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Division Votes
31 Mar 2025 - Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Adam Dance voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 62 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 304 Noes - 62
31 Mar 2025 - Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Adam Dance voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 62 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 166 Noes - 305
31 Mar 2025 - Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Adam Dance voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 62 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 168 Noes - 302
31 Mar 2025 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill - 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 - 296 Noes - 170
31 Mar 2025 - Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Adam Dance voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 64 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 306
31 Mar 2025 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) 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 - 302 Noes - 167
31 Mar 2025 - Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) 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 - 301 Noes - 167
31 Mar 2025 - Business without Debate - 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 - 296 Noes - 164
2 Apr 2025 - Energy Conservation - View Vote Context
Adam Dance voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 56 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 349 Noes - 14


Speeches
Adam Dance speeches from: Access to Dentistry: Somerset
Adam Dance contributed 1 speech (54 words)
Tuesday 1st April 2025 - Westminster Hall
Department of Health and Social Care


Written Answers
Cancer: Arts
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
Monday 31st March 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 merits of increasing financial support for nurse-led arts and crafts groups for patients (a) with and (b) recovering from cancer.

Answered by Ashley Dalton - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)

We are committed to ensuring that all cancer patients are offered a Holistic Needs Assessment and Personalised Care and Support Planning, ensuring care is focused on what matters most to each person. This is being delivered in line with the NHS Comprehensive Model for Personalised Care, empowering people to manage their care and the impact of their cancer, and maximise the potential of digital and community-based support.

We are supporting those experiencing cancer with access to psychosocial support, which can include NHS Talking Therapy services and evidence-based psychological therapies for people with anxiety disorders and depression. In addition, NHS England has published service specifications for providers of children and young people’s cancer services, including reducing physical, emotional, and psychological morbidity arising from treatment.

We recognise the importance of using the voluntary and community sector to provide a range of holistic support offers for patients’ wellbeing and mental health. Social prescribing is a key component of the National Health Service’s Universal Personalised Care and is a way for general practices or local agencies to refer people to a Social Prescribing Link Worker. Social prescribing link workers focus on ‘what matters to me’ and connect people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support, including arts-based activities.

Cancer: Arts
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
Monday 31st March 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 merits of using arts and crafts groups to help support cancer (a) treatment and (b) recovery.

Answered by Ashley Dalton - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)

We are committed to ensuring that all cancer patients are offered a Holistic Needs Assessment and Personalised Care and Support Planning, ensuring care is focused on what matters most to each person. This is being delivered in line with the NHS Comprehensive Model for Personalised Care, empowering people to manage their care and the impact of their cancer, and maximise the potential of digital and community-based support.

We are supporting those experiencing cancer with access to psychosocial support, which can include NHS Talking Therapy services and evidence-based psychological therapies for people with anxiety disorders and depression. In addition, NHS England has published service specifications for providers of children and young people’s cancer services, including reducing physical, emotional, and psychological morbidity arising from treatment.

We recognise the importance of using the voluntary and community sector to provide a range of holistic support offers for patients’ wellbeing and mental health. Social prescribing is a key component of the National Health Service’s Universal Personalised Care and is a way for general practices or local agencies to refer people to a Social Prescribing Link Worker. Social prescribing link workers focus on ‘what matters to me’ and connect people to community groups and statutory services for practical and emotional support, including arts-based activities.

Mental Health Services: Young People
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
Wednesday 2nd April 2025

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans he has to improve early interventions for young people with severe mental health issues.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

We recognise the importance of early intervention, and that too many children and young people, including those with severe mental health issues, are not getting the support or care they need. That is why we will recruit 8,500 additional mental health workers across child and adult services, to reduce delays and provide faster treatment, whilst also helping to ease pressure on the busy mental health services.

We will provide access to a specialist mental health professional in every school, so that mental health conditions can be identified early on and prevented from developing into more serious conditions in later life.

In addition, NHS England is currently refreshing guidance on children and young people's eating disorders. The refreshed guidance will highlight the importance of awareness and early recognition of eating disorders within schools, colleges, primary care, and broader children and young peoples’ mental health services.

Apprentices: Planning
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
Monday 7th April 2025

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of reducing funding for level 7 apprenticeships on the number of chartered town planners in local government.

Answered by Janet Daby - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)

I refer the hon. Member for Yeovil to the answer of 20 January 2025 to Question 23140.

Road Works: Utilities
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
Monday 7th April 2025

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans she has to increase local authorities' powers to inspect roads that have temporarily been reinstated by utility companies conducting roadworks more frequently.

Answered by Lilian Greenwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

Local highway authorities already have powers to inspect both temporary and permanent reinstatements for compliance with the DfT's technical standards (the specification for the reinstatement of openings in the highway). Since 2023, a performance-based inspections regime has been in place which means those companies who fail inspections are inspected more than those who comply. As companies pay for inspections, there is also a strong financial incentive for them to meet standards.

Road Works: Utilities
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
Monday 7th April 2025

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she plans to take to reduce the time within which utility companies conducting roadworks must ensure that roads are permanently repaired to six months.

Answered by Lilian Greenwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

Utility companies can put temporary reinstatements in place following works to re-open roads to traffic whilst, for example, waiting for specialist materials which may be specified by local authorities such as a particular type of paving stone. Permanent reinstatements must be put in place within 6 months. The DfT has no plans to change these arrangements.

Road Works: Utilities
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
Monday 7th April 2025

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans she has to increase local authorities' powers to ensure the immediate permanent reinstation of roads by utility companies near (a) high-traffic areas, (b) hospitals, (c) schools and (d) other critical locations.

Answered by Lilian Greenwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

Utility companies can put temporary reinstatements in place following works to re-open roads to traffic whilst, for example, waiting for specialist materials which may be specified by local authorities such as a particular type of paving stone. Permanent reinstatements must be put in place within 6 months. The DfT has no plans to change these arrangements.

Apprentices: Health Services
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
Monday 7th April 2025

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of reducing funding for level 7 healthcare apprenticeships on skills shortages in the NHS; and what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on that funding.

Answered by Janet Daby - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)

I refer the hon. Member for Yeovil to the answer of 28 March 2025 to Question 39819.

Apprentices: Health Services
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
Monday 7th April 2025

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of reducing funding for level 7 healthcare apprenticeships on the number of advanced clinical practitioners in the NHS.

Answered by Janet Daby - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)

I refer the hon. Member for Yeovil to the answer of 28 March 2025 to Question 39819.

Apprentices: Health Services
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
Monday 7th April 2025

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of reducing funding for level 7 healthcare apprenticeships on the NHS long-term workforce plan.

Answered by Janet Daby - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)

I refer the hon. Member for Yeovil to the answer of 28 March 2025 to Question 39819.

Dyslexia: South West
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
Monday 7th April 2025

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what plans she has to improve (a) inclusivity and (b) expertise on dyslexia in mainstream schools in (i) Somerset and (ii) the South West.

Answered by Catherine McKinnell - Minister of State (Education)

The department is committed to improving support for all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including those with dyslexia and other neurodiverse conditions.

We are providing £1 billion more for high needs budgets in 2025/26 financial year, bringing total high needs funding to £11.9 billion. This funding will help local authorities and schools with the increasing costs of supporting children and young people with complex SEND.

Early identification of need and support is critical to improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND, including those with dyslexia. There are already a number of measures to help teachers do this, including the phonics screening check and statutory assessments at the end of key stage 2.

Schools should apply a ‘graduated approach’ to identify a child’s needs, plan appropriate support, implement that support and review it regularly to ensure it continues to meet their identified needs. Through this, schools should develop personalised approaches to supporting the unique needs of individual pupils. Schools should involve pupils and their parents in this process, taking their views into consideration.

The core content framework and early career framework, for trainee and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) respectively, cover the first three years or more at the start of a teacher’s career. They set out the core body of knowledge skills and behaviours that define great teaching, and from September 2025 will be superseded by the combined Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework (ITTECF), which sets out a minimum entitlement to training and must be used by providers of initial teacher training and those delivering training to ECTs to create their curricula. The ITTECF contains significantly more content related to adaptive teaching and supporting pupils with SEND.

Measures have also been introduced to support the effective teaching of reading, including for those at risk of falling behind. This includes the English Hubs programme, the publication of the reading framework and an updated list of high-quality systematic synthetic phonics programmes for schools.

The English Hubs programme is dedicated to improving the teaching of reading, with a focus on supporting children making the slowest progress in reading. As part of the continuous professional development provided by the English Hubs, the Reading Ambition for All programme has been launched to improve outcomes for children who need additional support with reading, including those with SEND.

In the South West there are 6 English Hubs: Cornerstone, Ilsham, Kernow, Mangotsfield, Ramsbury and ‘Unlocking Excellence’. This academic year, they are supporting a total of 130 schools with the Reading Ambition for All programme.

Dyslexia: South West
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
Monday 7th April 2025

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of support for dyslexic students in mainstream education in (a) Somerset and (b) the South West.

Answered by Catherine McKinnell - Minister of State (Education)

The department is committed to improving support for all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including those with dyslexia and other neurodiverse conditions.

We are providing £1 billion more for high needs budgets in 2025/26 financial year, bringing total high needs funding to £11.9 billion. This funding will help local authorities and schools with the increasing costs of supporting children and young people with complex SEND.

Early identification of need and support is critical to improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND, including those with dyslexia. There are already a number of measures to help teachers do this, including the phonics screening check and statutory assessments at the end of key stage 2.

Schools should apply a ‘graduated approach’ to identify a child’s needs, plan appropriate support, implement that support and review it regularly to ensure it continues to meet their identified needs. Through this, schools should develop personalised approaches to supporting the unique needs of individual pupils. Schools should involve pupils and their parents in this process, taking their views into consideration.

The core content framework and early career framework, for trainee and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) respectively, cover the first three years or more at the start of a teacher’s career. They set out the core body of knowledge skills and behaviours that define great teaching, and from September 2025 will be superseded by the combined Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework (ITTECF), which sets out a minimum entitlement to training and must be used by providers of initial teacher training and those delivering training to ECTs to create their curricula. The ITTECF contains significantly more content related to adaptive teaching and supporting pupils with SEND.

Measures have also been introduced to support the effective teaching of reading, including for those at risk of falling behind. This includes the English Hubs programme, the publication of the reading framework and an updated list of high-quality systematic synthetic phonics programmes for schools.

The English Hubs programme is dedicated to improving the teaching of reading, with a focus on supporting children making the slowest progress in reading. As part of the continuous professional development provided by the English Hubs, the Reading Ambition for All programme has been launched to improve outcomes for children who need additional support with reading, including those with SEND.

In the South West there are 6 English Hubs: Cornerstone, Ilsham, Kernow, Mangotsfield, Ramsbury and ‘Unlocking Excellence’. This academic year, they are supporting a total of 130 schools with the Reading Ambition for All programme.

Dyslexia: Yeovil
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
Monday 7th April 2025

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to support children diagnosed with dyslexia in Yeovil constituency.

Answered by Catherine McKinnell - Minister of State (Education)

The department is committed to improving support for all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including those with dyslexia and other neurodiverse conditions.

We are providing £1 billion more for high needs budgets in 2025/26 financial year, bringing total high needs funding to £11.9 billion. This funding will help local authorities and schools with the increasing costs of supporting children and young people with complex SEND.

Early identification of need and support is critical to improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND, including those with dyslexia. There are already a number of measures to help teachers do this, including the phonics screening check and statutory assessments at the end of key stage 2.

Schools should apply a ‘graduated approach’ to identify a child’s needs, plan appropriate support, implement that support and review it regularly to ensure it continues to meet their identified needs. Through this, schools should develop personalised approaches to supporting the unique needs of individual pupils. Schools should involve pupils and their parents in this process, taking their views into consideration.

The core content framework and early career framework, for trainee and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) respectively, cover the first three years or more at the start of a teacher’s career. They set out the core body of knowledge skills and behaviours that define great teaching, and from September 2025 will be superseded by the combined Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework (ITTECF), which sets out a minimum entitlement to training and must be used by providers of initial teacher training and those delivering training to ECTs to create their curricula. The ITTECF contains significantly more content related to adaptive teaching and supporting pupils with SEND.

Measures have also been introduced to support the effective teaching of reading, including for those at risk of falling behind. This includes the English Hubs programme, the publication of the reading framework and an updated list of high-quality systematic synthetic phonics programmes for schools.

The English Hubs programme is dedicated to improving the teaching of reading, with a focus on supporting children making the slowest progress in reading. As part of the continuous professional development provided by the English Hubs, the Reading Ambition for All programme has been launched to improve outcomes for children who need additional support with reading, including those with SEND.

In the South West there are 6 English Hubs: Cornerstone, Ilsham, Kernow, Mangotsfield, Ramsbury and ‘Unlocking Excellence’. This academic year, they are supporting a total of 130 schools with the Reading Ambition for All programme.

Pupils: Dyslexia
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
Monday 7th April 2025

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure early diagnosis of dyslexia in schools.

Answered by Catherine McKinnell - Minister of State (Education)

The department is committed to improving support for all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including those with dyslexia and other neurodiverse conditions.

We are providing £1 billion more for high needs budgets in 2025/26 financial year, bringing total high needs funding to £11.9 billion. This funding will help local authorities and schools with the increasing costs of supporting children and young people with complex SEND.

Early identification of need and support is critical to improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND, including those with dyslexia. There are already a number of measures to help teachers do this, including the phonics screening check and statutory assessments at the end of key stage 2.

Schools should apply a ‘graduated approach’ to identify a child’s needs, plan appropriate support, implement that support and review it regularly to ensure it continues to meet their identified needs. Through this, schools should develop personalised approaches to supporting the unique needs of individual pupils. Schools should involve pupils and their parents in this process, taking their views into consideration.

The core content framework and early career framework, for trainee and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) respectively, cover the first three years or more at the start of a teacher’s career. They set out the core body of knowledge skills and behaviours that define great teaching, and from September 2025 will be superseded by the combined Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework (ITTECF), which sets out a minimum entitlement to training and must be used by providers of initial teacher training and those delivering training to ECTs to create their curricula. The ITTECF contains significantly more content related to adaptive teaching and supporting pupils with SEND.

Measures have also been introduced to support the effective teaching of reading, including for those at risk of falling behind. This includes the English Hubs programme, the publication of the reading framework and an updated list of high-quality systematic synthetic phonics programmes for schools.

The English Hubs programme is dedicated to improving the teaching of reading, with a focus on supporting children making the slowest progress in reading. As part of the continuous professional development provided by the English Hubs, the Reading Ambition for All programme has been launched to improve outcomes for children who need additional support with reading, including those with SEND.

In the South West there are 6 English Hubs: Cornerstone, Ilsham, Kernow, Mangotsfield, Ramsbury and ‘Unlocking Excellence’. This academic year, they are supporting a total of 130 schools with the Reading Ambition for All programme.

Poverty: Somerset
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
Monday 7th April 2025

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate she has made of the potential impact of the Spring Statement 2025 on the number of benefit claimants at risk of poverty in (a) Yeovil constituency and (b) Somerset.

Answered by Alison McGovern - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)

The government's impact assessment regarding Health and Disability Reform is available at Spring Statement 2025 health and disability benefit reforms – Impacts.

An assessment of the poverty impacts of the reforms is not available at the constituency or local authority area level.

Responsible Dog Ownership Working Group
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
Monday 7th April 2025

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will reconvene the Responsible Dog Ownership Working Group.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

Defra is continuing to work with the police, local authorities and animal welfare groups to explore measures to reduce dog attacks and promote responsible dog ownership across all breeds of dog. We are currently considering the best way to take forward the Responsible Dog Ownership Taskforce.

Banking Hubs: Rural Areas
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
Monday 7th April 2025

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will hold discussions with LINK on the adequacy of (a) its assessment process for approving banking hubs in rural areas and (b) its considerations of the need for in-person banking services beyond access to cash when approving banking hubs.

Answered by Emma Reynolds - Economic Secretary (HM Treasury)

Banking has changed significantly in recent years with many customers benefitting from the ease and convenience of remote banking. The Government understands the importance of face-to-face banking to communities and high streets across the UK, and is committed to championing sufficient access for all as a priority. This is why the Government is working closely with industry to roll out 350 banking hubs across the UK. The UK banking sector has committed to deliver these hubs by the end of this Parliament. Over 220 hubs have been announced so far, and over 135 are already open.

Where a branch closure is announced or a community has submitted a cash access assessment request, LINK, the independent industry coordinating body responsible for making access to cash assessments, assesses a community’s access to cash needs, and will recommend appropriate solutions where it considers that a community requires additional cash services.

The FCA’s rules require designated firms to consider a range of factors in their assessments which will account for challenges in cash access faced in rural areas. For example, firms are required to consider the actual travel times and costs to reach cash access facilities and identify gaps in provision where these are unreasonable, which may be particularly the case in rural areas.

Whilst the government meets with LINK to discuss a variety of matters, any decisions on changes to LINK’s independent assessment criteria are a matter for LINK, the financial services sector, and for the FCA, which oversees the access to cash regime.

Dangerous Dogs: Registration
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
Monday 7th April 2025

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when he plans to publish public guidance on the process for withdrawing certificates of exemption for dogs wrongly registered as XL Bullies.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

We are currently working to develop a withdrawal scheme so that owners who no longer believe that their dog is an XL Bully can apply to have their certificate of exemption for their dog withdrawn. Information about this process will be available soon.

Road Works: Fees and Charges
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
Tuesday 8th April 2025

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans she has to ensure that at least 50 per cent of the revenue from the lane rental scheme is reinvested in (a) road resurfacing and (b) pothole repairs.

Answered by Lilian Greenwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

Charges for works that overrun are already set at up to £10,000 per day. The Government announced in December that we will apply overrun charges to weekends and bank holidays. We also announced that local authorities operating lane rental schemes will be required to spend 50% of surplus lane rental charges on highway maintenance, The regulations implementing these changes will be laid later in 2025. They will also double the level of fixed penalty notices available for some street works offences.

Road Works: Utilities
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
Tuesday 8th April 2025

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she plans to take to increase the level of overrun charges for utility companies responsible for delayed road repairs.

Answered by Lilian Greenwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

Charges for works that overrun are already set at up to £10,000 per day. The Government announced in December that we will apply overrun charges to weekends and bank holidays. We also announced that local authorities operating lane rental schemes will be required to spend 50% of surplus lane rental charges on highway maintenance, The regulations implementing these changes will be laid later in 2025. They will also double the level of fixed penalty notices available for some street works offences.

Road Works: Utilities
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
Tuesday 8th April 2025

Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she plans to take to introduce overrun charges for utility companies undertaking road repairs on weekends and bank holidays.

Answered by Lilian Greenwood - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)

Charges for works that overrun are already set at up to £10,000 per day. The Government announced in December that we will apply overrun charges to weekends and bank holidays. We also announced that local authorities operating lane rental schemes will be required to spend 50% of surplus lane rental charges on highway maintenance, The regulations implementing these changes will be laid later in 2025. They will also double the level of fixed penalty notices available for some street works offences.

Refugees: Ukraine
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
Wednesday 9th April 2025

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of increasing the application window for the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme to three months.

Answered by Seema Malhotra - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Education) (Equalities)

The 28-day window for applications to be submitted helps ensure effective operational planning and sufficient biometric enrolment capacity across all visa routes, which ultimately allows us to deliver the most efficient service for customers.

Those who apply before their current permission expires will retain the conditions of their current visa while their application is under consideration, enabling them to continue to exercise their rights to work, study, and live in the UK.

As with all aspects of our service delivery, this will continue to be monitored.

Refugees: Ukraine
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
Wednesday 9th April 2025

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make it her policy to enable Ukrainians living and working in (a) Yeovil Constituency, (b) Somerset, and (c) the South West of England to stay in the UK if there is peace in Ukraine.

Answered by Seema Malhotra - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Education) (Equalities)

We continue to keep the Ukraine Schemes under review to ensure they continue to meet the needs of Ukrainians in the UK.

We recognise the Ukrainian government’s desire for the future return of its citizens to Ukraine. It is important our approach respects these wishes. This is why we have always been clear that the Ukraine schemes provide temporary sanctuary, and not a route to permanent settlement in the UK. There are other routes available for those who wish to settle in the UK permanently, if they meet the requirements.

Immigration: Ukraine
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
Wednesday 9th April 2025

Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, for what reason she removed the five year settled status pathway for Ukrainians living in the UK.

Answered by Seema Malhotra - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Education) (Equalities)

We continue to keep the Ukraine Schemes under review to ensure they continue to meet the needs of Ukrainians in the UK.

We recognise the Ukrainian government’s desire for the future return of its citizens to Ukraine. It is important our approach respects these wishes. This is why we have always been clear that the Ukraine schemes provide temporary sanctuary, and not a route to permanent settlement in the UK. There are other routes available for those who wish to settle in the UK permanently, if they meet the requirements.

Refugees: Ukraine
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
Friday 11th April 2025

Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to support Ukrainians staying in (a) Yeovil constituency, (b) Somerset, and (c) the South West of England in the long term.

Answered by Alex Norris - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)

Councils receive integration funding of £5,900 per Homes for Ukraine arrival to support guests to rebuild their lives and fully integrate into communities. All councils have the flexibility to use this funding as best suits the local area and the specific needs of the Ukrainian guests that they support. This could include measures to support guests to access employment, develop their English language skills, and access privately rented accommodation.

The Department for Education supports adults aged 19+ in England who do not have English as a first language to access ESOL provision via the Adult Skills Fund.

Thank-you payments to sponsors of Homes for Ukraine guests have also been extended for 18-months under the Ukraine Permission Extension scheme, to support guests who wish to remain in sponsorship and provide enough time for guests and sponsors to plan for next steps.

All Ukraine visa holders have rights to work, live and study as well as access to healthcare and welfare support in the UK.

Sustainable Farming Incentive: South Somerset
Asked by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil)
Thursday 10th April 2025

Question to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs:

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions he has had with farmers in (a) Yeovil constituency and (b) south Somerset on the closure of the Sustainable Farming Initiative.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner - Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)

Defra ministers are engaging with farmers and stakeholders regarding the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI). On the SFI, Ministers have met specifically with the NFU, National Beef Association, British Poultry Council, Soil Association, Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers, National Pig Association, National Sheep Association, British Egg Industry Council, National Federation of Young Farmers, British Free Range Egg Producers Association, LAA, Tenant Farmers Association and Country, Land and Business Association.



Early Day Motions Signed
Tuesday 22nd April
Adam Dance signed this EDM on Thursday 1st May 2025

Right to peaceful protest and freedom of assembly

19 signatures (Most recent: 1 May 2025)
Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove)
That this House recognises that the right to peaceful protest and freedom of assembly is a cornerstone of a free and democratic society and insists that it must be safeguarded; expresses serious concern over the wide-ranging draconian anti-protest powers introduced by the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 and …
Tuesday 29th April
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Public Hearts defibrillator campaign

16 signatures (Most recent: 30 Apr 2025)
Tabled by: Max Wilkinson (Liberal Democrat - Cheltenham)
That this House congratulates Clare Seed and everyone at the Public Hearts campaign for their work in installing 100 lifesaving defibrillator machines in Cheltenham; notes that the Public Hearts campaign is a leading example of how the charity, private and public sectors can work together on lifesaving health initiatives; applauds …
Tuesday 29th April
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Frome Town Women Football Club

12 signatures (Most recent: 1 May 2025)
Tabled by: Anna Sabine (Liberal Democrat - Frome and East Somerset)
That this House celebrates Frome Town Women Football Club, an independently run football club providing football for women, aged 16 and over, in and around Frome, as well as providing football opportunities to over 100 local girls each week; acknowledges the role the club plays in creating a positive and …
Tuesday 29th April
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Congratulating Prime Minister Mark Carney

22 signatures (Most recent: 1 May 2025)
Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney on his victory in the Canadian elections; reflects with gratitude on the deep historic and culture ties between our countries; celebrates our shared values and joint commitment to liberalism, free trade and democracy; strongly supports the strengthening of ties between the UK …
Tuesday 29th April
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Challenges in the hair and beauty sector

7 signatures (Most recent: 30 Apr 2025)
Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh)
That this House is concerned by the challenges facing the hair and beauty industry due to the labour-intensive nature of the sector and structural issues within the VAT system, challenges to the employer model, and the lingering impact of the covid-19 pandemic; acknowledges the year-round demand for these services and …
Friday 25th April
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Wadebridge Foodbank

9 signatures (Most recent: 30 Apr 2025)
Tabled by: Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrat - North Cornwall)
That this House congratulates Wadebridge Foodbank for receiving The King's Award for Voluntary Service; recognises the vital contribution of the Foodbank's volunteers who collectively give their time to support individuals and families in Wadebridge, Bodmin, Camelford, Padstow, and the surrounding areas; acknowledges the Foodbank’s dedication to providing food and essential …
Monday 28th April
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Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week

18 signatures (Most recent: 1 May 2025)
Tabled by: Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat - Eastleigh)
That this House marks Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Week from 26 April to 4 May 2025; recognises the unpredictability and variable presentation of the disease in the 150,000 living with MS in the UK; notes the need to provide individualised support to manage the unique symptoms and needs of each …
Monday 28th April
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Comic art

9 signatures (Most recent: 1 May 2025)
Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House celebrates the UK’s vibrant and flourishing comic industry; praises the ingenuity and originality of British comic artists and publishers; notes the launch of Comic Book UK as a representative voice for the industry, which includes the publishers of some of the world's most celebrated comics and best …
Monday 28th April
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Prevent strategy

25 signatures (Most recent: 1 May 2025)
Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove)
That this House welcomes the transparency in publishing the recent Prevent Learning Reviews; further welcomes the announcement of a permanent Commissioner who will likely undertake engagement with communities impacted by Prevent; urges the Government to swiftly act on concerns of the communities disproportionately impacted by Prevent; and further urges the …
Thursday 13th March
Adam Dance signed this EDM on Monday 28th April 2025

Three promotion places from the National League

20 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025)
Tabled by: Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow and Gateshead East)
That this House recognises the importance of the pyramid system in English football; welcomes efforts to distribute revenue more fairly across the system, and acknowledges the vital role of the 72 National League clubs as the top tier of non-League football in England; applauds the National League’s adoption of the …
Wednesday 23rd April
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Palantir Technologies, Peter Thiel and the NHS (No. 2)

22 signatures (Most recent: 1 May 2025)
Tabled by: Martin Wrigley (Liberal Democrat - Newton Abbot)
That this House believes that every individual deserves high-quality healthcare, accessible when and where it’s needed and free at the point of use; further believes in the importance of upholding British democratic values throughout the work of the Government and all public services; notes the negative implications of Government contracts …
Wednesday 23rd April
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Earth Day 2025

20 signatures (Most recent: 30 Apr 2025)
Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House celebrates Earth Day on 22 April 2025, marking its 55th anniversary; recognises the global importance of this year’s theme, Our Power, Our Planet; acknowledges that Earth Day brings together millions of people worldwide in collective action to protect the environment, and that this year’s theme highlights the …
Wednesday 23rd April
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Restless legs syndrome

20 signatures (Most recent: 1 May 2025)
Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House recognises the significant impact of restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, which affects up to 10% of the UK population; notes with concern that current NICE guidelines do not reflect the increasing clinical evidence regarding the risks associated with dopamine agonists, including the growing …
Wednesday 23rd April
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Immigration application fees for young adults and children

25 signatures (Most recent: 1 May 2025)
Tabled by: Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat - Westmorland and Lonsdale)
That this House expresses deep concern over the current cost of visa application fees, particularly the lack of a fee waiver for indefinite leave to remain (ILR); notes that in June 2022, the previous Government changed the immigration rules for young adults and children to shorten the settlement route for …
Wednesday 23rd April
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Morrisons breakfast clubs

13 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025)
Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House commends Morrisons for providing free breakfasts to support families during the Easter school holidays between 7 and 27 April 2025; notes this is the third year of their partnership with Kellogg’s, and in that time, they have provided over 22,000 bowls of cereal; recognises the breakfast clubs …
Wednesday 23rd April
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Great British Beef Week 2025

13 signatures (Most recent: 1 May 2025)
Tabled by: Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat - Orkney and Shetland)
That this House recognises Great British Beef Week (GBBW) from 23 April to 30 April 2025, a nationwide campaign which celebrates the exceptional taste of British beef and which highlights the hard work and dedication of the farmers who produce it; notes that GBBW is now in its 15th year; …
Wednesday 23rd April
Adam Dance signed this EDM on Thursday 24th April 2025

UK parliamentarians sanctioned by the Russian Federation

33 signatures (Most recent: 1 May 2025)
Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough)
That this House unequivocally supports those hon. and Rt hon. Members and Peers targeted by the Russian Federation in the latest round of retaliatory sanctions announced on 23 April 2025; condemns the Russian Government’s continued attempts to stifle international criticism and accountability for its illegal and unjustified invasion of Ukraine; …
Wednesday 23rd April
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Sanctioning of UK Parliamentarians by Russia

41 signatures (Most recent: 1 May 2025)
Tabled by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
That this House condemns the Russian Federation’s decision to impose sanctions on Members of the UK Parliament, for standing up in support of Ukraine and in defence of democracy across Europe; notes that this action by the Kremlin is part of a wider pattern of intimidation and disinformation aimed at …
Tuesday 22nd April
Adam Dance signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025

Food poverty

10 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025)
Tabled by: Roz Savage (Liberal Democrat - South Cotswolds)
That this House recognises the vital work of Malmesbury and District Foodbank in supporting people in crisis by providing emergency food packs and helping them find further support from other agencies and charities; pays tribute to the leadership of Dick Gray, Operations Trustee, and Simon Kershaw, Operations Manager, whose dedication …
Tuesday 22nd April
Adam Dance signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025

Practical driving tests in the South West

14 signatures (Most recent: 30 Apr 2025)
Tabled by: Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrat - Chippenham)
That this House notes the significant delays in access to practical driving tests across the United Kingdom; recognises the particular impact this has on learners in rural areas where access to public transport is limited and the ability to drive is often essential for employment, education and caring responsibilities; acknowledges …
Tuesday 22nd April
Adam Dance signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025

National League restructuring

9 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025)
Tabled by: Steve Darling (Liberal Democrat - Torbay)
That this House celebrates the decision of Torquay United FC, alongside all 72 National League clubs, to vote unanimously in favour of introducing a third promotion place from the National League into League Two; recognises that this change would bring the promotion structure in line with that between League Two …
Tuesday 22nd April
Adam Dance signed this EDM on Wednesday 23rd April 2025

Sentencing Guidelines and pre-sentence reports

21 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025)
Tabled by: Josh Babarinde (Liberal Democrat - Eastbourne)
That this House recognises that everyone should be treated equally under the law; further recognises the vital role pre-sentence reports (PSRs) play in providing courts with the information they need to make informed sentencing decisions that keep our communities safe while aiming to rehabilitate offenders; believes that the equal application …
Tuesday 22nd April
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Somerset County Cricket Club and Tom Banton

7 signatures (Most recent: 28 Apr 2025)
Tabled by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington)
That this house congratulates Tom Banton and Somerset County Cricket Club for his remarkable record-breaking score on the weekend of the 5th of April; commends Tom for making history with the highest ever score by a Somerset batter in first class cricket, achieved in the Rothesay County Championship First Division …
Tuesday 8th April
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75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights

25 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)
Tabled by: Tom Gordon (Liberal Democrat - Harrogate and Knaresborough)
That this House celebrates the 75th anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), signed in 1950, which has been a cornerstone of the Council of Europe and continues to evolve to meet modern human rights challenges; recognises and celebrates the Convention’s role in protecting the rights and fundamental …
Tuesday 8th April
Adam Dance signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd April 2025

Rural bus services

32 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)
Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset)
That this House recognises the significant challenges faced by rural communities in accessing reliable public transport, particularly in West Dorset constituency and the wider South West; notes with concern that many rural bus services remain sparse and irregular, making it difficult for elderly and disabled residents to travel to medical …
Tuesday 8th April
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Public libraries

18 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)
Tabled by: Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon)
That this House congratulates the regional winners of Library of the Year at the British Book Awards 2025, including Braunton Library in North Devon, winner of South West England's Library of the Year; recognises the important contribution libraries make to advancing reading and literacy skills among both children and adults, …
Tuesday 8th April
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Retirement of GPs and national GP strategy

14 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)
Tabled by: Rachel Gilmour (Liberal Democrat - Tiverton and Minehead)
That this House congratulates Dr Simon Johnson-Ferguson and Dr Helen Johnson-Ferguson, of Bampton Surgery in Tiverton and Minehead, for the decades of service they have given as GPs to the people of Bampton and its environs and the NHS; wishes them both a happy, if early, retirement; notes however with …
Tuesday 8th April
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Stepping Hill Hospital

8 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025)
Tabled by: Lisa Smart (Liberal Democrat - Hazel Grove)
That this House expresses deep concern at the urgent and worsening state of infrastructure at Stepping Hill Hospital in Hazel Grove, where the repairs backlog is reported to exceed £134 million; notes with alarm the numerous reports from constituents regarding unsafe and inadequate facilities, including power cuts delaying treatments, flooding …
Monday 7th April
Adam Dance signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd April 2025

Small and medium-sized enterprises in defence procurement

21 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)
Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House recognises the vital role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK defence industry, providing innovation, flexibility and high-quality jobs across the country; notes with concern the longstanding inefficiencies in the Ministry of Defence’s procurement system, including delays, overspends and inflexible processes that restrict SME participation; …
Monday 7th April
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Oaklands College success in sport and academia

8 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025)
Tabled by: Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat - St Albans)
That this House recognises the outstanding work being carried out by Oaklands College in fostering sporting, academic and vocational excellence; commends the College for its longstanding commitment to developing talent and providing students with exceptional opportunities since 1921, most recently exemplified by the establishment of the Sports High Performance Centre; …
Monday 7th April
Adam Dance signed this EDM on Tuesday 22nd April 2025

Ukrainian Action Team Devon

10 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2025)
Tabled by: Caroline Voaden (Liberal Democrat - South Devon)
That this House congratulates the Ukrainian Action Team Devon on the remarkable achievement of donating their 50th vehicle to support Ukraine; acknowledges the dedication and commitment of all volunteers involved; commends the team for sending seven trucks of vital aid to Poland on 8th March 2025, ensuring essential supplies reach …
Thursday 3rd April
Adam Dance signed this EDM on Monday 7th April 2025

International Day for Mine Awareness

22 signatures (Most recent: 23 Apr 2025)
Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell)
That this House recognises International Day for Mine Awareness on 4 April 2025; acknowledges the UK’s proud history in championing the Mine Ban Treaty and producing many of the world’s deminers; notes with deep concern the devastating impact of landmines, cluster munitions, and unexploded ordnance, which continue to kill and …
Thursday 3rd April
Adam Dance signed this EDM on Monday 7th April 2025

Abduction of Ukrainian children

48 signatures (Most recent: 1 May 2025)
Tabled by: Calum Miller (Liberal Democrat - Bicester and Woodstock)
That this House expresses its anger and revulsion at the abduction of over 30,000 Ukrainian children since the start of Russia's invasion; notes with disgust this tactic of the Russian Armed Forces, which threatens to rob Ukraine of its future; believes that these mass abductions authorised by President Putin constitute …
Wednesday 2nd April
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Work of the Royal British Legion in Stratford-on-Avon

10 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2025)
Tabled by: Manuela Perteghella (Liberal Democrat - Stratford-on-Avon)
That this House recognises the vital work of the Royal British Legion branches across Stratford-on-Avon, including in Alcester, Bidford-on-Avon, Newbold-on-Stour, Claverdon, Henley-in-Arden, Long Compton, Shipston-on-Stour, Stratford-upon-Avon and Studley; praises their tireless efforts to ensure that remembrance is kept alive and that the sacrifices of our brave service men and women …
Wednesday 2nd April
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Israeli Defence Force attacks on humanitarian workers

68 signatures (Most recent: 1 May 2025)
Tabled by: Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat - Cheadle)
That this House is deeply shocked by the killing of 15 paramedic and rescue workers in Gaza, whose bodies were discovered handcuffed in mass graves following an attack from the Israeli Defence Force; notes the statement by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, condemning the attack …
Wednesday 2nd April
Adam Dance signed this EDM on Thursday 3rd April 2025

Protecting children from data exploitation

41 signatures (Most recent: 1 May 2025)
Tabled by: Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat - Harpenden and Berkhamsted)
That this House believes that social media platforms and online services must be designed with children’s safety in mind; notes that under current UK law, children as young as 13 can have their personal data collected, processed, and used for targeted advertising and algorithm-driven content; further notes that the majority …
Tuesday 1st April
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Disability hate crime

38 signatures (Most recent: 1 May 2025)
Tabled by: Christine Jardine (Liberal Democrat - Edinburgh West)
That this House condemns the increase in recorded disability hate crime across the UK; notes with concern that, despite an overall drop on the previous year, there were more than 10,000 incidents recorded in England and Wales in the year to March 2024, with conviction rates for violent offences at …
Tuesday 1st April
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Strode College awarded the CyberFirst Silver Award

6 signatures (Most recent: 7 Apr 2025)
Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House congratulates Strode College on being awarded the CyberFirst Silver Award by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC); acknowledges the College’s exceptional efforts in advancing cybersecurity education and inspiring students to pursue careers in the sector; praises the successful hosting of CyberCon by Strode College’s T Level students, …
Tuesday 1st April
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Festival Medical Services and Ukraine

10 signatures (Most recent: 22 Apr 2025)
Tabled by: Sarah Dyke (Liberal Democrat - Glastonbury and Somerton)
That this House commends the remarkable efforts of Nich Woolf, Chair of the Somerton-based Festival Medical Services (FMS), and his three fellow volunteers for driving 1,600 miles through France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and Poland to deliver a fully equipped FMS ambulance to Ukraine, which was handed over to a …
Monday 31st March
Adam Dance signed this EDM on Tuesday 1st April 2025

Humanitarian response to the Myanmar earthquake

49 signatures (Most recent: 1 May 2025)
Tabled by: Monica Harding (Liberal Democrat - Esher and Walton)
That this House offers its deepest condolences to the people of Myanmar and Thailand after the devastating earthquake and tragic loss of life; recognises the work done by responders to rescue survivors from rubble, deliver food and provide urgent medical assistance; welcomes the Government’s announcement of a £10 million package …
Monday 31st March
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Whitchurch banking hub

11 signatures (Most recent: 29 Apr 2025)
Tabled by: Helen Morgan (Liberal Democrat - North Shropshire)
That this House welcomes the opening of a banking hub in the Shropshire market town of Whitchurch, providing vital in-person banking and cash services to its residents; notes that the constituency of North Shropshire has lost five high street bank branches since 2021; acknowledges the contribution of Cash Access UK …