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HANSARD Airport ExpansionOne of the reasons why I supported Heathrow expansion was the increased connectivity it would bring to regional airports such as Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester, and the…02 Mar 2020HANSARD Prisoners (Disclosure of Information About Victims) BillIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for South Basildon and East Thurrock (Stephen Metcalfe), who has been with me and other colleagues every step of the way on this…11 Feb 2020HANSARDSecurity SituationWill the Secretary of State join me in welcoming the support from political parties and community organisations, such as the Gaelic Athletic Association, for the new Police…05 Feb 2020HANSARD Economy and Society: Contribution of MusicAbsolutely, they are the very definition of holistic therapy. Nordoff Robbins has worked with over 10,000 vulnerable people, holding 37,000 music therapy sessions in 15 different…21 Jan 2020HANSARD Economy and Society: Contribution of MusicI beg to move, That this House has considered the contribution of music to the economy and society. It is a pleasure to see you in your place, Sir Roger—an unexpected pleasure,…21 Jan 2020HANSARD Economy and Society: Contribution of MusicAbsolutely. I share my hon. Friend’s ambition to do that, as well as her warm words for her predecessor. Like him, she certainly was not backward in coming forward to intervene so…21 Jan 2020HANSARD Economy and Society: Contribution of MusicI agree entirely, and I think we will find agreement on that across the Chamber.21 Jan 2020HANSARD Economy and Society: Contribution of MusicI agree entirely. I will come to the points made by both my right hon. Friend and the hon. Member for Solihull (Julian Knight) in more detail later in my speech. There has been an…21 Jan 2020HANSARD Economy and Society: Contribution of MusicI agree entirely. It is that diversity and depth that gives UK music its strength. It is clear that music in the UK punches well above its weight economically, but that is only…21 Jan 2020HANSARD Economy and Society: Contribution of MusicI will, and I will then make some progress, because many people want to speak and I want to give them that opportunity.21 Jan 2020HANSARD Economy and Society: Contribution of MusicI thank the Minister for his comprehensive response, given the short time available to him. I also thank the shadow Minister. I concur entirely with his comments about the BBC.…21 Jan 2020HANSARD Economy and Society: Contribution of MusicI do, and I will come to that in my closing remarks. I could say much more about music in my constituency—I am keen to talk about it to anyone who wants to listen to me—but I want…21 Jan 2020HANSARD Northern Ireland Executive FormationMay I acknowledge that on the Opposition Benches today we miss the voices of David Hanson and Vernon Coaker, who were passionately committed to Northern Ireland, and of course we…16 Jan 2020HANSARDEducation and Local GovernmentIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Ipswich (Tom Hunt), whom I congratulate on a very gracious and eloquent maiden speech. It is also a pleasure to see you returned to…14 Jan 2020HANSARDColne to Skipton Railway LinkI am reluctant to say this under the chairmanship of the senior Merseyside Member, but although my constituency is in the Liverpool City Region, all points north and east, from…29 Oct 2019HANSARD Environment BillLabour-run St Helens Council is the leading English local authority investing in new technology, new vehicles and an innovative single-use recycling point. Does my hon. Friend…28 Oct 2019HANSARDAgriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019One organisation that has spoken clearly and vociferously on the matter is the Ulster Farmers Union, which has asked for much more clarity about the new relationship between…28 Oct 2019HANSARDAgriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) (No. 2) Regulations 2019I accept that point on these specific measures, but will the Minister tell us whether he has been to Northern Ireland to meet and hear from the Ulster Farmers Union directly? Has…28 Oct 2019HANSARDThe National Health ServiceWill my hon. Friend join me and, I am sure, all other Labour Members, in conveying our solidarity to NHS workers—Unison members—in St Helens and other parts of the country who are…23 Oct 2019HANSARDElectric Vehicle TechnologySome London boroughs have hundreds of electric vehicle charging points while whole towns in the north have none, but given the lack of public transport options in places such as…22 Oct 2019