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HANSARDCovid-19: Support for People Self-isolatingWhat support her Department provides for people required to self-isolate as a result of exposure to covid-19 who are not eligible for statutory sick pay.29 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for People Self-isolatingBut the lowest-paid in this country and about 3 million self-employed and others are excluded from what is already one of the lowest rates of statutory sick pay in Europe. As test…29 Jun 2020HANSARDCancer ServicesI thank the Minister for that comprehensive reply, but she knows that people living with cancer are experiencing cancellation and delays to treatment all over the country, and…23 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI welcome the Prime Minister’s statement, particularly on the support for hospitality, which has been a concern raised by many small businesses in my constituency, but I want to…23 Jun 2020HANSARDCancer ServicesWhat steps he is taking to tackle regional variations in the restoration of cancer services after the covid-19 outbreak.23 Jun 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseI welcome the robustness of the Government’s latest six-monthly report on Hong Kong. I draw the Leader of the House’s attention to early-day motion 616 on China’s national…18 Jun 2020HANSARDComprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (Accession)I too welcome the negotiations the Secretary of State has announced with Australia and New Zealand. New Zealand is an interesting case, because CPTPP includes provisions for an…17 Jun 2020HANSARD Economic Outlook and Furlough Scheme ChangesToday’s unemployment data shows that 11,400 across Denton and Reddish are furloughed. There are 3,950 claimants— 2,000 more than in March—and 800 of those are now under 24. In…16 Jun 2020HANSARD UK-EU NegotiationsAs we know, serious crime knows no borders and we will still need to co-operate on these issues once the transition period ends, so will the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster…16 Jun 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseYesterday, I met in a safe, socially distanced manner with small hospitality traders in Heaton Chapel in my constituency, including the award-winning Heaton Hops and Feed. They…11 Jun 2020HANSARDProbation ServicesI welcome this announcement, because probation privatisation has failed, and a cohesive outcomes-led rehabilitation strategy is key. The Secretary of State spoke about links with…11 Jun 2020HANSARD Horizon: Sub-Postmaster ConvictionsI add my support for a proper judge-led inquiry, too. Della Robinson was sub-postmaster at Dukinfield post office. She lost her business, the building the post office was in, her…10 Jun 2020HANSARDFuture Relationship with the EUOne of the concerns has always been the potential for a future British Government to deregulate hard-fought workers’ rights. That ought not to be a worry if there is political…09 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19: R Rate and Lockdown MeasuresThe concern over the R rate in Greater Manchester on one measure has focused attention on possible local lockdowns, which would have a financial impact on people who are unable to…08 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19 ResponseThe Secretary of State will know the concerns across northern England about the Government’s approach to easing lockdown, specifically those raised by the Greater Manchester Mayor…18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for VeteransWhat support his Department is providing for veterans during the covid-19 outbreak.12 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for VeteransBut that is not good enough. Other Departments and businesses have found ways of operating call centres safely, so at a time when the nation has been awed by the efforts of…12 May 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Economic PackageAlthough I welcome the announcement on furlough, the Chancellor knows that the Government’s covid response would have completely stalled without local government, yet our councils…12 May 2020HANSARD Local GovernmentIt is a pleasure to contribute to this important debate, not least because I have been a firm supporter of devolution in Greater Manchester, and indeed across England, for a…05 May 2020HANSARDCoronavirus Business Interruption LoansI welcome what the Secretary of State just said, but in my area, businesses are still reporting complications with the scheme, which is hampering their speed and eligibility to…04 May 2020