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HANSARD Transport for London: FundingWill my hon. Friend accept an intervention on that point?30 Nov 2020HANSARDKickstart Scheme: Business ParticipationWhat steps her Department is taking to encourage employers to participate in the kickstart scheme.30 Nov 2020HANSARDKickstart Scheme: Business ParticipationIn the previous Parliament, Members will recall that the apprenticeship levy scheme was a bit of a flop. It let down businesses, young people, local authorities and colleges. With…30 Nov 2020HANSARDDeaths in Mental Health CareIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer, and to have the extra few minutes, which allows me to speak about a constituency case. I want to put on record how…30 Nov 2020HANSARDDeaths in Mental Health CareThe Minister is being generous in giving way. The people running the inquest certainly say that they think a statutory inquiry would be best. Over a 20-year period, many of us…30 Nov 2020HANSARD Transport for London: FundingDoes my hon. Friend find it curious that the introductory speech failed to mention the expenditure on the garden bridge?30 Nov 2020HANSARD Transport for London: FundingIt is an honour to serve under your chairmanship, Sir David, but not an honour and not pleasant to hear that my time has been cut back by a minute. However, I am very happy to…30 Nov 2020HANSARD Spending Review 2020 and OBR ForecastThe Chancellor has spoken well today of the scars that are felt by so many in society owing to the triple whammy of covid, climate change and Brexit. Will he outline how he will…25 Nov 2020HANSARD UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership AgreementMy right hon. Friend mentioned workers’ rights; does she agree with the now sadly deceased Senator John Lewis that, had workers’ rights been more at the heart of a proper…25 Nov 2020HANSARD UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership AgreementWill my right hon. Friend accept an intervention?25 Nov 2020HANSARD UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership AgreementThe Secretary of State is very generous in giving way. As a member of the all-party parliamentary group on Japan, I agree with some of the things that she is saying, but does she…25 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Restrictions on Gyms and SportIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Mundell, and a delight to be in another debate led by my hon. Friend the Member for Newcastle upon Tyne North (Catherine…23 Nov 2020HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: Implementation ProposalsWhat assessment has the Minister made of the remarks of Northern Ireland’s chief veterinary officer, who has said that it would be impossible to check all food products after exit…18 Nov 2020HANSARDTrade Deals and the NHSIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer. I am unsurprised that my constituents have signed this petition in droves, because they have been contacting me…16 Nov 2020HANSARDRefugee Communities: Covid-19I pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Canterbury (Rosie Duffield), who is active in her community in supporting those groups that, in turn, support refugees. In certain…12 Nov 2020HANSARDRefugee Communities: Covid-19May I briefly press the Minister on the question of the paperwork that needs to be done for certain people trying to reunite with family members in the UK? Given the covid…12 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsOn a point of order, Mr Speaker.05 Nov 2020HANSARDCreative Freelancers: Income Support SchemeMany of the staff who work in creative venues are very low paid. What provisions will the Government make if venues remain closed after the beginning of December, which is very…05 Nov 2020HANSARDCreative Freelancers: Income Support SchemeWhat plans his Department has to support creative freelancers who are not eligible for the self-employment income support scheme.05 Nov 2020HANSARDEngagementsI associate myself with those kind remarks about my hon. Friend the Member for Bolton South East (Yasmin Qureshi). My constituents are reeling from the 9% contraction of the…21 Oct 2020