Debates between Antonia Bance and Daniel Zeichner during the 2024 Parliament

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Debate between Antonia Bance and Daniel Zeichner
Thursday 14th November 2024

(1 week ago)

Commons Chamber
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Daniel Zeichner Portrait Daniel Zeichner
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We have had a lot of debate about this issue, and I am perfectly happy to have discussions with hon. Members about the tax regime in general. One of the beneficial aspects of this policy may be to get the generational shift that farming in this country needs so much. There are many parts to this policy. It is a complicated policy, and in future we will have further discussions.

Antonia Bance Portrait Antonia Bance (Tipton and Wednesbury) (Lab)
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On 2 and 3 November, a massive burst water main in my constituency left 8,000 homes without water for more than 12 hours. The response of the water company, South Staffs Water, was slow, ineffective and secretive. Will the Minister remind South Staffs Water, and all water companies, of their responsibilities to help residents and work with local stakeholders following an incident?