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HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccination of ChildrenDoes my hon. Friend share my concern that initially the Government’s perspective was that we need a double vaccination for both protection and longevity of protection, yet 12 to…21 Sept 2021HANSARDEngagementsQ3. Now that the move to have a domestic identity card for each of Northern Ireland, Wales, England and Scotland has started, what consideration has my right hon. Friend given to…15 Sept 2021HANSARD Covid-19 Vaccinations: 12 to 15-year-oldsMy hon. Friend acknowledges there is a small hazard with the vaccine programme, which is why there is one jab for these younger children. Will he confirm that all families will…13 Sept 2021HANSARD Levelling-up Agenda in the NorthMy hon. Friend has touched on the important issue of rebalancing inequalities. Transport and the regeneration of our town centres are key to this. I therefore thank the Government…13 Sept 2021HANSARDDissolution and Calling of Parliament BillThe hon. Gentleman makes an interesting point, but I fundamentally disagree. In countries with fixed-term Parliaments, such as the United States of America, they legislate for two…13 Sept 2021HANSARDDissolution and Calling of Parliament BillIt is a pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Darlington (Peter Gibson), who captured many of the points so clearly and effectively. I welcome the Bill and fully intend…13 Sept 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. We will be heading into difficult times with the end of furlough, so I want to thank my right hon. Friend for all the work she has done in support of the Leigh and Bolton…13 Sept 2021HANSARDDissolution and Calling of Parliament BillDoes this point not really get to the heart of the matter of the performance, whether of local government or of other bodies, in always being prepared for an election? Many have…13 Sept 2021HANSARDCovid Vaccine PassportsWill my hon. Friend confirm that the duration of these passports, whether they are passed by the Government or it is done by a vote, would only last as long as it is considered…08 Sept 2021HANSARD Nuclear Fuel ManufacturingIt is not quite the same as nuclear fusion, which is always 50 years away—or that is what is always said. On the other technologies, be it battery storage or carbon capture and…07 Sept 2021HANSARD Nuclear Fuel ManufacturingI do not want to debate whether the hon. Gentleman ought to approve of nuclear, but there is a question about the reliance on wind or solar panels. Perhaps there is a surge or…07 Sept 2021HANSARD Nuclear Fuel ManufacturingIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Betts, and to follow the hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon), who has articulated so many of the arguments and points in…07 Sept 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMedical autonomy on vaccinations has been removed from workers in care home settings, so when will medical autonomy be removed from nurses, doctors and consultants in the NHS?06 Sept 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateCan my right hon. Friend give me a better sense of the scope of how the covid ID card may be used in the future? Would it apply to the London marathon? Would it apply to political…22 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsFollowing the G7 summit, with its focus on vaccinations and their global roll-out, does my hon. Friend agree that the challenges of antimicrobial resistance are at least as great…20 Jul 2021HANSARDUK Research and DevelopmentThe life sciences ecosystem is incredibly interdependent and clinical trials are a key part of it. Will my hon. Friend join me in meeting key stakeholders to discuss how we can…06 Jul 2021HANSARDUK Research and DevelopmentWhat steps his Department is taking to support UK research and development.06 Jul 2021HANSARDCultural and Sporting Sectors: Covid-19The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care said that, if the direction of travel in respect of covid data is maintained, we will be able to have our terminus day on 19…01 Jul 2021HANSARDCultural and Sporting Sectors: Covid-19What steps his Department is taking to open up the cultural and sporting sectors as covid-19 restrictions are eased.01 Jul 2021HANSARDPalestinian School Textbooks: EU ReviewI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Eastbourne (Caroline Ansell) on securing this important debate. It is a particular pleasure to follow my hon. Friend the Member for…30 Jun 2021