Information between 17th July 2025 - 5th September 2025
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16 Jul 2025 - Competition - View Vote Context Gideon Amos voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 49 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 333 Noes - 54 |
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16 Jul 2025 - Competition - View Vote Context Gideon Amos voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 49 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 334 Noes - 54 |
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2 Sep 2025 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Gideon Amos voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 71 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 365 Noes - 164 |
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2 Sep 2025 - English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill - View Vote Context Gideon Amos voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 70 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 367 |
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3 Sep 2025 - Hospitality Sector - View Vote Context Gideon Amos voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 63 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 158 Noes - 334 |
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4 Sep 2025 - House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill - View Vote Context Gideon Amos voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 338 Noes - 74 |
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4 Sep 2025 - House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill - View Vote Context Gideon Amos voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House One of 57 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes Tally: Ayes - 336 Noes - 77 |
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Gideon Amos speeches from: Hospitality Sector
Gideon Amos contributed 2 speeches (622 words) Wednesday 3rd September 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Science, Innovation & Technology |
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Gideon Amos speeches from: English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
Gideon Amos contributed 1 speech (62 words) 2nd reading Tuesday 2nd September 2025 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Gideon Amos speeches from: Birmingham Bin Strikes
Gideon Amos contributed 1 speech (215 words) Tuesday 22nd July 2025 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government |
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Gideon Amos speeches from: Victory over Japan: 80th Anniversary
Gideon Amos contributed 2 speeches (594 words) Monday 21st July 2025 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Defence |
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Gideon Amos speeches from: Government Support for Ukrainians
Gideon Amos contributed 1 speech (65 words) Monday 21st July 2025 - Commons Chamber Department for Education |
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Courts: Working Hours
Asked by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) Tuesday 22nd July 2025 Question to the Ministry of Justice: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many court sitting days were allocated in (a) Taunton and (b) the UK in each of the last five years. Answered by Sarah Sackman - Minister of State (Ministry of Justice) In Taunton, the following allocations were made: Allocation and Outturn for For Years 2021 – 2026 Crown
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Family
In the rest of England and Wales, the allocations were as followed. Please note that justice is devolved in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
In England and Wales: Allocations for years 2021 – 2026
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Members: Correspondence
Asked by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) Tuesday 29th July 2025 Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when he plans to respond to the correspondence (a) dated 28 April 2025 and (b) its follow-up dated 19 June 2025, concerning ABCD Bethlehem. Answered by Hamish Falconer - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) Apologies for the delay in responding to the hon. Member's correspondence, I issued a response to the hon. Member on 11 July 2025. |
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Wills: Disability
Asked by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) Thursday 4th September 2025 Question to the Ministry of Justice: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether she plans to review the statutory will process to help ensure that it is accessible for (a) people with disabilities and (b) their families. Answered by Sarah Sackman - Minister of State (Ministry of Justice) The Law Commission recently completed a substantial review of the Law of Wills, and its report “Modernising Wills Law” was published on 16 May 2025. A copy of the report can be found at: https://lawcom.gov.uk/project/wills/#3-Documents. The report provides a thorough analysis of the case for reforming the law and procedure governing statutory wills. The Government will make further announcements on the response to the report in due course, once it has given the report the detailed consideration it deserves. |
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General Practitioners: Taunton and Wellington
Asked by: Gideon Amos (Liberal Democrat - Taunton and Wellington) Wednesday 3rd September 2025 Question to the Department of Health and Social Care: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many of the 2,000 GPs recruited through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme have been recruited in Taunton and Wellington constituency. Answered by Stephen Kinnock - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care) Data for July 2025 shows that since October 2024, 2,097 newly qualified general practitioners have been recruited through the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme, nine of which were recruited in the NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board, in which the Taunton and Wellington constituency is located. The data is not available at constituency level. |
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Monday 1st September Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Wednesday 3rd September 2025 Humanitarian situation in Gaza 52 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat - Kingston and Surbiton) That, given the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe taking place in Gaza, the ongoing captivity of hostages by Hamas, and the planned expansion of the Israeli military's operations into Gaza City, an humble Address be presented to His Majesty that he will be graciously pleased to give directions that there be laid … |
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Tuesday 22nd July Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Monday 1st September 2025 Support for local independent businesses, shops, markets and producers 31 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat - Epsom and Ewell) That this House recognises the vital role local independent businesses, shops, markets and producers play in our communities and economy; supports the Buy Local, Back Britain campaign encouraging everyone to buy local and support the shops and makers that give high streets their unique character; notes that buying local keeps … |
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Monday 21st July Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Monday 1st September 2025 Statutory consultees for sustainable development 20 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset) That this House notes the Government’s ambition to build 1.5 million new homes but believes these must be the right homes in the right places; further notes that in West Dorset constituency 70% of land lies within a designated National Landscape and that the rural economy depends on a healthy … |
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Monday 21st July Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Monday 1st September 2025 14 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party - Strangford) That this House notes the annual Samaritans Awareness day to be held on 24 July 2025; highlights the charity’s wonderful work with those who need someone to talk to in recognition of the fact that mental health problems affect around one in four people in any given year; further highlights … |
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Monday 21st July Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Monday 1st September 2025 22 signatures (Most recent: 2 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat - Tewkesbury) That this House notes with concern the vast quantity of safe food that is discarded daily in the UK, approximately 26,082 tonnes; further notes the significant greenhouse gas emissions caused by food waste across the country; recognises that, under current legislation, many companies are unable to donate surplus food to … |
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Monday 21st July Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Monday 1st September 2025 Provision of trained Family Liaison Officers 20 signatures (Most recent: 2 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Freddie van Mierlo (Liberal Democrat - Henley and Thame) That this House recognises the devastating impact of suicide on the families and loved ones left behind; notes with concern the lack of structured and consistent support for those affected; further notes that families often face a confusing, traumatic aftermath involving police procedures, post-mortem processes, and coroners’ inquests without adequate … |
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Tuesday 15th July Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Monday 1st September 2025 UK-based medical charities in Palestine 79 signatures (Most recent: 15 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat - Oxford West and Abingdon) That this House expresses its appreciation for those working for UK-based medical charities in Palestine, including Medical Aid for Palestinians, Glia, Doctors Without Borders and the British Red Cross; commends volunteers for these charities, whose Palestine-based staff take huge personal risks to provide medical aid so crucial to a Gazan … |
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Monday 14th July Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Monday 1st September 2025 Mental health in farming (No. 2) 19 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Lee Dillon (Liberal Democrat - Newbury) That this House recognises the significant stresses faced by farmers, including rising production costs, lower margins, Government policies and long hours, and acknowledges the negative impact these factors can have on their mental health; notes with concern that 95% of young farmers in the UK consider mental health to be … |
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Friday 11th July Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Monday 1st September 2025 Reform of the special educational needs and disabilities system 55 signatures (Most recent: 12 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham) That this House notes with deep concern the persistent crisis in the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system, following years of neglect; welcomes the Government’s acknowledgement of the urgent need for reform; further notes the widespread anxiety among parents, carers and professionals that forthcoming changes may undermine the rights … |
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Thursday 10th July Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Monday 1st September 2025 30 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrat - South Cambridgeshire) That this House is deeply concerned about the impacts of extreme temperatures this summer; is further concerned that poorly insulated housing puts lives at risk during heat waves especially for the most vulnerable people suffering with extreme temperatures in care homes, hospitals and temporary accommodation; notes with concern the findings … |
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Thursday 10th July Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Monday 1st September 2025 Funding and role of community pharmacies 26 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat - West Dorset) That this House notes the vital role played by community pharmacies in delivering frontline healthcare and reducing pressure on general practice and hospitals; recognises that in areas such as West Dorset, 17 pharmacies dispense around 160,000 prescriptions each month and help save approximately 2,500 GP appointments; expresses concern that despite … |
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Wednesday 9th July Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Monday 1st September 2025 Government policy on the Hillsborough Law 84 signatures (Most recent: 4 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Ian Byrne (Labour - Liverpool West Derby) That this House notes the Prime Minister’s promise to introduce the Hillsborough Law to Parliament before the 36th anniversary of the disaster on 15 April 2025; deeply regrets that this commitment was not met and that the Government has yet to table the legislation; expresses grave concern at reports that … |
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Wednesday 18th June Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Monday 1st September 2025 UK trade with illegal settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories 38 signatures (Most recent: 16 Sep 2025)Tabled by: Will Forster (Liberal Democrat - Woking) That this House notes with grave concern the recent announcement of 22 new Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, in clear violation of international law; further notes that trade with illegal settlements contributes to their entrenchment and expansion, undermining the prospects for a just and lasting peace; believes that … |
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Monday 11th November Gideon Amos signed this EDM on Monday 1st September 2025 54 signatures (Most recent: 1 Sep 2025) Tabled by: Adam Dance (Liberal Democrat - Yeovil) That this House notes with concern the dramatic decline in swift populations across the country; recognises that swift bricks are a sensible, low-cost solution to support the reintroduction of swift nesting sites in areas where they have been lost; further notes that swift bricks can be easily implemented into different … |
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24 Jul 2025, 4:12 p.m. - House of Lords "Gideon Amos MP as we have heard, I " Baroness Pidgeon (Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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24 Jul 2025, 4:04 p.m. - House of Lords "Gideon Amos, the LibDem MP, Minister " Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay (Conservative) - View Video - View Transcript |
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4 Sep 2025, 6:14 p.m. - House of Lords "House of Commons by Gideon Amos MP member for Taunton and Wellington, " Baroness Grender (Liberal Democrat) - View Video - View Transcript |
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Planning and Infrastructure Bill
173 speeches (40,427 words) Committee stage Thursday 24th July 2025 - Lords Chamber Department for Transport Mentions: 1: None Under questioning from my honourable friend David Simmonds and Gideon Amos, the Liberal Democrat MP, - Link to Speech 2: Baroness Pidgeon (LD - Life peer) could have unintended consequences and committed to respond to concerns raised by my colleague Gideon Amos - Link to Speech |
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Points of Order
7 speeches (917 words) Tuesday 22nd July 2025 - Commons Chamber Mentions: 1: Judith Cummins (Lab - Bradford South) Danny Chambers, Jess Brown-Fuller, Wendy Chamberlain, Steve Darling, Vikki Slade, Olly Glover, Gideon Amos - Link to Speech |
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Victory over Japan: 80th Anniversary
75 speeches (14,678 words) Monday 21st July 2025 - Commons Chamber Ministry of Defence Mentions: 1: James Cartlidge (Con - South Suffolk) Member for Taunton and Wellington (Gideon Amos) spoke specifically about veterans and the issue of Northern - Link to Speech 2: Luke Pollard (LAB - Plymouth Sutton and Devonport) Member for Taunton and Wellington (Gideon Amos), whose remark about everyday folk who get caught up in - Link to Speech |
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Sep. 05 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 5 September 2025 - large print Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Maguire Rachel Gilmour Susan MurrayJosh Babarinde Marie Goldman Andrew GeorgeMr Joshua Reynolds Gideon Amos |
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Sep. 05 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 5 September 2025 Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC32 John Milne Mr Paul Kohler Ellie Chowns Sarah Dyke Gideon Amos Chris Coghlan Alex BrewerHelen MorganSteve |
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Sep. 04 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 4 September 2025 - large print Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Maguire Rachel Gilmour Susan MurrayJosh Babarinde Marie Goldman Andrew GeorgeMr Joshua Reynolds Gideon Amos |
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Sep. 04 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 4 September 2025 Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC32 John Milne Mr Paul Kohler Ellie Chowns Sarah Dyke Gideon Amos Chris Coghlan Alex BrewerHelen MorganSteve |
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Sep. 03 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 3 September 2025 - large print Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Maguire Rachel Gilmour Susan MurrayJosh Babarinde Marie Goldman Andrew GeorgeMr Joshua Reynolds Gideon Amos |
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Sep. 03 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 3 September 2025 Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC32 John Milne Mr Paul Kohler Ellie Chowns Sarah Dyke Gideon Amos Chris Coghlan Alex Brewer Rachel |
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Sep. 02 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 2 September 2025 - large print Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Maguire Rachel Gilmour Susan MurrayJosh Babarinde Marie Goldman Andrew GeorgeMr Joshua Reynolds Gideon Amos |
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Sep. 02 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 2 September 2025 Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: _NC33 John Milne Mr Paul Kohler Ellie Chowns Sarah Dyke Gideon Amos Chris Coghlan Alex Brewer Rachel |
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Sep. 01 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 1 September 2025 - large print Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Maguire Rachel Gilmour Susan MurrayJosh Babarinde Marie Goldman Andrew GeorgeMr Joshua Reynolds Gideon Amos |
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Jul. 23 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 23 July 2025 - large print Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Jess Brown-Fuller Richard Foord John Milne Monica Harding Rachel Gilmour Marie Goldman Gideon Amos |
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Jul. 23 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 23 July 2025 Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Sabine Jess Brown-Fuller Richard Foord John Milne Monica Harding Rachel Gilmour Marie Goldman Gideon Amos |
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Jul. 22 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 22 July 2025 - large print Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Jess Brown-Fuller Richard Foord John Milne Monica Harding Rachel Gilmour Marie Goldman Gideon Amos |
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Jul. 22 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 22 July 2025 Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Sabine Jess Brown-Fuller Richard Foord John Milne Monica Harding Rachel Gilmour Marie Goldman Gideon Amos |
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Jul. 21 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 21 July 2025 - large print Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Jess Brown-Fuller Richard Foord John Milne Monica Harding Rachel Gilmour Marie Goldman Gideon Amos |
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Jul. 21 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 21 July 2025 Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Sabine Jess Brown-Fuller Richard Foord John Milne Monica Harding Rachel Gilmour Marie Goldman Gideon Amos |
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Jul. 18 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 18 July 2025 - large print Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Jess Brown-Fuller Richard Foord John Milne Monica Harding Rachel Gilmour Marie Goldman Gideon Amos |
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Jul. 18 2025
Notices of Amendments as at 18 July 2025 Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 2024-26 Amendment Paper Found: Sabine Jess Brown-Fuller Richard Foord John Milne Monica Harding Rachel Gilmour Marie Goldman Gideon Amos |
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Tuesday 5th August 2025
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Source Page: Letter dated 09/06/2025 from Matthew Pennycook MP to members of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill Committee regarding points raised during the public bill committee debates: transport infrastructure, planning, nature and the Nature Restoration Fund, and compulsory purchase orders. 15p. Document: Minister_Pennycook_to_Bill_Committee.pdf (PDF) Found: Climate change and infrastructure Gideon Amos MP also asked about the drafting on infrastructure provision |