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HANSARDNorthern IrelandI am of the generation that remembers what discord in Ireland meant for people here on the mainland. I remember my mum being scared to go to work in London because of the bombs…13 Apr 2021HANSARD UK Rare Diseases FrameworkI, too, congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Blaydon (Liz Twist) on securing the debate. I chair the all-party parliamentary group on life sciences and want to raise a…24 Mar 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency BillIt is a real pleasure to follow the hon. Member for South Basildon and East Thurrock (Stephen Metcalfe). Anyone who has attended the annual STEM for Britain event hosted by the…23 Mar 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency BillThe right hon. Gentleman says that the agency is modelled on the American example, but the American example very clearly has a client. Which is the client Department for this Bill?23 Mar 2021HANSARDDraft Direct Payments to Farmers (Reductions and Simplifications) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021
Draft Agricultural (Financial Assistance) Regulations 2021It is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mr Paisley, for what I think is the first time, and, of course, a pleasure to continue the ongoing dialogue with the Minister. As…18 Mar 2021HANSARDData Flow to and from EUWhat steps the Government is taking to ensure the free flow of data to and from the EU.18 Mar 2021HANSARDDraft Direct Payments to Farmers (Reductions and Simplifications) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021
Draft Agricultural (Financial Assistance) Regulations 2021I would dearly like to come to see one of those—that is part of the problem of the past year—but, while I understand that those engaged in the process are probably positive about…18 Mar 2021HANSARDData Flow to and from EUWe all know how important the flow of data is for UK business, but frankly the Government have handed the powers to the EU to turn our data on and off. They have turned us into…18 Mar 2021HANSARD Research and Development FundingI thank all hon. Members for the high quality of their contributions, as one would expect given that we had former Science Ministers and former Secretaries of State involved. It…17 Mar 2021HANSARD Research and Development FundingI beg to move, That this House has considered the future of research and development funding. It is a pleasure to speak with you in the Chair, Mr Dowd, and to have the opportunity…17 Mar 2021HANSARDTransport Devolution Deal: Cambridgeshire and PeterboroughIn the Budget last week, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough was the only mayoral authority not to get money from the intra-city transport settlement. We are still awaiting the…11 Mar 2021HANSARDTransport Devolution Deal: Cambridgeshire and PeterboroughWhat assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the 2017 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough devolution deal on transport connectivity in (a) Cambridgeshire and (b) Peterborough.11 Mar 2021HANSARDEmployment RatesUnemployment has not really been a major issue in Cambridgeshire for some years, but with over 8,000 people furloughed in the city of Cambridge and 300 jobs in Chatteris lost…08 Mar 2021HANSARDEmployment RatesWhat recent estimate she has made of employment rates in the UK.08 Mar 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateI am afraid that “data not dates” clearly has not worked, because people have quite understandably just focused on the dates. The spring sunshine at the weekend meant that in…02 Mar 2021HANSARDGrowing Back Better ReportThe Opposition very much welcome this report, with its sense of urgency and calls for action; we just wish the Government would match that. I agree with the comments on the green…25 Feb 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsCensus 2021 is due in just a few weeks’ time, at a time when cities such as Cambridge would normally be packed with students, researchers and visitors. In the middle of a…22 Feb 2021HANSARDDraft Fertilisers and Ammonium Nitrate Material (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021I accept that point, but surely the difference will be that, should we end up with a different set of rules in future, that will create a different regime for Northern Ireland,…11 Feb 2021HANSARDDraft Fertilisers and Ammonium Nitrate Material (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021It is a pleasure to continue our discussions once again, Mr Robertson; I am sure you enjoy them as much as we do. I thank the Minister for her introduction, although I am not sure…11 Feb 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill (First sitting)It is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Dame Angela, particularly given your long record of fighting for animal welfare. I want briefly to echo many of the comments made…03 Feb 2021