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HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesThe UK is a key player in supporting the research happening in developing countries that will be essential to putting an end to the pandemic and allowing our businesses to…09 Feb 2021HANSARDUK Space IndustryIt is a pleasure to take part in today’s debate, because if someone had told the eight-year-old me who was allowed to get up in the middle of the night to watch Neil Armstrong…04 Feb 2021HANSARDExiting the European Union (Excise)It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for North Norfolk (Duncan Baker). My desire to speak in this debate was driven not only by my serious concerns about the immediate…03 Feb 2021HANSARDSupport for University Students: Covid-19I was delighted to hear that the Minister has regular discussions with the devolved Education Ministers, because although it is devolved, higher education is an area where there…03 Feb 2021HANSARDAir Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill [Lords]On that note, Madam Deputy Speaker, may I also briefly mention my own sadness at hearing of the death of Captain Sir Tom Moore? I am sure that all our thoughts are with his…02 Feb 2021HANSARDHolocaust Memorial Day 2021It is an honour to take part in this Holocaust Memorial Day debate and to hear the many moving and memorable contributions. Like many Members, I have heard, read about and known…28 Jan 2021HANSARDEngagementsMay I associate myself and the Liberal Democrats with the Prime Minister’s comments on the holocaust?A year ago next week, in a speech at Greenwich, the Prime Minister said that…27 Jan 2021HANSARD Environment BillLike the previous Members of my party who have spoken, I shall be supporting the Opposition amendments. However, I would like to use my time to focus entirely on air pollution—a…26 Jan 2021HANSARDEquitable LifeIt is a privilege, but not a pleasure, to take part in this debate, it being 20 years on from the moment when more than 1 million policyholders lost part of their pension savings.…21 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Dental ServicesOne of the more surprising effects of covid-19 is that I miss going to the dentist—a phrase I never expected to use. Although we might recognise the impact on ourselves, we should…14 Jan 2021HANSARDEU Trade and Co-operation Agreement: Fishing IndustryWhile I welcome the Minister’s statement that he will be meeting stakeholders, I assure him that those stakeholders understand the issues; it appears to be the Government who have…14 Jan 2021HANSARD Small Business Support: Covid-19It is unfortunate that I have to raise, and not for the first time with this Government, an issue that faces so many of our businesses, particularly small enterprises. There can…13 Jan 2021HANSARD Financial Services BillIt is an honour to follow the hon. Member for Hitchin and Harpenden (Bim Afolami) and to speak on a Bill that is of so much importance at this juncture for our economy and the…13 Jan 2021HANSARD Financial Services BillLike other Members, I would like to reiterate my and my party’s support for the financial services sector and its importance to our economy, making up about 7% of GDP. There has…13 Jan 2021HANSARDSittings in Westminster Hall (Suspension) (No. 2)I will be brief. First, I wish to declare an interest: my private Member’s Bill was due to be heard this Friday. I do not find it easy to see its postponement again, because it…13 Jan 2021HANSARD Economic UpdateFirst, may I associate myself and my Liberal Democrat colleagues with the remarks made about the right hon. Member for Old Bexley and Sidcup (James Brokenshire), whom I have come…11 Jan 2021HANSARDUK Preparedness: End of TransitionA great deal of concern has been expressed to me by local businesses in Edinburgh West, and there are national concerns among industries such as the whisky sector, about the…17 Dec 2020HANSARDUK Preparedness: End of TransitionIf he will negotiate a phased period of implementation for new trading rules after the end of the transition period.17 Dec 2020HANSARDTrade (Disclosure of Information) BillOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker, I thank you for your indulgence and your patience, and I ask your advice on a matter that has come to my attention today that is of…16 Dec 2020HANSARD Trade (Disclosure of Information) BillI echo much of what the Labour and SNP spokespeople have said. There is little that can be added, certainly with the Bill being brought forward in the manner that it is today and…16 Dec 2020