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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 21 Jul 2025
Independent Water Commission

"In my constituency last year there were 2,036 sewage spills, lasting for a total of 28,360 hours. However, contrary to the Secretary of State’s earlier assertion, we do not know the volume of that dumping because it is not monitored. What steps are the Government taking to impose targets to …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 21 Jul 2025
Government Support for Ukrainians

"I congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this debate. He is making an important point. I have heard from a number of Ukrainians—particularly those from the east of the country—who cannot return home, as their home towns have been destroyed. They are looking for a more permanent solution than the …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 14 Jul 2025
Future of the Post Office

"In rural areas such as my Thornbury and Yate constituency, it can be difficult to travel to post offices in towns because of the lack of buses. If the Government are considering relaxing the distance and access criteria for post office provision, will they take that issue into account in …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 10 Jul 2025
Energy Planning

"The report highlights an ambiguity about what is said centrally by the Government and what is expected from industry. Separately from this report, the Select Committee has heard evidence on tidal range power generation from the Severn and, during visits, about innovative approaches. Does the Chair of the Select Committee …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 10 Jul 2025
Business of the House

"On Monday, I spoke to a constituent who works at the Jessie May charity, which provides hospice-at-home care for children and young people in my constituency and beyond. It is currently fundraising to meet running costs of £300,000—costs that cannot in any way be helped by the capital funding for …..."
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Mon 07 Jul 2025
Fossil Fuel Advertising and Sponsorship

"It is an honour to serve under your chairship, Mr Twigg. I thank everyone who signed this petition for securing this debate. RepRisk’s 2024 report identified 1,841 incidents of misleading communication globally in the past year; 56% of those cases involved environmental issues, and nearly a third of companies flagged …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 30 Jun 2025
Welfare Reform

"In her statement, the Secretary of State recognised that existing claimants

“rely on the income from PIP for so many different aspects of their lives.”

One aspect, for many, is work. Why does she think that new claimants will not have the same need and what “aspects of their lives” …..."

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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 25 Jun 2025
GP Funding: South-west England

"My hon. Friend is making a strong case for Three Shires medical practice, which has three surgeries in my constituency. Does he agree that if any of the surgeries were to close, it would be a disaster for patients because of the poor public transport links? Does he agree more …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 24 Jun 2025
Department for Education

"As we know, not all local education authorities are created equal. For those like South Gloucestershire, where schools are among the lowest funded in the country, the average rise quoted will not make up for years of underfunding. As I recently raised in this House, it is reported that two …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 24 Jun 2025
Department for Education

"I agree with what my hon. Friend says. Schools are disincentivised from taking action on special educational needs if they know that they have to fund the first £6,000.

Finally, I highlight the pressure of free school meals and breakfast clubs. Although the extension of that provision is of course …..."

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