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HANSARD Direct Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that, on this question of rural payments, many of the changes needed are not just cultural but ministerial? They do not require extra changes in…28 Jan 2020HANSARDEngagementsI welcome the announcement from the Government this week that tougher sentences, an end to early release and a complete review of the management of convicted terrorists are among…22 Jan 2020HANSARDEngagementsQ1. If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 22 January.22 Jan 2020HANSARDEconomy and Jobsrose —20 Jan 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWill my right hon. Friend please grant a debate on the procurement of NHS orthodontic services in this country, and indeed in Hertfordshire? A dental clinic in my constituency…16 Jan 2020HANSARDHealth and Social CareDoes the Secretary of State agree that this is not just about having more GPs, although we do need that, but about the way GP practices work, with managers using technology and…16 Jan 2020HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillIs not the principle, though, whether it be on workers’ rights or anything else, that this House will be the place where the decisions on those issues will be legislated upon? Of…08 Jan 2020HANSARD Leaving the EU: Workers’ RightsDoes the Secretary of State agree that if the Prime Minister’s deal, negotiated with the European Union, is ratified by this House, on leaving the EU the UK will have better and…29 Oct 2019HANSARDCystic Fibrosis DrugsWill the Secretary of State pay tribute to campaigners in my constituency such as Matthew Dixon-Dyer, who campaigned very strongly and lobbied me very effectively? Will he also…29 Oct 2019HANSARD Environment BillI rise—and I think that virtually all Members on both sides of the House have risen—to support the principles of the Bill. It is a groundbreaking Bill which will enable us to make…28 Oct 2019HANSARD The National Health Servicerose —23 Oct 2019HANSARD The National Health ServiceThe hon. Gentleman is generous in giving way. On the subject of trade deals and the NHS, I have listened to him. Am I right in thinking that he believes that the European Union…23 Oct 2019HANSARD The National Health Servicerose —23 Oct 2019HANSARD Britain's Place in the WorldNo, I will not. Then we have the Scottish National party Members, who argue for a referendum on Scottish independence—that has been their long-standing position and it is a…15 Oct 2019HANSARD Britain's Place in the WorldMany speakers in the debate have made the point that this whole Queen’s Speech is unusual because this is a minority Government who do not have an automatic majority for their…15 Oct 2019HANSARD Britain's Place in the WorldDoes the right hon. and learned Gentleman see the absurdity of his position? He said he would do anything to avoid a no deal, yet every single time he has had a chance to vote for…15 Oct 2019HANSARD Britain's Place in the WorldYou should have voted for it.15 Oct 2019HANSARDDebate on the AddressI thank the right hon. Gentleman for giving way. Does he support this Government’s policy to rapidly increase school funding?14 Oct 2019HANSARDWithdrawal Agreement: Proposed ChangesWill the Minister update the House on the volume of trade that would be subject to special customs arrangements that have attracted so much heat and light in discussions? Will he…07 Oct 2019HANSARDPriorities for GovernmentI welcome the Prime Minister’s statement on increasing funding for education. Will he expand on what we might do to help those with special needs, not just in my constituency but…25 Jul 2019