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HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillThis Bill defines the type of country that Britain will be for decades to come, and, more importantly, it reflects the type of country we want to be. My constituents and I care…30 Jun 2020HANSARD Civil Service AppointmentsWhat reassurances can my right hon. Friend give the House that, rather than leading to delays and disruptions, these changes to the civil service’s top team will turbo-charge the…30 Jun 2020HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillI am grateful for that intervention. I am not here to say whose job it is, but one thing I can say is that I do not want rapists or paedophiles over here. If they can be deported,…30 Jun 2020HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillI question whether the hon. Lady’s constituents are leaving because of this Bill, but I welcome everyone, wherever they came from. In fact, my grandparents came to this country,…30 Jun 2020HANSARDXinjiang: UyghursAs well as oppressing the Uyghurs, the Communist Government of the People’s Republic of China discriminate against almost 100 million Christians. Last year alone, over 5,500…29 Jun 2020HANSARD Health and Social Care Workers: Recognition and RewardI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Peterborough (Paul Bristow) for his kind words. I thank all the people who work in the NHS. Without their dedication and experience, we would…25 Jun 2020HANSARD Health and Social Care Workers: Recognition and RewardWe have been fighting a war in Rother Valley over the past few months. Our enemy has been the coronavirus and we have all made great sacrifices. No one has sacrificed more than…25 Jun 2020HANSARDUniversal Credit: Court of Appeal JudgmentMore than 1 million people have claimed universal credit since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic and have been able to access an advance first payment, giving them access…25 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Economic OpportunityWhat steps the Government are taking to ensure equality of economic opportunity after the covid-19 outbreak.17 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Economic OpportunityFlexibility of working is important for both men and women, so will my hon. Friend tell me whether the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has plans to make…17 Jun 2020HANSARDCoronavirusI join my right hon. Friend in celebrating this best of British treatment that we are getting, but does he also share my concern that not everyone is going to the NHS who needs to…17 Jun 2020HANSARD Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [Lords]The Minister knows my grave concerns with the Bill, especially about the quickie nature of divorce. Will he reassure me that the Bill does not undermine the sacred marriage vows…17 Jun 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.16 Jun 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Secretary of State will know that the UK has an opportunity to lead the world in hydrogen technology, which will create thousands of green jobs, cut emissions, unlock private…16 Jun 2020HANSARDFree School Meals: Summer HolidaysIt is an incredible honour to speak in this debate and give my maiden speech. Schools and the health and nutrition of our children are of paramount importance. No parent should…16 Jun 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsWill my right hon. Friend reaffirm that as we come out of the lockdown due to coronavirus and rebuild our economy, the Government will do so in a way that levels up and works for…11 Jun 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseDoes my right hon. Friend agree that, during the coronavirus crisis, local papers have provided an essential lifeline for many in our communities? However, as we come out of the…11 Jun 2020HANSARDSecure Estate for Young PeopleDoes my hon. and learned Friend agree that it is vital that prison officers have the right skills to manage young people? How are we training prison officers who work on the youth…09 Jun 2020HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [Lords]Will my right hon. and learned Friend give way?08 Jun 2020HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [Lords]My hon. Friend talks about moving with the times, but does he not believe that, as marriage has been with us since time immemorial, it is something that we need to keep precious?…08 Jun 2020