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HANSARD Elections: May 2021I thank the Minister for clarifying the situation regarding the prospect of all-postal votes. Can she reassure the House that steps have been taken to address previous concerns…13 Jan 2021HANSARDEngagementsWill the Prime Minister join me in congratulating Kevin Sinfield and Leeds Rhinos rugby league club on raising over £2.5 million for the Motor Neurone Disease Association by…16 Dec 2020HANSARD Government Policy on IranThank you, Mrs Miller. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Henley (John Howell) on securing this important debate today. At the time of the JCPOA signing in 2015,…09 Dec 2020HANSARDFuture of Coal in the UKI thank my hon. Friend the Member for North West Durham (Mr Holden) for giving us this opportunity to discuss the future of coal in the UK. Bassetlaw has a rich mining history,…03 Dec 2020HANSARD Patrick Finucane: Supreme Court JudgmentCan my right hon. Friend confirm that he is fully convinced that the path forward he has set out today in his statement to this House fully discharges the Government’s duties and…30 Nov 2020HANSARDScheduled Mass Deportation: JamaicaI fully support what my hon. Friend is doing to deport these dangerous criminals and to keep people in this country safe. Is he as concerned as I am by reports that activist…30 Nov 2020HANSARDIntegrated ReviewI wholeheartedly welcome not only the Prime Minister’s commitment to increasing defence spending but the investment in new military technology. I have companies in my constituency…19 Nov 2020HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: Implementation ProposalsThe First Ministers wrote jointly to the EU regarding the application of the protocol, saying it was not intended to impose new costs on food for consumers in Northern Ireland.…18 Nov 2020HANSARD Free School MealsI strongly endorse what the Secretary of State has already said and commend the support for children and their families that he outlined. Free school meals have only ever been…21 Oct 2020HANSARD Public Health Restrictions: Government Economic SupportIn Bassetlaw and north Nottinghamshire, we are now subject to tier 2 restrictions in line with Nottingham and the rest of the county, despite having significantly lower rates.…13 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19 Update and Hospitality CurfewThe Government have already made over £190 billion of support available to protect lives and livelihoods. Last week I spoke to Tom and Lindsey, the landlords of the Clumber Inn in…01 Oct 2020HANSARD Students’ Return to UniversitiesWe are rightly proud that the UK attracts so many international students who come to our country every year to study. Will my right hon. Friend tell me what steps his Department…29 Sept 2020HANSARDForensic Science Regulator and Biometrics Strategy BillIt is a pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Hertford and Stortford (Julie Marson). I congratulate the hon. Member for Bristol North West (Darren Jones) on introducing…25 Sept 2020HANSARDForensic Science Regulator and Biometrics Strategy BillMy hon. Friend is absolutely spot on in his analysis. One of the joys of the free market and allowing businesses to thrive is that they can contribute and give us a wide base of…25 Sept 2020HANSARDForensic Science Regulator and Biometrics Strategy BillOn that point, there has been some talk from smaller providers who are concerned at the cost of achieving accreditation. As I understand it, the Government are exploring with the…25 Sept 2020HANSARDOccupied Palestinian TerritoriesThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I am grateful for the opportunity to speak in the debate, at a time when the prospects for middle east peace are perhaps greater than ever before.…24 Sept 2020HANSARDEU Exit: End of Transition PeriodAs we reach the end of the transition period and take back control, I welcome the Government’s United Kingdom Internal Market Bill. One issue that has been raised many times…23 Sept 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillWe should not be here today debating the Bill, not because it is wrong but because it should not be necessary. We entered into an agreement with the European Union in good faith,…14 Sept 2020HANSARD Awarding of Qualifications: Role of MinistersI approach this debate as not only a Member of this House but a teacher who taught students who were directly affected by this year’s exams issues. Covid-19 has presented us with…09 Sept 2020HANSARDProtection of Jobs and BusinessesOur Chancellor said he would do “whatever it takes” and the support that has been provided has been unprecedented. I have always said that there is no such thing as Government…09 Sept 2020