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HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe town of Radcliffe in my constituency has a population of roughly 30,000, but for many years it has not had a high school. A new school would not only improve educational…23 Nov 2020HANSARD Sport Sector: Financial SupportSmaller sports teams such as Radcliffe and Prestwich Heys in my constituency sit at the heart of their communities and are a source of local pride. I look forward to being able to…19 Nov 2020HANSARDOnline HarmsI congratulate my right hon. and learned Friend the Member for Kenilworth and Southam (Jeremy Wright), my hon. Friend the Member for Congleton (Fiona Bruce) and the hon. Member…19 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19I start by paying tribute to the amazing work undertaken by healthcare workers, care workers, teachers and support staff in schools, and all the key workers, who have not only…18 Nov 2020HANSARD Northern Ireland Protocol: Implementation ProposalsI recently visited a manufacturer in my constituency called Thumbs Up, which highlighted its concerns about export summary declarations and their impact not only on its business,…18 Nov 2020HANSARD Continuity Trade Agreements: Parliamentary ScrutinyI appreciate my right hon. Friend’s comments on this topic. I also welcome progress on continuity trade agreements so far as a first step to more comprehensive trade deals in the…17 Nov 2020HANSARD International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian PeaceI apologise for being late to this debate; unfortunately, I was serving on a Delegated Legislation Committee at the same time. I thank the hon. Member for Newcastle upon Tyne…17 Nov 2020HANSARD International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian PeaceI fully appreciate that £20 million is going to fund teachers and healthcare workers, but part of the problem is the curriculum that is being taught. If we are funding teachers to…17 Nov 2020HANSARD Family Visits in Health and Social Care Settings: Covid-19It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms McVey. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Beaconsfield (Joy Morrissey) for securing this debate on such a hugely important…11 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs we fight against the coronavirus, we must not forget about the other threats facing this country, including terrorists and the hateful ideologies that fuel them. Will my right…09 Nov 2020HANSARDSupporting Disadvantaged FamiliesAlthough I did not support the Government in the vote a few weeks ago, like all in this Chamber I welcome the announcement of the covid winter grant scheme, especially with the…09 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThroughout the pandemic, places of worship have helped to maintain social cohesion. They have mitigated the impact on the mental health of worshippers, and, more importantly, have…05 Nov 2020HANSARDNazanin Zaghari-RatcliffeI, too, thank the hon. Member for Hampstead and Kilburn (Tulip Siddiq) for securing this important urgent question. I echo the comments of my hon. Friend the Member for Tonbridge…03 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Preparations and SupportWhat preparations his Department has made to support the NHS and other public bodies with their response to covid-19 during winter 2020-21.02 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Preparations and SupportI welcome the Prime Minister’s comments about the armed forces using their logistical expertise in helping to combat the virus. However, can my right hon. Friend assure us that…02 Nov 2020HANSARDFireworksIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Mundell. I thank the Petitions Committee and the hon. Member for Gower (Tonia Antoniazzi) for securing the debate, as well as…02 Nov 2020HANSARDMobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment) BillI completely agree with my hon. Friend the Member for Christchurch and commend him and anyone who would want to change RPI to CPI. The Minister is making a good point: we need to…23 Oct 2020HANSARD Animal Welfare (Sentencing) BillI rise to support the Bill in the name of my hon. Friend the Member for West Dorset (Chris Loder). I am aware that time is of the essence so, for the sake of getting it through, I…23 Oct 2020HANSARD Animal Welfare (Sentencing) BillWe have spoken a lot already about enforcement. Part of the problem with enforcement is in people given banning orders on owning pets. What would my hon. Friend think about…23 Oct 2020HANSARDForeign Affairs CommitteeI thank my hon. Friend for having brought forward this report at a crucial crossroads for Britain’s future as a global power. Britain has many international opportunities lying…22 Oct 2020