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HANSARDWomen in EnterpriseCovid particularly impacts women in business, and the sectors in which they are predominant need to be protected by the Government. What more can we do?12 Jan 2022HANSARDAjax Programme: CostI would also like to express my condolences on the loss of Jack Dromey, who made his maiden speech the same day that I made mine. I was very fond of him. I have no doubt that some…10 Jan 2022HANSARD Adult Social CareI congratulate my hon. Friend on bringing forward this milestone piece of work. It really is very long awaited. The devil, of course, is in the detail, and I look forward to…01 Dec 2021HANSARDUnpaid CarersThe carers action plan published in 2018 was a two-year cross-Government attempt to try to change the way we identify and support the millions of unpaid carers across our country.…23 Nov 2021HANSARD Health and Care BillI rise to speak on new clause 49. For 40 years, successive Governments have tried desperately to address this issue, and successive Governments have put it in the “too difficult”…22 Nov 2021HANSARDCultural Objects (Protection from Seizure) BillI pay tribute to my right hon. Friend for taking this Bill on. I know that there are huge pressures when a Member is selected to introduce a private Member’s Bill. This small…17 Nov 2021HANSARDPoppy AppealAs you know, Mr Speaker, the Royal British Legion and the poppy appeal have supported veterans over the decades and over a number of conflicts, not least the Falklands campaign,…15 Nov 2021HANSARDAfghanistan4. What steps her Department is taking to help protect the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan.26 Oct 2021HANSARDAfghanistanBefore the Taliban took control, more than 3.5 million girls were in school, and many more were in university and vital roles across the Afghan economy. Taliban spokesmen say that…26 Oct 2021HANSARDPlanning RulesI welcome the Secretary of State to his role. The Gosport peninsula is more than 80% built on, and a further 12% of it is conservation area. There is simply nowhere to build the…25 Oct 2021HANSARDPlanning Rules1. When his Department will publish its response to the consultation on the planning for the future White Paper.25 Oct 2021HANSARDPeople with Learning Disabilities and AutismI warmly welcome the Minister to her role, which I know she will do with great care. Will she expand a little on the roll-out of the mandatory training for all health and care…19 Oct 2021HANSARDPeople with Learning Disabilities and Autism3. What steps the Government is taking to improve health outcomes for people with learning disabilities and autism.19 Oct 2021HANSARDDraft Introduction and the Import of Cultural Goods (Revocation) Regulations 2021I thank both Members for their contributions, in particular the Opposition Front-Bench spokesperson for her support. As I said in my opening remarks, the Government believe that…14 Sept 2021HANSARDDraft Introduction and the Import of Cultural Goods (Revocation) Regulations 2021I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Introduction and the Import of Cultural Goods (Revocation) Regulations 2021. It is a great pleasure to serve under your…14 Sept 2021HANSARDContingencies Fund Advance: Live Events Reinsurance SchemeI am tabling this statement for the benefit of all Members of this House to give notice of a Contingencies Fund advance for the live events reinsurance scheme. A requirement for a…13 Sept 2021HANSARDContingent Liabilities: Live Events Reinsurance SchemeI am tabling this statement for the benefit of all Members of this House to bring to their attention the Departmental Minute issued today that provides the House with notice of a…13 Sept 2021HANSARD Cultural Objects (Protection from Seizure) BillI thank my right hon. Friend the Member for Central Devon (Mel Stride) not only for introducing this important Bill, but, with his Blue Badge guide status, for guiding us through…10 Sept 2021HANSARD Emergency Services Cenotaph: WestminsterI congratulate my right hon. Friend the Member for Hemel Hempstead (Sir Mike Penning) on securing this really important Adjournment debate and on highlighting an incredibly…09 Sept 2021HANSARD Emergency Services Cenotaph: WestminsterYes, Shipping Minister. He has always been a huge supporter of those of us who have constituencies on the coast and who rely on the emergency services, many of which are manned…09 Sept 2021