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HANSARDResearch and DevelopmentI appreciate the recent announcements, but can the Minister reassure us that all universities will be able to access those loans, with freedom to invest in line with local…21 Jul 2020HANSARDChinaThe Secretary of State will be aware of the important financial contribution that Chinese students make to our universities and research sector in particular. What plans do the…20 Jul 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsPeople working in the criminal justice system in Cambridge tell me that because of the current measures there is limited court time available and backlogs are building up.…14 Jul 2020HANSARDDraft Direct Payments Ceilings Regulations 2020
Direct Payments to Farmers (Amendment) Regulations 2020It is a pleasure to serve under you in the Chair, Mr Robertson, and a pleasure to continue this fascinating, if occasional, dialogue with the Minister about how we ensure a…29 Jun 2020HANSARDAnimal Welfare StandardsThe Minister has been hearing a strong message from the House this morning about animal cruelty, because, sadly, the lockdown has seen an increase in it, with the Royal Society…25 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThere are approximately 1 million 16 to 18-year-olds in England, and some 700,000 study in colleges. Astonishingly, this week’s education catch-up plan omitted those colleges,…23 Jun 2020HANSARDFree School Meals: Summer HolidaysFor some, the free school meal voucher scheme roll-out has been nothing short of a disaster, and I know of 16 schools in my constituency that have reported problems with the…16 Jun 2020HANSARD Education Settings: Wider OpeningAt sixth-form and further education colleges in areas such as mine, many young people go to college by bus. Indeed, Mark Robertson, the principal of Cambridge Regional College,…09 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: UK Border Health MeasuresThis is not just about tourism and business, important though they are; it is also about people. My constituent Professor Matthew Gaunt’s eight-year-old son Dylan lives in…03 Jun 2020HANSARDDirect Payments to Farmers (Crop Diversification Derogation) (England) Regulations 2020It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hosie. I extend a warm welcome back to the many people who spent many happy hours in this room a few months ago, discussing…03 Jun 2020HANSARDSupermarket Supply ChainsThe resilience of the food supply chains has been impressive, and we thank all those who work on our farms and in processing factories and the pickers, delivery drivers and, of…19 May 2020HANSARDRural Mobility and Supported Bus Services FundsHow many applications have been made to the (a) rural mobility fund and (b) supported bus services fund since February 2020.18 May 2020HANSARDRural Mobility and Supported Bus Services FundsOf course, hydrogen-powered buses have a much longer range, making them more suitable for rural routes and rural areas, and we have some of the leading hydrogen-powered bus…18 May 2020HANSARDCoronavirus Business Interruption Loan SchemeDespite that, the uptake of the coronavirus business interruption loan has been disappointing, leading to the bounce-back loans. Could we have much more accurate reporting on…18 May 2020HANSARDCoronavirus Business Interruption Loan SchemeWhat recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on the effectiveness of the coronavirus business interruption loan…18 May 2020HANSARD Agriculture BillIt is a pleasure to be able to continue to debate these vital issues with the Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the hon. Member for Banbury…13 May 2020HANSARD Covid-19: BusinessThe discussion around return to work is very welcome, but in areas such as Cambridge with above-average rateable values, many quite small but vital businesses, such as pubs and…12 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThe Independent Food Aid Network oversees the work of many food banks, and I listened carefully to the Secretary of State’s comments about volunteering. That organisation is…24 Mar 2020HANSARDSupport for FarmersIf the motto in past crises was “Dig for Victory”, so far this one has been much more “Distribute for Victory”. Of course, the retail sector is very important, but I am less…19 Mar 2020HANSARD Educational SettingsWill the Secretary of State say a bit more about the advice being given to universities? He will also know that international students are hugely important in many places. Will he…18 Mar 2020