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HANSARDCovid-19: Dental ServicesI congratulate the hon. Member for Putney (Fleur Anderson) on securing this debate. The impact of covid on the dental sector has been profound, from the sector’s closure in March…14 Jan 2021HANSARDEU Trade and Co-operation Agreement: Fishing IndustryThe fishermen of Salcombe, Dartmouth and Brixham are now faced with catch certificates, health certificates, and export documentation, all of which is extensive red tape and comes…14 Jan 2021HANSARD Global BritainWill the right hon. Lady give way?11 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19It is exceptionally welcome that the UK has consistently tested more people than any other country in the world. This House owes a debt of gratitude to Kate Bingham and her team…06 Jan 2021HANSARD European Union (Future Relationship) BillThe Prime Minister will know that Brixham, the most valuable fishing port in England, wants to see our waters regained, with access and control, and a rebuilding of the fishing…30 Dec 2020HANSARD European Union (Future Relationship) BillWill my right hon. Friend give way?30 Dec 2020HANSARD Uyghur Slave Labour: XinjiangI commend the Government for the approach they have taken thus far and for their intention to ensure that the Modern Slavery Act 2015 is made more robust to tackle this issue.…16 Dec 2020HANSARDNational Tree StrategyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone, and thank you for such kind words at the beginning. It is always nice to be considered esteemed. I congratulate…16 Dec 2020HANSARD Planning for the FutureNightmare.15 Dec 2020HANSARD Planning for the FutureThe hon. Lady makes an important point. Like all these things it is about finding balance, but I always argue that including the local community in that decision and making sure…15 Dec 2020HANSARD Planning for the FutureIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Charles. I congratulate the hon. Member for Richmond Park (Sarah Olney) on securing this debate. As we all know, and as she…15 Dec 2020HANSARD Planning for the FutureI particularly welcome my hon. Friend’s making that point. It is the understanding that building houses in the right places is the most suitable point to go back to our…15 Dec 2020HANSARD Future of the Coach IndustryIt is a pleasure to be able to speak in the debate, which I congratulate the hon. Member for Easington (Grahame Morris) on securing. I speak on behalf of all the Devon MPs who…10 Dec 2020HANSARD Future of the Coach IndustryI do not mean to eat into the time left for the hon. Member for Easington (Grahame Morris), but I just want to make the point about the economic viability of these businesses. The…10 Dec 2020HANSARD Future of the Coach IndustryWill the Minister give way?10 Dec 2020HANSARD Digital Infrastructure, Connectivity and AccessibilityIt is always a privilege to follow the right hon. Member for Orkney and Shetland (Mr Carmichael). Last time, he was speaking about fish before I spoke, and this time we are…03 Dec 2020HANSARD Homelessness and Temporary AccommodationIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. I congratulate the hon. Member for Westminster North (Ms Buck). I represent a very rural constituency, so I suspect…02 Dec 2020HANSARD Broadband Roll-out: Devon and SomersetThe hon. Lady started her speech by saying that she felt the experience of our lack of connectivity in the south-west. She is more than welcome to come and experience it at any…02 Dec 2020HANSARD Broadband Roll-out: Devon and SomersetIt is a privilege to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Fovargue. It is also a privilege to follow my hon. Friend the Member for East Devon (Simon Jupp), who name-checked every…02 Dec 2020HANSARD Agricultural Transition PlanMany of us were woken this morning by the Secretary of State speaking on Times Radio about the need to end bureaucracy for farmers. Now that he is, with this statement, pushing…30 Nov 2020