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HANSARDPlastic PollutionWhat steps he is taking to reduce plastic pollution.15 Oct 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat steps is my right hon. Friend taking to maintain food standards at the end of the transition period, so that there is no cliff edge in food standards?15 Oct 2020HANSARDPlastic PollutionWhat steps are the Government taking to ensure the responsible disposal of face masks and other personal protective equipment?15 Oct 2020HANSARDOccupied Palestinian TerritoriesIt is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Hammersmith (Andy Slaughter). I congratulate the hon. Member for Aberavon (Stephen Kinnock) on securing this important and timely…24 Sept 2020HANSARDOccupied Palestinian TerritoriesI thank the hon. Lady for that intervention, and I will get to my beliefs on that later in my speech. Between 1948 and 1967, Jordan refused Jews access to territory including the…24 Sept 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseThis Government have given unprecedented amounts of financial support to businesses and local authorities throughout the covid pandemic, but many businesses in my constituency are…16 Jul 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsSchools across England, including in my constituency, will benefit from the £1 billion catch-up fund. Will my right hon. Friend commit to ensuring, in that time, that school…22 Jun 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy right hon. Friend has ensured throughout the coronavirus pandemic that local authorities have been supported and supported well. My local authority, Sefton Council, has…15 Jun 2020HANSARDLocal Transport Infrastructure3. What fiscal steps he is taking to improve local transport infrastructure.24 Mar 2020HANSARDLocal Transport InfrastructureI thank my right hon. Friend for all that he is doing. Businesses in my resort constituency have been delivered a significant blow due to covid-19. In good times, funding for the…24 Mar 2020HANSARDCustody SuitesCan my hon. Friend confirm that police forces will continue to arrest suspects throughout the covid-19 outbreak?23 Mar 2020HANSARDCustody Suites3. What steps her Department is taking to ensure that custody suites are accessible to police officers.23 Mar 2020HANSARD British Library Board (Power to Borrow) BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that it is important that we get the British Library out on the road, so that communities up and down our country are able to take advantage of not only…13 Mar 2020HANSARDEducation (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that there should be more co-operation between primary schools and secondary schools on generic items such as trousers, skirts, shirts and blouses? A…13 Mar 2020HANSARDEducation (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that schools deciding to have dress-up days can cause additional pressures for families, who have to keep finding different outfits for their children?13 Mar 2020HANSARD Housing and PlanningIt is an honour to speak under your chairmanship, Sir Charles. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Harborough (Neil O'Brien) on securing this important debate. He gave a…03 Mar 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseValuing Everyone training was made available to combat bullying and harassment, and all Members were encouraged to take part in that. Will my right hon. Friend confirm whether it…13 Feb 2020HANSARDEngagementsQ5. The Prime Minister has made transport connectivity a priority for the Government. Does he agree that connecting my constituency of Southport with Preston through the Burscough…12 Feb 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsT5. Last year my town of Southport benefited from a £25 million town deal. What more is my right hon. Friend doing to help other towns up and down the country to level up?11 Feb 2020HANSARDSecurity SituationWill my right hon. Friend join me in condemning the continued presence of dissident organisations in Northern Ireland, and will he say that there is no place in our society for…05 Feb 2020