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HANSARDCoronavirus Job Retention SchemeThe hon. Gentleman talks about an arbitrary date of 31 October for ending the scheme. Does he have in mind a date when he would like it to end, or should it continue forever?17 Sept 2020HANSARDCoronavirus Job Retention SchemeI thank the hon. Member for North Ayrshire and Arran (Patricia Gibson) for securing this important debate. Protecting the livelihoods of 9.6 million people—9.6 million people who…17 Sept 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseLast weekend, my son developed a persistent cough after his first week back at school. We went online, booked a test, drove six miles to the test centre and had the results back…10 Sept 2020HANSARDProtection of Jobs and BusinessesI will not, because I want to let other Members speak. It is right that we get back to strong public finances and falling debt. It is not just the sensible thing to do…09 Sept 2020HANSARDProtection of Jobs and BusinessesA global leading response: just look beyond this country, and we see that this Government have delivered one of the most generous and comprehensive packages in the world, which is…09 Sept 2020HANSARD Awarding of Qualifications: Role of MinistersI think the right place to start is to recognise the impact that covid has had on young people in my constituency, by which I mean the disruption to their learning, the impact on…09 Sept 2020HANSARD Kickstart SchemeI thank the Secretary of State for a very helpful update. By way of some instant feedback, I found in my inbox this morning many questions from employers in Warrington South who…03 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19I thank the Secretary of State for his statement. Research on immunity once people have had covid remains critical. What progress has been made in understanding how immunity is…01 Sept 2020HANSARDNHS Capacity: Winter 2020-21I thank the Secretary of State for the investment into Warrington A&E announced recently. An additional £4.3 million will create a treatment plaza and, most importantly, a new…01 Sept 2020HANSARDNHS Capacity: Winter 2020-21What steps his Department is taking to increase NHS capacity for winter 2020-21.01 Sept 2020HANSARD Intelligence and Security Committee: Russia ReportI want to pick up on the point made by my right hon. Friend the Member for Bournemouth East (Mr Ellwood). Russia poses a serious threat to this country and is changing that…22 Jul 2020HANSARD Counter-Daesh UpdateI thank my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for his statement. I particularly welcome the contribution that British forces have made and pay particular tribute to service…22 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessAirline pilots working for easyJet took an unprecedented decision on Friday to declare no confidence in their senior management. I have heard from many constituents who work at…21 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessWhat steps his Department is taking to support businesses during the covid-19 outbreak.21 Jul 2020HANSARDBBCThe BBC’s role in delivering regional and local news is more critical today than ever, particularly given the pressure faced by advertising-funded media organisations, some of…21 Jul 2020HANSARD Coronavirus ResponseI thank my right hon. Friend for the update that he has given today. I particularly welcome the news with regard to the vaccine programme. I wonder whether he can provide us with…20 Jul 2020HANSARD Restoration and RenewalI will be very brief, Madam Deputy Speaker. It does not matter who one talks to in any part of our United Kingdom, or, for that matter, in many countries around the world: the…16 Jul 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy right hon. Friend will know that the Peace Foundation is globally renowned for its work in supporting victims of terror incidents, most recently those affected by the Reading…13 Jul 2020HANSARDHousing, Communities and Local Government: Departmental SpendingI am very aware that this is an estimates day debate, and I just want to briefly pick up the point made by my hon. Friend the Member for Eastleigh (Paul Holmes) about borrowing…09 Jul 2020HANSARD Manchester Airport and the Local EconomyThe Minister has mentioned the Manchester economy, but does she agree that Manchester airport affects not just the Manchester economy but the north-west economy—particularly…02 Jul 2020