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HANSARDLong CovidIf the hon. Gentleman will forgive me, I would like to keep going. As I was saying, we are in danger of forgetting those whose immediate threat to life from the more common…14 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessMay I gently suggest to the Minister that one of the best ways he will be able to support small businesses in my constituency of West Dorset is to use his influence in discussions…15 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessWhat steps he is taking to support small businesses in areas under tier 2 covid-19 restrictions.15 Dec 2020HANSARD Covid-19I have to say that, from my personal experience as the Member for West Dorset, the rates are continuing to go down. It has shown very clearly the levels of self-responsibility…14 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI thank my right hon. Friend very much for his statement, and I fully understand the difficulties he faces. He will know that I am the Member for West Dorset, a rural seat whose…14 Dec 2020HANSARD Covid-19It is a pleasure to contribute to this debate. Today’s actions from the Government are clearly well needed and well understood, particularly in those areas where the pandemic is…14 Dec 2020HANSARD Digital Infrastructure, Connectivity and AccessibilityCan I first congratulate my right hon. Friend the Member for Tatton (Esther McVey) on bringing this very important debate to the House today? I think she is not just a superstar…03 Dec 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseOn Friday 23 October in this Chamber, I called on all Members of the House to support the Government’s commitment to ban live animal exports. I was delighted to hear this morning…03 Dec 2020HANSARD Public HealthThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. We are faced with another difficult decision to make in this House today. As a Member of Parliament, I am here to be the voice of my constituents…01 Dec 2020HANSARD Telecommunications (Security) BillIt is a privilege to follow my hon. Friend the Member for Tonbridge and Malling (Tom Tugendhat). Like him, I will keep my comments short because of the many contributions we have…30 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI was delighted when the Secretary of State came to visit the Yeatman Hospital in Sherborne at the end of last year, but my constituents in West Dorset are becoming increasingly…17 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19 Lockdown: Homelessness and Rough SleepersIs it not just so sad when we see homelessness and rough sleeping on our streets? One reason I was so proud to stand as a Conservative party candidate at the last general election…11 Nov 2020HANSARDYoung Enterprise: Government SupportAs someone who did not go to university, who benefited greatly from Young Enterprise and who is from a rural area, I know full well how important the scheme is. How is the…10 Nov 2020HANSARDYoung Enterprise: Government SupportIf he will hold discussions with the Secretary of State for Education on Government support for Young Enterprise. [R]10 Nov 2020HANSARDPolicing: DorsetI thank the Minister very much for his answer. My constituency of West Dorset is served very ably by Dorset police, and they have historically managed their finances very well,…09 Nov 2020HANSARDPolicing: DorsetWhat steps she is taking to support policing in Dorset.09 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMay I thank the shadow Leader of the House for mentioning my private Member’s Bill a little earlier? I would like to re-emphasise, if I may, to the Leader of the House that it is…05 Nov 2020HANSARD Animal Welfare (Sentencing) BillI thank the hon. Lady for giving way again. The point that I am making is that those of us who do farm and are from farming backgrounds take this matter very seriously indeed. It…23 Oct 2020HANSARD Animal Welfare (Sentencing) BillI thank my hon. Friend for his intervention. We have in excess of 1 million reports to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of difficulties with animals or…23 Oct 2020HANSARD Animal Welfare (Sentencing) BillYes, I wholly agree with the right hon. Gentleman and I shall go on to address that in my speech. The Bill amends the Animal Welfare Act 2006, which currently sets out a maximum…23 Oct 2020