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HANSARD Public OrderThere is no place for racism or discrimination in our society, but it is there; it is everywhere; and it is crushing the hopes and lives of millions in this country. I condemn the…08 Jun 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government need a refresher course in their own policies: the Prime Minister does not know what “no recourse to public funds” means and the Equalities Minister and apparently…08 Jun 2020HANSARDOnline HarmsWith the exception of Parliament, we are all of us online now: grandparents and schoolchildren, businesses and book clubs, theatres and tea parties, scammers and paedophiles.…04 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19: AviationMy constituents have had to make huge sacrifices during this terrible outbreak, and they have responded with real solidarity, helping others and following the rules. Now those who…03 Jun 2020HANSARDDraft Weights and Measures Act 1985 (Definitions of 'Metre' and 'Kilogram') (Amendment) Order 2020It is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone, and to take part in this debate. Our country has a proud scientific tradition, from Isaac Newton to Stephen…02 Jun 2020HANSARDDraft Weights and Measures Act 1985 (Definitions of @0082Metre@0083 and @0082Kilogram@0083) (Amendment) Order 2020It is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone, and to take part in this debate. Our country has a proud scientific tradition, from Isaac Newton to Stephen…02 Jun 2020HANSARDHong Kong National Security Legislation: UK ResponseI welcome the Foreign Secretary standing full square behind the people of Hong Kong. I believe that our economic standing is enhanced, rather than diminished, when Britain stands…02 Jun 2020HANSARDDraft Weights and Measures Act 1985 (Definitions of “Metre” and “Kilogram”) (Amendment) Order 2020It is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone, and to take part in this debate. Our country has a proud scientific tradition, from Isaac Newton to Stephen…02 Jun 2020HANSARDHybrid Proceedings in ParliamentThanks to you, Mr Speaker, the parliamentary digital service, the Clerks, the Commission, the House authorities, broadcasting and other staff in the House, the digital Parliament…19 May 2020HANSARDHybrid Proceedings in ParliamentWhat assessment the Commission has made of the effectiveness of the implementation of hybrid proceedings in Parliament.19 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: StrategyThe north-east has the highest coronavirus infection rate in the country and some of the highest levels of deprivation, with areas where coronavirus mortality is twice that in the…11 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: BAME and Working-class CommunitiesWe do have some other information: according to Office for National Statistics figures, the coronavirus mortality rate in the most deprived areas, such as Elswick in Newcastle, is…06 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: BAME and Working-class CommunitiesWhat recent assessment she has made of the disproportionate effect of the covid-19 outbreak on (a) BAME and (b) working-class communities.06 May 2020HANSARDEngagementsThe people of Newcastle are desperately trying to do the right thing, although my inbox tells me that they are angry, confused, running out of money, isolated and in some cases…25 Mar 2020HANSARDFinancial and Social Emergency Support PackageI have to correct the record. It was not a paean to the power of the free market; actually, I was identifying its critical failings when it comes to providing capacity for the…25 Mar 2020HANSARDFinancial and Social Emergency Support PackageFurther to that point of order, Mr Speaker. I agree wholeheartedly with the sentiment that this is a time for the parties, and indeed the country, to come together, but that…25 Mar 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe rise of the House tonight means that we will not have questions to the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport tomorrow, yet of all the questions that remain,…25 Mar 2020HANSARDFinancial and Social Emergency Support PackageIn the spirit of clarifying anomalies, I have been contacted by many businesses who tell me that, because they do not have business premises or work in co-working spaces, they…25 Mar 2020HANSARDFinancial and Social Emergency Support PackageMy right hon. Friend is making an incredibly important point about universal credit. The system of universal credit has been in design for years and was supposedly designed, so we…25 Mar 2020HANSARDFinancial and Social Emergency Support PackageIt is a real privilege to speak in this incredibly important debate. As I am, I think, the last speaker from the Back Benches, it is appropriate to start by paying tribute to the…25 Mar 2020