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HANSARD CoronavirusAt the end of March, the Department of Health and Social Care announced that Clipper Logistics would be contracted to provide a portal for community healthcare partners such as…07 Jul 2020HANSARD Finance BillOur economy stands on the brink of catastrophe. The coronavirus job retention scheme has been, there is no doubt, an unprecedented package of support, which I welcomed as a vital…01 Jul 2020HANSARDTrade Bill (Eighth sitting)On a point of clarification, my constituency manufactures one fifth of the world’s gin. Would my constituents be impacted by the measures that my hon. Friend refers to?25 Jun 2020HANSARDTrade Bill (Eighth sitting)I recently took part in an update call with the Secretary of State about the progress of the UK-US trade deal. She made a very interesting point in answer to a question from the…25 Jun 2020HANSARDTesting of NHS and Social Care StaffThe coronavirus crisis has reaffirmed what Labour has always stated: that the NHS is the jewel of our country’s public services. We are beyond fortunate to have such brilliant and…24 Jun 2020HANSARDTrade Bill (Sixth sitting)Very quickly, the provisions in the amendment could prove to be some of the most significant debated today, particularly proposed new paragraph (e) regarding antibiotics. We have…23 Jun 2020HANSARDTrade Bill (Sixth sitting)Can I say what an honour it is to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Graham? In the context of the debates about racial inequality that are taking place around the world, and the…23 Jun 2020HANSARDTrade Bill (Fourth sitting)The Government’s professed commitment to levelling up is really important and relates to points made by other hon. Members. My constituency of Warrington North is considered to be…18 Jun 2020HANSARDTrade Bill (Fourth sitting)Just to pick up on that point, it is important to consider employment multipliers in public procurement around renewables. I am concerned that as the balance of renewables in our…18 Jun 2020HANSARDTrade Bill (Third sitting)Q The UK is massively competitive in digital and e-commerce, and we expect it to be even bigger in the post-covid economy. However, I am quite concerned about what future trading…18 Jun 2020HANSARDTrade Bill (Fourth sitting)I just want to come in on the point about labour market interventions. Local government procurement is a good example of where there is a need for something sectoral and robust.…18 Jun 2020HANSARDTrade Bill (Second sitting)I want to declare an interest: my father is the president of the TUC this year.16 Jun 2020HANSARDPlanning Process: ProbityCampaigners in Warrington North have been battling to save Peel Hall from development for over three decades. With planning law already weighted so heavily in favour of…11 Jun 2020HANSARDGambling Advertising in SportI thank the Minister for giving way, and my hon. Friend the Member for Swansea East (Carolyn Harris) for securing this vital debate and the important points that she made about…19 Mar 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am sure that all colleagues across the House find that the bulk of questions from constituents come in after statements when we have had an opportunity to raise matters, once…19 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-1916. What steps he is taking to support UK nationals based overseas who are at risk from covid-19.17 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19Over the coming weeks and months, as more and more airlines, travel operators and insurance firms go bust, more and more British nationals will find themselves stranded abroad…17 Mar 2020HANSARD Economic UpdateWhat measures will the Government take to ensure that landlords who benefit from mortgage holidays do not profit from the crisis by having their pockets lined by tenants still…17 Mar 2020HANSARDEducation (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) BillIn Warrington, we have a number of community-led school uniform swap schemes to ease the burden on parents, particularly where they have children in different schools or children…13 Mar 2020HANSARDEngagementsQ3. I note that, in the interests of public safety, the Government have taken emergency measures to rush through legislation to ensure that those convicted of terrorist offences…04 Mar 2020