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HANSARD Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in the PandemicI thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention and I extend my condolences to him and his family for the loss that they have suffered. I absolutely agree with him. The value of…13 Apr 2021HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghI will not take up the House’s time with my take on His Royal Highness’s life of service, but I share the sentiments so well expressed throughout this debate. I particularly…12 Apr 2021HANSARD Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillI am delighted to speak in support of this Bill. I particularly welcome the balance it strikes on sentencing, with longer sentences for the most serious offenders but smarter…16 Mar 2021HANSARDEngagementsThe last time the UK hosted the G7 in 2013, the then Prime Minister launched the social impact investment taskforce to catalyse a market for private capital seeking social…03 Mar 2021HANSARDFuture of Health and CareFrontline health and social care providers have shown enormous flexibility, innovation and collaboration in dealing with this crisis. I welcome the Secretary of State’s proposals.…11 Feb 2021HANSARDGovernment Contracts: Small BusinessesI welcome the recent Green Paper setting out the freedoms that the UK now enjoys to create a new framework for public procurement, including a new exceptional power for public…11 Feb 2021HANSARDGovernment Contracts: Small BusinessesWhat steps he is taking to reform Government procurement to boost (a) local growth and (b) the small and medium-sized enterprises sector.11 Feb 2021HANSARDArmed Forces BillI am very glad of this opportunity to acknowledge my gratitude and respect for our armed forces for all they do for peace and democracy and British interests abroad and our…08 Feb 2021HANSARDReoffendingWhat steps his Department is taking to reduce reoffending.02 Feb 2021HANSARDReoffendingI declare an interest as the founder and chairman of a prisoner rehabilitation charity. I very much welcome the announcement of a new package to support the reduction in…02 Feb 2021HANSARDLockdown: Church AttendanceWhat additional support has been provided to the clergy and churches to help people attend church in person or online during the January 2021 covid-19 lockdown.21 Jan 2021HANSARDLockdown: Church AttendanceIt is very encouraging to hear that. It is a matter of deep regret that churches were closed during the lockdowns last year. I very much appreciate the fact that they are allowed…21 Jan 2021HANSARDSerious Criminal Cases BacklogI pay tribute to the work done by the Ministry of Justice in getting the courts open again quickly last year and actually increasing throughput so that we now have more sitting…20 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Remote EducationWhat steps his Department is taking to ensure the adequacy of remote education for children during the covid-19 lockdown.18 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Remote EducationAll schools are under huge pressure, delivering teaching both in class and online at the same time, and many are doing an absolutely fantastic job. However, some parents are…18 Jan 2021HANSARDPolice National ComputerCan my hon. Friend confirm that those who are currently relying on police national computer data for investigations will be able to rerun their searches once the recovery work on…18 Jan 2021HANSARD Supporting the UK’s Social FabricI am pleased to be able contribute to this important debate and pay tribute to the hon. Member for Dagenham and Rainham (Jon Cruddas) for securing it. I am a great admirer of him,…11 Jan 2021HANSARDUK-EU Future Relationship Negotiations and Transition PeriodThe Government are under huge pressure this week to secure a deal—any deal. Does my right hon. Friend agree that the long-term economic and political consequences of a bad deal…07 Dec 2020HANSARD Digital Infrastructure, Connectivity and AccessibilityI thank and congratulate my right hon. Friend the Member for Tatton (Esther McVey) on bringing this important debate to the House. I start by recognising what the Government have…03 Dec 2020HANSARDAgricultureThe Minister denies it. It is true to say that I do not think she had the pleasure of the experience of a convoy of tractors driving through Banbury in protest at the Agriculture…02 Dec 2020