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HANSARD Participation in DebatesEmbarrassing!16 Nov 2020HANSARD Participation in DebatesI am sure the Leader of the House would agree that it is not appropriate, or indeed proper, for him to announce these types of changes on Twitter, so will he first apologise for…16 Nov 2020HANSARDTransition Period: UK PreparednessWhat recent assessment he has made of the UK’s preparedness for the end of the transition period.12 Nov 2020HANSARDTransition Period: UK PreparednessI have every confidence that the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster—and all Government Ministers—wishes to continue to prioritise the protection of children online after we…12 Nov 2020HANSARD Remembrance, UK Armed Forces and SocietyThe Minister talks about years of service. I wonder whether he would commend and congratulate my constituent, Mrs Barbara McGregor, who is due to retire in January next year after…11 Nov 2020HANSARDVoluntary and Community Organisations: FundingI join the Minister on behalf of those on this side of the House in praising the voluntary sector and charities across Scotland, which have stepped up to support so many people…11 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseOnce!05 Nov 2020HANSARDCreative Freelancers: Income Support SchemeNo one is disagreeing with the Minister that additional money has been put into the arts and culture sector. That amount of money is always welcome, but the Minister must…05 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMay I raise with the Leader of the House the question of access to pension credit and the fact that more than 1 million older people who are entitled to it do not take it up, for…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 2020HANSARDEngagementsThe Government will be aware of the staggering increase in domestic abuse through the pandemic, with Refuge reporting a 50% increase in the use of its hotline. Meanwhile, the…04 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsWill the Minister provide an update on the voter ID card roll-out? I know there was a statement in April, but my constituents who are veterans are asking when it will be…02 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateThe Prime Minister could possibly be a bit confused. In his answer to my hon. Friend the Member for Pontypridd (Alex Davies-Jones), he said that the furlough scheme is available…02 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Women Leaving the WorkforceThe Women’s Budget Group last week highlighted that working-class women specifically face the biggest cuts to working hours since the beginning of the pandemic, with 43% reporting…21 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Women Leaving the WorkforceWhat steps she is taking to support women at risk of leaving the workforce due to the economic effect of the covid-19 outbreak.21 Oct 2020HANSARDSelf-employed People: Covid-19I have been contacted every day by sole traders and small independents who have fallen through the Government’s schemes. They are excluded and do not qualify for Government…20 Oct 2020HANSARDSelf-employed People: Covid-19What fiscal steps he is taking to support self-employed people not eligible for the self-employment income support scheme.20 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19 Support: Worst-affected SectorsWhat discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for people in the sectors worst affected by the covid-19 outbreak.19 Oct 2020HANSARD Vaccine Misinformation OnlineI thank the hon. Gentleman. I have done significant work with the CCDH over recent months to try to look at this very issue. He may have taken my very next sentence almost word…19 Oct 2020HANSARD Vaccine Misinformation OnlineI agree entirely with my hon. Friend. I have been contacted by other Members who could not attend this evening. My hon. Friend the Member for Bristol West (Thangam Debbonaire) has…19 Oct 2020