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HANSARD Covid-19: Economic Impact of LockdownsDoes my right hon. Friend share my concern that, during the pandemic and lockdowns, Parliament was not given the opportunity during certain phases to debate the impact lockdown…29 Nov 2022HANSARDLegal Rights to Access AbortionWill the hon. Lady give way?28 Nov 2022HANSARDLegal Rights to Access AbortionIf this legal right to an abortion were to be introduced, would it allow a legal right to a sex-selective abortion as well?28 Nov 2022HANSARDLegal Rights to Access AbortionI think the hon. Lady does clarify the point to a certain extent, but in that clarification she also highlights that some people—women, families—choose to have a sex-selective…28 Nov 2022HANSARDLegal Rights to Access AbortionThe motivation would be determined in advance?28 Nov 2022HANSARDCost of Living: Social Security PaymentsI thank my hon. Friend for the answers she has already given for those people meeting the costs of living on social security payments. A big concern many of my constituents have…31 Oct 2022HANSARDDraft Water Fluoridation (Consultation) (England) Regulations 2022
Draft Health and Care Act 2022 (Further Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022The fact that this power is being taken from the local authority level up to the Secretary of State would suggest that the Secretary of State, or the previous Secretary of State,…24 Oct 2022HANSARDDraft Water Fluoridation (Consultation) (England) Regulations 2022
Draft Health and Care Act 2022 (Further Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022The question of localities is important. I am a Greater Manchester MP; will Bolton be the local authority that makes the decision for my area? How much influence will the…24 Oct 2022HANSARDDraft Water Fluoridation (Consultation) (England) Regulations 2022
Draft Health and Care Act 2022 (Further Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2022What is the Government’s view of side effects? As far as the Government are aware, are there zero side effects from the fluoridation of water?24 Oct 2022HANSARD UK Energy CostsThe Prime Minister is committed to respecting the views and values of local communities, and I support that. However, in the short time I have in which to contribute I am trying…08 Sept 2022HANSARD UK Energy CostsI welcome the Prime Minister’s statement, which set out two broad areas. First, we have the immediate support that she will give to so many people around the country as well as to…08 Sept 2022HANSARDUK InfrastructureIt is clear that when done right, the Government’s levelling-up programme can make a real difference to people’s lives. Does my hon. Friend share my enthusiasm for the proposed…28 Jun 2022HANSARDUK Infrastructure9. What fiscal steps he has taken to support investment in UK infrastructure.28 Jun 2022HANSARDAgri-research1. What steps he is taking to support agri-research.23 Jun 2022HANSARDAgri-researchThe advocate-general of the European Union recommended gene editing, but the European Court of Justice opposed it and put it in the same category as genetically modified…23 Jun 2022HANSARDEngagementsQ10. For much of Britain levelling up means the revitalisation of British industry and the jobs that go with it. Many countries around the world, including Germany and China, get…22 Jun 2022HANSARD High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that this especially promotes the opportunities of engineering to the next generation, which we as a country need far more of? We have projects such as…20 Jun 2022HANSARDSupport for UK Manufacturing ExportsI thank my hon. Friend for his answer. Would he join me in celebrating the success of the port of Liverpool, which had its busiest month in March, when it handled 52,000…21 Apr 2022HANSARDSupport for UK Manufacturing Exports14. What steps her Department is taking to support UK manufacturing exports.21 Apr 2022HANSARD Vaccination: Condition of DeploymentI welcome my right hon. Friend’s statement. He made several references to conditions of employment and he finished by asking regulators, “to urgently review current guidance to…31 Jan 2022