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HANSARD Health and Care BillClearly, if we invest in public health and smoking cessation, we prevent costs in the health service later. It is estimated that most of the cost of people’s healthcare arises in…22 Nov 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseLast Sunday, this country quite rightly paused to reflect, and to honour those men and women who risked or gave their lives in world wars and other conflicts. It is less well…18 Nov 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol: EU NegotiationsI thank my right hon. and learned Friend for the answers he has given thus far. Lord Frost is clearly involved in delicate negotiations, but they are placing great strain on the…18 Nov 2021HANSARDCPS Prosecutions: Hate CrimeHate crime is clearly a serious concern right across this country. Do local Crown Prosecution Service areas have all the resources that they need to take these measures on and…18 Nov 2021HANSARDCPS Prosecutions: Hate Crime8. What recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the CPS in prosecuting cases of hate crime.18 Nov 2021HANSARDTobacco Control PlanI will come to some of these issues in a few moments, if the hon. Gentleman will be patient and let me build the case. Obviously, it has been estimated by ASH that the funding…16 Nov 2021HANSARDTobacco Control PlanI beg to move, That this House has considered the delivery of a new Tobacco Control Plan. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Bone—I believe for the first time…16 Nov 2021HANSARDTobacco Control PlanMy hon. Friend makes a good point; clearly, research could be undertaken to establish how we could use the taxation system to transition people in that way. I personally welcome…16 Nov 2021HANSARDTobacco Control PlanI thank my hon. Friend the Minister for her reply. I also thank the Opposition Front-Bench spokesperson for his strong support. I thank every colleague who has participated in the…16 Nov 2021HANSARDTobacco Control PlanMy hon. Friend is quite right. Nicotine is one of the most addictive drugs on the market, if not the most addictive, and perfectly legal to consume. The issue is whether someone,…16 Nov 2021HANSARDTobacco Control PlanI could not have put it better myself. My right hon. Friend quite clearly makes the comparison between covid-19 and smoking. People cannot help catching covid, but when they smoke…16 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe cut to the taper rate from 63% to 55% was clearly a vital measure to support people on low incomes. What consideration has my right hon. Friend given to lowering the taper…08 Nov 2021HANSARDBudget Resolutionsrose —01 Nov 2021HANSARDBudget ResolutionsClearly, the new money for combating rough sleeping is extremely welcome, as is the money given for new housing. Will my right hon. Friend commit to rolling out Housing First…01 Nov 2021HANSARDSmoking Cessation: Prescription of E-cigarettesI declare an interest as chair of the all-party parliamentary group on smoking and health. Clearly the best way of ceasing smoking is to stop altogether. I welcome the fact that…01 Nov 2021HANSARDBudget Resolutionsindicated dissent .01 Nov 2021HANSARDBudget ResolutionsThat last speech demonstrates what I have always believed: the Liberal Democrats will say one thing to one person and completely the opposite to other people. I welcome the…01 Nov 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseLast week, I raised the plight of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh. I thank my right hon. Friend for raising the matter with the Foreign Secretary. This week, I refer to the…28 Oct 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseFor all of us, business questions will not be the same without Sir David, and nor will our pre-recess Adjournment debates. May I suggest, as a matter for the House, that we call…21 Oct 2021HANSARDTrade Strategy: Climate ChangeWhat progress has my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State and the team made on increasing trade with Israel, our good friend and partner, particularly in the pharmaceutical…21 Oct 2021