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HANSARDEngagementsQ11. When I was in Greece with Save the Children, I learned that change at any border was quickly communicated down the line. If migrants and asylum seekers knew that they would…17 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.09 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI warmly welcome my right hon. Friend’s work to bring together employers in the offender employment summit, and the significant investment that is to come. One more key element to…09 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsT7. I thank my right hon. Friend the Chancellor for £19.8 million from the levelling-up fund that will put Eastbourne on the map and really bill it as the gateway town to the…02 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsT3. May I also offer my congratulations to the new Secretary of State? In Eastbourne, the ambition for a mixed augmented reality studio is beginning to take shape. What would this…16 Sept 2021HANSARDPublic Worship and Singing in ChurchIt has been nearly a year since people in churches could lift their voices in song, and this Sunday there will be joy. But for some church leaders, some concern seems to remain,…22 Jul 2021HANSARDPublic Worship and Singing in ChurchWhat guidance the Church of England is providing on (a) singing in church and (b) public worship following the move to step 4 of the covid-19 road map on 19 July 2021.22 Jul 2021HANSARDEconomic Support: Covid-19I thank my hon. Friend for his answer and for his support for the tourism sector. I am pleased to say that I have been to the Giant’s Causeway—and the most wonderful place it was.…21 Jul 2021HANSARDEconomic Support: Covid-19What assessment he has made of trends in the level of economic support for businesses in Northern Ireland during the covid-19 outbreak.21 Jul 2021HANSARD Racist Abuse on Social MediaSince Sunday’s final, everyone I have spoken to in my constituency, everywhere I have been, has expressed nothing but pride in our England team. Racist abuse online has inspired…14 Jul 2021HANSARDTourism Industry: Covid-19What steps his Department is taking to support the recovery of the tourism industry from the covid-19 pandemic.01 Jul 2021HANSARDTourism Industry: Covid-19I thank my hon. Friend for his answer and for his visit last week to my beautiful constituency of Eastbourne, where he will have seen no shortage of ambition or potential—only a…01 Jul 2021HANSARDCriminal Justice System Recovery: Covid-19What steps his Department is taking to support the recovery of the criminal justice system as covid-19 restrictions are eased.01 Jul 2021HANSARDCriminal Justice System Recovery: Covid-19I thank my right hon. and learned Friend for his answer. In Sussex, we have a backlog of over 800 Crown court cases—one case is now approaching four years without coming to…01 Jul 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseLast week, I was at the excellent West Rise Junior School with Ms Somerville and year 6. They are super-motivated in their work on the environment, and I committed then to step up…01 Jul 2021HANSARDJobs and InvestmentI thank my hon. Friend for his answer. Visitor destinations in Wales are, like Eastbourne, set for an unprecedented staycation summer this year, but to secure the long-term…30 Jun 2021HANSARDJobs and InvestmentWhat steps the Government are taking to create jobs and encourage investment in Wales.30 Jun 2021HANSARDPalestinian School Textbooks: EU ReviewI beg to move, That this House has considered the EU Review into Palestinian school textbooks. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dame Angela. It is a privilege to…30 Jun 2021HANSARDPalestinian School Textbooks: EU ReviewI find the report conflicting. I find it difficult to reconcile. In the body of the report, and in the words of the esteemed institute, there is example after example of inciting…30 Jun 2021HANSARDPalestinian School Textbooks: EU ReviewThis has been an interesting debate. Many perspectives have been brought forward and there has been challenge. I thank the Minister for affirming that the UK taxpayer funds…30 Jun 2021