United Kingdom parliament
Adam Dance
Member of Parliament · Liberal Democrat
Transcripts of what Adam Dance said in Parliament, sitting by sitting. Only speeches whose speaker is confirmed are shown.
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Latest speeches
House of Commons · House of Commons · 15 September 2026
Urgent Question – Tourism overnight visitor levy in England
“Adam Dodd. Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. Those in hospitality across Yeovil have told me how a tourism tax will impact jobs, growth, and our high streets. We actually want to encourage tourism in our area, not decrease it. So…”
Watch from 1:35:03Urgent Question – Saudi East-West oil pipeline closure and UK energy security
“Adam Deputy Speaker, residents in rural parts of Yeovil continue to raise concerns with me about the rising cost of domestic heating oil due to the conflicts abroad. Prices have hit as much as one pound and ten p per…”
Watch from 2:08:46
House of Commons · House of Commons · 9 September 2026
Health statement scrutiny: opposition, Lib Dem and backbench concerns
“Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I've been contacted by families in Yeovil who have disabled relatives unable to leave their flat who rely on carers. During the recent heatwaves, the family reported indoor temperatures over 49 percent with no air con.…”
Watch from 1:50:04Education and skills reform statement: technical pathways and curriculum change
“Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I'd like to welcome what I hope is the end to post-16 resits. It's something I've been calling for because it punishes neurodiverse people. I'd also like the Secretary of State to explain on what…”
Watch from 2:49:33
Westminster Hall · House of Commons · 9 September 2026
Yeovil: custody provision, visibility and PCSO powers
“Thank you, Mr. Chair. And I want to thank the honorable member for bringing this debate. I was just going to intervene today, but after hearing the really important debate, I wanted to take part. The one big way confidence…”
Watch from 29:11Minister’s opening: reform model and national police service
“I thank the minister for giving way and I thank you for being here today. Would you commit to asking the minister to be here too, would you commit to asking the minister to meet with me and the local…”
Watch from 58:05
House of Commons · House of Commons · 2 September 2026
Rewiring the State: Big‑picture constitutional, union and climate issues
“Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I welcome the First Secretary to her place. One area the state also needs rewiring is in how it supports neurodiverse people because lots of decision makers do not get it. Will the First Secretary…”
Watch from 2:13:26
Westminster Hall · House of Commons · 1 September 2026
Fraud, vulnerability and the limits of cash-focused policy
“With fraud on the rise we've seen quite a lot lately, do you also agree with me that banking hubs should have fraud-trained staff in all those banking hubs?”
Watch from 58:40
Westminster Hall · House of Commons · 14 July 2026
Antibiotic use, animal welfare and enforcement gaps
“I thank my honorable friend for giving way. As you know, small abattoirs are at breaking point in just about every imaginable way. But one big issue is the contradictory and inconsistent inspections. Does my honorable friend agree with me,…”
Watch from 2:36:23
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