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HANSARDHospitality Industry: Government SupportThe hon. Gentleman makes an interesting point; perhaps the Minister will comment on that in his response. This is a timely debate, because although many businesses have taken a…11 Jan 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWe are seeing the emergence of a very worrying pattern of sports and leisure facilities in areas with the biggest pre-existing health inequalities also being at the greatest risk…17 Dec 2020HANSARDUK-EU Future Relationship Negotiations and Transition PeriodThe north-east region has consistently exported more than it imports, and the Government promised the people of the north-east an oven-ready deal with no tariffs, fees, charges or…07 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Restrictions on Gyms and SportI thank right hon. and hon. Members for what has been an excellent debate, putting the arguments on behalf of all the petitioners who live in our constituencies and many who are…23 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Restrictions on Gyms and SportI beg to move, That this House has considered e-petitions 333869 and 309851, relating to Covid-19 restrictions on gyms and sport. It is an honour to serve under your chairmanship,…23 Nov 2020HANSARD Sport Sector: Financial SupportCommunity leisure facilities are the most accessible way for people to get fit and active, yet we face the real prospect of sports facilities in clubs in more affluent areas of…19 Nov 2020HANSARDOnline HarmsThis vital work is indeed taking far too long, and so much so that the Petitions Committee has launched a new inquiry on tackling online abuse following up our report in the last…19 Nov 2020HANSARDUnion Learning FundI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Nottingham South (Lilian Greenwood) for securing this important debate and for making a compelling case for the union learning fund. We live…18 Nov 2020HANSARDWorker Exploitation: Leicester Textile IndustryI wish to put on record that, although I admire the fact that my hon. Friend has secured this debate, which is very pertinent to Leicester, the issue very much affects all of the…18 Nov 2020HANSARD Integrated Rail Plan and High Speed 2I thank the hon. Gentleman for mentioning the eastern leg of the integrated rail plan. We have great representation in the room from the eastern leg. It stretches 500 miles from…17 Nov 2020HANSARD Integrated Rail Plan and High Speed 2Will the hon. Gentleman give way?17 Nov 2020HANSARD International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian PeaceI beg to move, That this House has considered UK support for an international fund for Israeli-Palestinian peace. It is an honour, Mr Efford, to serve under your chairmanship. I…17 Nov 2020HANSARD International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian PeaceI thank the Minister for that response. This debate is incredibly important and gives me great hope. The power of the possibility that this international fund holds is in the fact…17 Nov 2020HANSARD Live Events and Weddings: Covid-19 SupportAs hon. Members know, Newcastle has a globally renowned night-time economy. Our night life is a big attraction for locals, tourists and prospective students. Newcastle’s pubs and…09 Nov 2020HANSARD Live Events and Weddings: Covid-19 SupportThe right hon. Lady is making a compelling and powerful speech that resonates very much with the representations I have had from constituents. Does she agree that one of the big…09 Nov 2020HANSARD Live Events and Weddings: Covid-19 SupportA huge number of couples have actually not booked their weddings and they are not waiting, ready to go, because they have lost their date. They had a date in July, but they have…09 Nov 2020HANSARDHEALTH PROTECTION (CORONAVIRUS, RESTRICTIONS) (SELF-ISOLATION) (ENGLAND) REGULATIONS 2020
HEALTH PROTECTION (CORONAVIRUS, RESTRICTIONS) (NORTH OF ENGLAND, NORTH EAST AND NORTH WEST OF ENGLAND AND OBLIGATIONS OF UNDERTAKINGS (ENGLAND) ETC.) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 2020I am aware of situations where employees are very afraid of losing their job if they have to self-isolate. They are not necessarily able to access any sick pay or Government…19 Oct 2020HANSARDHEALTH PROTECTION (CORONAVIRUS, RESTRICTIONS) (SELF-ISOLATION) (ENGLAND) REGULATIONS 2020
HEALTH PROTECTION (CORONAVIRUS, RESTRICTIONS) (NORTH OF ENGLAND, NORTH EAST AND NORTH WEST OF ENGLAND AND OBLIGATIONS OF UNDERTAKINGS (ENGLAND) ETC.) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 2020rose—19 Oct 2020HANSARDHEALTH PROTECTION (CORONAVIRUS, RESTRICTIONS) (SELF-ISOLATION) (ENGLAND) REGULATIONS 2020
HEALTH PROTECTION (CORONAVIRUS, RESTRICTIONS) (NORTH OF ENGLAND, NORTH EAST AND NORTH WEST OF ENGLAND AND OBLIGATIONS OF UNDERTAKINGS (ENGLAND) ETC.) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 2020On the point about clarity, everybody appreciates that this is an unprecedented situation that is difficult to manage, but the Government have to do better at communicating the…19 Oct 2020HANSARDHEALTH PROTECTION (CORONAVIRUS, RESTRICTIONS) (SELF-ISOLATION) (ENGLAND) REGULATIONS 2020
HEALTH PROTECTION (CORONAVIRUS, RESTRICTIONS) (NORTH OF ENGLAND, NORTH EAST AND NORTH WEST OF ENGLAND AND OBLIGATIONS OF UNDERTAKINGS (ENGLAND) ETC.) (AMENDMENT) REGULATIONS 2020The Minister will recognise that there is a difficult balance to strike between encouraging compliance and discouraging engagement with the system —not being tested and not…19 Oct 2020