Found: Munira Wilson Ian Sollom Freddie van Mierlo Dr Danny Chambers Liz Jarvis James MacCleary Adam Dance |
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Feb. 10 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 10 February 2025 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC11 Tim Farron Munira Wilson Ian Sollom Dr Danny Chambers Siân Berry Jess Brown-Fuller Adam Dance |
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Feb. 07 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 7 February 2025 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC11 Tim Farron Munira Wilson Ian Sollom Dr Danny Chambers Siân Berry Jess Brown-Fuller Adam Dance |
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Feb. 06 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 6 February 2025 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC11 Tim Farron Munira Wilson Ian Sollom Dr Danny Chambers Siân Berry Jess Brown-Fuller Adam Dance |
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Feb. 06 2025
All proceedings up to 6 February 2025 at Public Bill Committee Stage Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill 2024-26 Bill proceedings: Commons Found: Brown-Fuller Luke Taylor Freddie van Mierlo Liz Jarvis James MacCleary Ian Sollom Vikki Slade Adam Dance |
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Feb. 06 2025
Public Bill Committee Amendments as at 6 February 2025 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC11 Tim Farron Munira Wilson Ian Sollom Dr Danny Chambers Siân Berry Jess Brown-Fuller Adam Dance |
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Feb. 05 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 5 February 2025 Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC12 Tim Farron Munira Wilson Ian Sollom Mike Martin Jess Brown-Fuller Adam Dance COMMITTEE STAGE |