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HANSARDMigrant Channel CrossingsLast month, the Eastbourne Royal National Lifeboat Institution rescued more than 30 migrants who had got into difficulty in the channel. I commend its sterling work. Its mission…08 Feb 2021HANSARD Covid-19 Vaccine UpdateGetting to 10 million vaccines is a major milestone and a serious achievement, and I am pleased to report to my hon. Friend that, thanks to the dedication of many local people,…04 Feb 2021HANSARDArmed Forces CovenantWhat steps his Department is taking to further enshrine the armed forces covenant into law.01 Feb 2021HANSARDUnsafe Cladding: Protecting Tenants and LeaseholdersI am pleased to contribute to this debate, very much remembering those who lost their lives and those who lost their loved ones in the Grenfell fire. The scale of that loss and…01 Feb 2021HANSARDArmed Forces CovenantI thank my hon. Friend for his response, and I am very pleased with that support for the family, which is very much in the spirit of our military covenant. What duty will be…01 Feb 2021HANSARDSupport for Businesses: Covid-19I have long believed that there was a compelling case for reducing VAT for the hospitality sector, and the pandemic-inspired cut helped to save the season between lockdowns. May I…26 Jan 2021HANSARDSupport for Businesses: Covid-19What fiscal steps his Department is taking to support businesses affected by the covid-19 outbreak.26 Jan 2021HANSARDLockdown: Support for SchoolsI thank my hon. Friend for his response. Church leaders and congregations in Eastbourne and Willingdon at St Michael and All Angels and St John’s Meads have stepped into the…21 Jan 2021HANSARDLockdown: Support for SchoolsTo ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what support the Church of England is providing to schools during the January 2021…21 Jan 2021HANSARDPuppy TraffickingSix years ago, my right hon. Friend visited Sovereign Harbour in my Eastbourne constituency and saw ambitious plans for a whole new quayside development. Despite the challenges of…21 Jan 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe English language is arguably one of our top exports of all time, and English language schools are a vital part of the local economy in my destination constituency of…14 Jan 2021HANSARDRenewable Energy: CapacityOff the Sussex coast, the Rampion wind farm has plans to triple its output. It is already powering local homes, but it could also be key to developing green hydrogen to power…15 Dec 2020HANSARDRenewable Energy: CapacityWhat steps his Department is taking to increase the capacity of renewable energy in the UK.15 Dec 2020HANSARDNHS and Public Bodies: Covid-19 SupportWhat recent preparations his Department has made to support (a) the NHS and (b) other public bodies in their response to the covid-19 outbreak.07 Dec 2020HANSARDNHS and Public Bodies: Covid-19 SupportThe professionalism and logistical support of the Army have already proved vital in our country’s ability to respond to this pandemic. That was seen most recently in Eastbourne’s…07 Dec 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsWith the number of combat roles set to increase, does my hon. Friend the Minister agree that now is the time to invest in our people, and most specifically in support for mental…07 Dec 2020HANSARDMaritime Industry: DecarbonisationMy beautiful coastal constituency of Eastbourne and Willingdon is susceptible to particulate matter emanating from the very busy channel shipping lanes. The maritime strategy and…03 Dec 2020HANSARDMaritime Industry: DecarbonisationWhat steps his Department is taking to help the maritime industry to decarbonise.03 Dec 2020HANSARDInternational Men’s DayWill my hon. Friend join me in looking forward to the exciting prospect of the holiday activities and food programme? We must do all in our power to encourage maximum…19 Nov 2020HANSARDOnline HarmsThrough this pandemic, we have seen what a saving grace the online world has proved to be to us. It is a window, and it has connected us to family and friends, and it has provided…19 Nov 2020