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HANSARD European Football ProposalI welcome the Secretary of State’s statement and the decision to launch the fan-led review but, as he said, this is a review for the medium term, and decisions about the super…19 Apr 2021HANSARDOnline Anonymity and Anonymous AbuseWe should not have to tolerate online abuse targeting individuals with dehumanising language and threats of injury. Anonymity on social media has provided some people with a…24 Mar 2021HANSARDDepartment for Digital, Culture, Media and SportThe Government have provided substantial support for the cultural, sporting and creative sectors since the start of the covid pandemic. This has been welcome but also essential,…10 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationI welcome this Budget, which has sought to strike the right balance between helping businesses and individuals that have been badly affected by the coronavirus, providing support…03 Mar 2021HANSARD Uber: Supreme Court RulingThis is a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court, but many people will be concerned that companies such as Uber should not be left to interpret what it means, because otherwise we…24 Feb 2021HANSARDAsylum System: ReformWhat steps her Department is taking to reform the asylum system.08 Feb 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsOn 20 January, my constituent Andy Aitchison, an accredited journalist who had taken photographs that morning at the demonstration at Napier barracks in Folkestone, was arrested…08 Feb 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.08 Feb 2021HANSARDAsylum System: ReformCan my hon. Friend confirm that Napier barracks in Folkestone is only a temporary facility to accommodate people in the asylum system, that it is unsuitable for individuals to be…08 Feb 2021HANSARDEngagementsThis week, Kent’s first covid mass vaccination centre opened in Folkestone, and is working now along with our three GP-led hubs in Folkestone, Hythe and Lydd. As we accelerate the…27 Jan 2021HANSARD Health Measures at UK BordersAs the Home Secretary knows, more than 8,000 people entered the UK last year by crossing the channel in small vessels in order to claim asylum when they arrived. Will she say what…27 Jan 2021HANSARD Vaccine Roll-outYesterday I visited the vaccination hubs at the civic centre in Folkestone and at Lydd airport, which along with the Oaklands surgery in Hythe are doing a great job in vaccinating…21 Jan 2021HANSARDEvents at US CapitolThere were 342 assaults on journalists in America last year and there have been 13 further assaults this year. Will my right hon. Friend work with the new Administration in…19 Jan 2021HANSARD Trade BillI will be speaking to Lords amendment 7, tabled by Baroness Kidron, which seeks to protect the rights of children online with regard to the use of their data and the design of…19 Jan 2021HANSARDEvents at US CapitolWhat recent discussions he has had with the US Administration on reports of the (a) detention and (b) assault of journalists covering the rioting in Washington, D.C. on 6 January…19 Jan 2021HANSARDUK Musicians: EU Visa ArrangementsIn addition to trying to improve visa-free travel for musicians, could my hon. Friend say whether the Government hope to make progress on easing the movement of musical equipment…19 Jan 2021HANSARD Online Harms ConsultationI thank the Secretary of State for his important and long-awaited statement on this piece of legislation. I have a few questions, though. He mentioned that social media companies…15 Dec 2020HANSARDHomophobia in FootballWhat discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on bringing forward legislative proposals to strengthen sentencing to tackle homophobia in football.08 Dec 2020HANSARDHomophobia in FootballI am grateful to the Minister for his answer and in particular for the review being done by the Law Commission at the moment, which is looking specifically at the incidence of…08 Dec 2020HANSARD Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-outIt is obviously excellent news that the vaccine has been rolled out today. I was delighted to see that my constituent Kenneth Lamb from New Romney was the first patient to receive…08 Dec 2020