"The hon. Gentleman did talk to me before the debate, and I was happy to take his intervention. Bath is an example of the challenges that exist everywhere. We are here to discuss those, but also to point to the partnerships that are essential if we are to resolve the …..." Wera Hobhouse - View Speech
"The Minister has mentioned before that more powers will be given to the police, but often the main problem is that the police say, “We don’t have the resources to police the canal all the time,” while ultimately it is the Canal & River Trust that looks after canals, rivers …..." Wera Hobhouse - View Speech
"Let me first express my condolences to the family of the hon. Gentleman’s constituent who drowned so tragically. Such tragedies demonstrate that antisocial behaviour often constitutes thoughtless vandalism. People do not understand what they are doing. We need to make people think about what they do, and legislation may be …..." Wera Hobhouse - View Speech
"Our waterways in Bath are the envy of the country. Across England and Wales, more than 30,000 boats are licensed to navigate our canals and rivers, and Bath stands out as a particular hotspot. Many boaters choose to make Bath their home, whether moored permanently or passing through as part …..." Wera Hobhouse - View Speech
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21 Jan 2026 Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House commemorates the 90th anniversary since Emperor Haile Selassie moved to Fairfield House in Bath in 1936 while in exile during the Italian occupation of East Africa; recognises the significance of Haile Selassie as the central figure in Rastafarianism; further recognises his many years campaigning against fascist dictator …