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HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateI do apologise, Madam Deputy Speaker. As we look at the lessons that we learn from the first wave of this virus, at the threat of a second wave and at the fact that the British…16 Jul 2020HANSARDGovernment Supply Chains: SustainabilityWhat steps his Department is taking to improve the sustainability of Government supply chains.16 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Future UK-EU RelationshipI will not, thank you. We have heard SNP Members claim today that tearing Scotland out of the European Union will be bad for its economy—and yes, I agree that it will be dreadful…15 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Future UK-EU RelationshipIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Ynys Môn (Virginia Crosbie), even from this slightly disconcerting and unusual location. That, however, has nothing to do with the…15 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Future UK-EU RelationshipWhile the hon. Gentleman and I do not share the same view of the European Union—and I would not wish to leave at this moment—does he share my confusion at hearing an SNP Member…15 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Future UK-EU RelationshipWill the hon. Gentleman give way?15 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Future UK-EU RelationshipWill the hon. Gentleman give way on that point?15 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Future UK-EU RelationshipThe hon. Member and I have disagreed numerous times about the UK’s place in the European Union and what we should do about that, but does he share my confusion about why a party…15 Jul 2020HANSARDSale of Arms: War in YemenThe Saudis are currently taking part in the action in Yemen as part of a coalition. They are also part of a coalition involved in the blockade of Qatar. That is not currently a…13 Jul 2020HANSARDIndependent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety ReviewBaroness Cumberlege’s report is not just welcome, but blunt, both in the way it talks about the specific problems with women patients treated by Primodos, sodium valproate and…09 Jul 2020HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillIt is a pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for Gainsborough (Sir Edward Leigh). In fact, it is a pleasure to have reached this stage in the journey of this Bill. As the…06 Jul 2020HANSARD Finance BillDoes the hon. Member perhaps wonder, as I do, if postponing does not simply extend the period of stress for people who are waiting to find out? I was curious about that.01 Jul 2020HANSARDAir Travel CorridorsWhat recent discussions he has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) Ministers of the Scottish Government on establishing air travel corridors as covid-19 restrictions are eased…01 Jul 2020HANSARDAir Travel CorridorsEdinburgh Airport is not just one of the largest employers in my constituency when taken together with all the cargo handlers and the shops on site, but a linchpin of Edinburgh’s…01 Jul 2020HANSARDHong Kong National Security LegislationI saw reports this morning that the prominent young activist Joshua Wong is now removing himself from politics and taking a step back. What assurances can the Secretary of State…01 Jul 2020HANSARDEngagementsThere are 3 million people in this country who get no support at the moment because they are self-employed or on contract. Our black, Asian and ethnic minority communities have an…01 Jul 2020HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillHow would the hon. Gentleman react to the news that I had from my constituency that a professional couple who have lived here for 40 years—they were both born in France—and whose…30 Jun 2020HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillWill the hon. Lady give way?30 Jun 2020HANSARD Lammy ReviewI, too, wish to thank the right hon. Member for Tottenham (Mr Lammy) for securing this important urgent question, particularly at this time. I wish to return to the point that has…30 Jun 2020HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillI wish to speak to new clauses 26 and 28, and to support new clauses 1, 7 to 10, 13 and 29. I believe this Bill is hugely flawed and potentially damaging because of the atmosphere…30 Jun 2020