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HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices Bill (First sitting)I beg to move amendment 9, in clause 1, page 1, line 5, at end insert “for a period of two years following Royal Assent.” This amendment provides a sunset provision for the Bill…08 Jun 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices Bill (Second sitting)I beg to move amendment 13, in clause 9, page 6, line 11, at end insert— ‘(1A) The Secretary of State must by regulations make provision about the use of the Cascade.” This…08 Jun 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices Bill (Second sitting)I appreciate that answer, and the detail in it. I guess the only way in which I would supplement my questions is to ask that, once the fruits of the work with the relevant…08 Jun 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices Bill (Second sitting)I beg to move amendment 11, in clause 5, page 3, line 39, at end insert— “(1A) The Secretary of State must publish a fees regime within three months of the date on which this Act…08 Jun 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices Bill (Second sitting)I will speak briefly to new clause 5. I was happy to withdraw amendment 12, but the principle was about trying to ensure that there is equitable access to services, because that…08 Jun 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices Bill (Second sitting)I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn .08 Jun 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices Bill (Second sitting)I beg to move amendment 12, in clause 8, page 5, line 17, at end insert “services.” This amendment broadens the range of issues that the Secretary of State must consider to…08 Jun 2020HANSARDHong Kong National Security Legislation: UK ResponseIt is right that we take our special historical responsibilities seriously and take a significant interest in this issue, but we know that, when we do take an interest in such…02 Jun 2020HANSARD Human TissueI have to say that I am used to clearing rooms when I start speaking, but this is quite impressive even by my own standards. Nevertheless, it is a privilege to make my debut at…19 May 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Housing MarketAt the beginning of this crisis, the Secretary of State said “Everyone in”, and that he would fund councils to end homelessness. Since then, it has been suggested that that might…13 May 2020HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillI am grateful for the chance to contribute to this important and over-subscribed debate. As a nation, we are experiencing an extended period of living at home. It is a shared…28 Apr 2020HANSARD Economic UpdateLike colleagues, I spent today talking to businesses in my community. They wanted to know that, when they follow health advice to the letter, and if they keep all their staff on…17 Mar 2020HANSARDAssaults on Retail Workers (Offences)I beg to move, That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make certain offences, including malicious wounding, grievous or actual bodily harm and common assault, aggravated when…16 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19The Secretary of State has indicated a willingness to revisit the statutory sick pay issue if, as many of us think, the current arrangements do not go far enough. When will he…16 Mar 2020HANSARDEarly Years Education: Equality of AttainmentI beg to move, That this House has considered the effect of early years education on equality of attainment. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Charles. I…10 Mar 2020HANSARDPalestinian School Curriculum: RadicalisationI am grateful for the intervention. On the IMPACT-se point, those were not my words, but the words of the then Minister. On UNRWA, I take the point that we need to see it in the…10 Mar 2020HANSARDPalestinian School Curriculum: RadicalisationAbsolutely. I am sure the staff of UNRWA do not want to be in classrooms teaching such things either. We have common cause here—we need to look at the evidence, because what we…10 Mar 2020HANSARDEarly Years Education: Equality of AttainmentI absolutely share that view. The hon. Gentleman will know from visiting schools and discussing behaviour with teachers and senior leaders, as all Members do, that they talk about…10 Mar 2020HANSARDEarly Years Education: Equality of AttainmentI absolutely share that view. This is a stitch in time saving nine: those savings are false economies. We could save on our budget balance in the short term but, fundamentally,…10 Mar 2020HANSARDPalestinian School Curriculum: RadicalisationNo, absolutely. This is a case where 97% or 99% compliance will not give hon. Members or people worldwide much confidence. Of course, 1% is too much, but that is the basis to…10 Mar 2020