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HANSARD Zoos, Aquariums and Wildlife Sanctuaries: ReopeningMy hon. Friend gives the perfect illustration of the confusion that the organisations feel and that members of the public will feel. I say to Ministers, to the Government and to…11 Jun 2020HANSARDProbation ServicesThe Secretary of State may not wish to talk about ideology, but will he reflect on morality? Does he think it is morally right to make private profit out of incarceration and…11 Jun 2020HANSARD Zoos, Aquariums and Wildlife Sanctuaries: ReopeningI was just about to turn to my hon. Friend and next door neighbour, so I will give way.11 Jun 2020HANSARD Zoos, Aquariums and Wildlife Sanctuaries: ReopeningMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. I visited Chester Zoo many times as a child, as I am sure he and other hon. Members did. That link with the natural world ties in with our…11 Jun 2020HANSARD Zoos, Aquariums and Wildlife Sanctuaries: ReopeningAh, yes, the story of Iggy and Flossie from the hon. and gallant Member for Beckenham and the contribution of the Cheshire Regiment, as was then. His reputation is very sound in…11 Jun 2020HANSARD Zoos, Aquariums and Wildlife Sanctuaries: ReopeningMay I start by thanking the hon. Member for Romford (Andrew Rosindell) for allowing me to speak in the debate? I pay tribute to his outstanding opening contribution, which set the…11 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: UK Border Health MeasuresThis will affect the aviation sector and also hospitality, travel and tourism, but, upstream, it will also affect our aerospace manufacturing sector. Can the Home Secretary tell…03 Jun 2020HANSARD Parliamentary Constituencies BillContrary to what we are hearing from Government Members, I warmly welcome the Bill and its main provision, which is the reversion back to 650 Members of Parliament—as, I think, do…02 Jun 2020HANSARD Parliamentary Constituencies BillWhen somebody from my constituency seeks my assistance, I will represent them whether they are a citizen or not and whether they are on the electoral register or not. My hon.…02 Jun 2020HANSARDDigital Election Campaigning: TransparencyThe Electoral Commission has a regulatory role and regulatory authority which are the same as those of many regulators throughout the United Kingdom. I suggest that the track…19 May 2020HANSARDBoundary Review in EnglandWhen coronavirus-related restrictions were introduced, the commission shifted entirely to home working. It took forward work on reviews where further external information or input…19 May 2020HANSARDBoundary Review in EnglandThe Local Government Boundary Commission for England continues to recommend fair electoral and boundary arrangements for local authorities in England. Last week, it published…19 May 2020HANSARDElectoral Commission: EffectivenessIn accordance with its functions under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000, the Speaker’s Committee met on 24 March to examine the Electoral Commission’s…19 May 2020HANSARDElectoral Commission: EffectivenessI hope that the hon. Gentleman feels that the Speaker’s Committee is doing a decent job in maintaining scrutiny of the Electoral Commission. It is entirely appropriate, from time…19 May 2020HANSARDDigital Election Campaigning: TransparencyAt its meeting on 24 March, the committee approved the commission’s interim corporate plan, which includes plans to address voter concerns about digital campaigning. The…19 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Large-scale Testing and TracingWhat recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on large-scale testing and tracing for covid-19.04 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Large-scale Testing and TracingIt is clear that testing, tracing and tracking will be an essential part of our battle against coronavirus, and tech and IT will be required to support that. There have been…04 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for Businesses. What recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on support for Welsh businesses affected by the covid-19 outbreak.22 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesI have plenty of constituents who work across the border in north Wales, all of whom are desperate to get back to work. Some of them cannot because they fall into the protected or…22 Apr 2020HANSARDEngagementsSome firms, such as Sports Direct and Wetherspoons, have shamed themselves by bullying their staff into work. Other businesses, such as events, sporting and conference companies…25 Mar 2020