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HANSARDVulnerable Claimants: UC and the Legacy System9. What steps her Department is taking to increase financial support for vulnerable universal credit claimants compared with the legacy system.13 May 2019HANSARDVulnerable Claimants: UC and the Legacy SystemWithout a roof over one’s head, it is very difficult to get a job or to claim benefits. Without a job, it is almost impossible to afford rent, so what is my right hon. Friend…13 May 2019HANSARD No-Deal Brexit: Cross-channel FreightWill my right hon. Friend confirm that the reality is that cancellation fees are a standard aspect of contracts that exist between the Government and private sector suppliers to…02 May 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseAmong many other things, yesterday was National Gujarat Day in India. I was privileged to be at the Indian high commission last night as we joined celebrating not only what is…02 May 2019HANSARD National Security Council LeakThe National Security Council is a relatively modern phenomenon, and my right hon. Friend has set out some of the issues that the body discusses. The clear concern of the House,…02 May 2019HANSARDScience Sector: International Collaboration8. What recent steps he has taken to promote international collaboration in the science sector.30 Apr 2019HANSARDScience Sector: International CollaborationOur world-class scientists collaborate across the world, with the EU and beyond, and that collaboration is vital for further research and innovation in this country. Horizon 2020…30 Apr 2019HANSARD Overseas Students: English Language TestsInternational students coming to this country are a vital source of our soft power because they are friendlily disposed to the United Kingdom after they have studied here and…30 Apr 2019HANSARD Social Media and HealthThe drop in vaccination rates is not only an annual problem but a cumulative problem, as more and more young people in society are not immunised against these childhood diseases.…30 Apr 2019HANSARD UK Telecoms: HuaweiI, too, must declare an interest: I spent 31 years in the telecoms and high-tech industry before coming to this place. My right hon. Friend has indicated that Huawei’s technology,…25 Apr 2019HANSARDElectoral Registration: EU CitizensGiven that today marks the nomination deadline for the European elections and that many local authorities will be considering sending out postal votes early in the process, will…25 Apr 2019HANSARDWomen’s Life ExpectancySmoking rates among pregnant women, particularly in poorer regions, remain stubbornly high, so what action is my hon. Friend taking to reduce smoking rates in order to make…25 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. This afternoon the Confederation of Indian Industry will host a major conference to allow the regions of the United Kingdom to pitch to the states of India for future…25 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseI chair the all-party parliamentary group on building communities, and on Tuesday we launched our inquiry into how we can build not only more housing units in this country but the…25 Apr 2019HANSARDHousing, Communities and Local Government21. I thank my hon. Friend for her answers so far. Clearly, to prevent people from dying on our streets because they are homeless, it is far better to provide them with a home, or…11 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.11 Apr 2019HANSARD Business of the HouseThis Sunday sees the Hindu festival of Rama Navami, which celebrates not only the birth of lord Rama but his betrothal to his consort, Sita. This is a time of great joy for Hindus…11 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsHarrow Council has raised the rents of uniformed youth groups from £300 a year to a massive £3,000 a year, which will undoubtedly lead to youth organisations closing down. At a…11 Apr 2019HANSARDPoints of Orderrose—11 Apr 2019HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. I seek your guidance. Clearly, if Government motion 1 succeeds tonight—I hope it will—there will be no business next week, but Members across the…11 Apr 2019