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HANSARDDraft Coronavirus Act 2020 (Early Expiry) (No.2) Regulations 2021It is a pleasure to start this parliamentary day just as I finished yesterday’s with you in the Chair, Mr Hosie. It is characteristic of this pandemic that we are discussing…30 Nov 2021HANSARDPublic HealthI cannot cast my mind back to that debate—I believe I had just started secondary school when it took place—but I can foresee the issues that were raised. I would not do down the…30 Nov 2021HANSARDPublic HealthThe hon. Member goes slightly further than I did in saying that ventilation should be rolled out immediately across all schools. Of course, that would have significant financial…30 Nov 2021HANSARDPublic HealthI have given way to the hon. Gentleman before; I do not rule out doing it again, but will not do so immediately. On ventilation, which links in to education settings, throughout…30 Nov 2021HANSARDPublic HealthIt is hard to answer given that this is not on the face of these regulations, so I have asked the Minister to be clear about why that differentiation was made, and then all…30 Nov 2021HANSARDCameroon: Human Rights7. What recent assessment she has made of the human rights situation in Cameroon.30 Nov 2021HANSARDPublic HealthThe hon. Gentleman’s question makes me think he has some plans to book; if he is trying to book a weekend away, he should not let me set those dates for him. Turning to the…30 Nov 2021HANSARDPublic HealthIt is a pleasure to speak for the Opposition in this important debate. The omicron variant is a sobering reminder that this pandemic is not over. We need to act with speed to…30 Nov 2021HANSARDCameroon: Human RightsThe Biya Government’s hard-handed approach to calls for reform from those living in the Anglophone region has led to violence, 765,000 persons being displaced from their homes,…30 Nov 2021HANSARDPublic HealthI am grateful to the hon. Member for that intervention, which gets to the root of the matter. We have been talking about ventilation for a long time. What I would really like to…30 Nov 2021HANSARDPublic HealthMy hon. Friend makes a good point that I will cover shortly. Of course the measure should apply to public transport and shops—and also to the House of Commons Chamber, but I will…30 Nov 2021HANSARDAccess to Salbutamol InhalersIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hosie. I am grateful for the chance to speak for the Opposition in this important debate. I start, like others, by paying…29 Nov 2021HANSARDDown Syndrome BillI am grateful for the opportunity to speak for the Opposition on this very important Bill. I commend the right hon. Member for North Somerset (Dr Fox) for using his precious…26 Nov 2021HANSARDDown Syndrome BillI am very grateful to the right hon. Gentleman for that, although I am not sure that it was a carrot as much as a stick. However, I know that noble Lords will be taking the same…26 Nov 2021HANSARDDown Syndrome BillI am grateful for that intervention. Members on both sides of the House share a commitment and an ambition to make significant advances in the mental health of the British people.…26 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI thank the Secretary of State for advance sight of his statement and for his kind words about the shadow Secretary of State, my right hon. Friend the Member for Leicester South…26 Nov 2021HANSARDAlcohol HarmIt is a pleasure to speak in this important debate and to follow such powerful contributions by colleagues. I commend in particular the hon. Member for St Ives (Derek Thomas) on…25 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 Booster Doses: ShipleyThe vaccination programme has lost momentum over the summer and autumn. To ensure that everyone who is eligible gets their booster jab by Christmas, we need to be vaccinating half…23 Nov 2021HANSARD Health and Care BillThe hon. Gentleman tempts me, but my problem is that I want to know that the conversations have taken place and that the proposal has been considered as an option. I would not say…22 Nov 2021HANSARD Health and Care BillMy hon. Friend makes an important point. This Secretary of State must be the first in the history of the NHS who came into that important role saying that he was expecting waiting…22 Nov 2021