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HANSARDNHS and Public Bodies: Covid-19 SupportWhat recent preparations his Department has made to support (a) the NHS and (b) other public bodies in their response to the covid-19 outbreak.07 Dec 2020HANSARDRailway Stations: Access for Disabled PeopleWhat steps his Department is taking to improve access at railway stations for disabled people.03 Dec 2020HANSARD Nurseries and Early Years SettingsIt is a technical point, rather than a political one, but does the hon. Lady agree that one of the ways that we could address this challenge is by taking the funding cycle through…03 Dec 2020HANSARD Nurseries and Early Years SettingsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone, and I reiterate the congratulations to my hon. Friend the Member for Winchester (Steve Brine) on bringing this…03 Dec 2020HANSARDExams and Accountability 2021It is always easy to criticise, but does my right hon. Friend agree that while, sadly, it appears that the dog ate Labour’s homework on this one, his statement provides…03 Dec 2020HANSARDRailway Stations: Access for Disabled PeopleAccording to the London Assembly transport committee, only one third of stations in London provide step-free access. What pressure can my hon. Friend bring to bear on the Mayor of…03 Dec 2020HANSARD Transport for London: FundingWe have heard many sensible contributions from Members across the issues tonight. I would like to focus in particular on those that we experience in my constituency and many other…30 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Funding for Local AuthoritiesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. It is clear that the countries that went local early are the ones that have had the most positive feedback about…24 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI welcome the Government’s commitment to fighting disease abroad, and I have personally seen the benefits that UK projects have brought to parts of Africa affected by malaria.…24 Nov 2020HANSARDAsylum Seekers and Permission to WorkAs I have made some interventions already, I shall be brief. As a Conservative, I believe the case is now robustly made for a change in position. We can consider the history and…18 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19Thank you for your flexibility in managing the timetable, Madam Deputy Speaker. I have two points which I will try to make in two minutes. The first is for those constituents who…18 Nov 2020HANSARDAsylum Seekers and Permission to WorkI promise to be super brief. I was reading a quote about how cash benefits have been regarded as “a major pull factor that encourages fraudulent claims” —[ Official Report , 14…18 Nov 2020HANSARDAsylum Seekers and Permission to WorkWill my hon. Friend the Minister give way?18 Nov 2020HANSARDAsylum Seekers and Permission to WorkI, too, need to draw Members’ attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests as a RAMP principal. Does the hon. Gentleman agree that the introduction of…18 Nov 2020HANSARDFuture Relationship with the EUWhat recent progress he has made on negotiations on the UK's future relationship with the EU.12 Nov 2020HANSARDFuture Relationship with the EUIn pursuit of the levelling-up agenda, which we are so passionate about, will my right hon. Friend provide an update on the progress being made to ensure that powers that are…12 Nov 2020HANSARDRefugee Communities: Covid-19The hon. Member makes a very good point about the context of many refugee children who come to the United Kingdom, but of course it is not a point that is relevant in the context…12 Nov 2020HANSARDRefugee Communities: Covid-19I commend my hon. Friend the Member for Devizes (Danny Kruger) for his contribution, which I think reflected a high degree of consensus on many of these issues across the Chamber,…12 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Emergency Transport and Travel Measures in London BoroughsThe Minister refers to the need to clean up our dirty air, which many of us regard as a high priority, particularly in the capital. Does she agree that it is necessary to make the…04 Nov 2020HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillI very much welcome the Minister’s restating of the commitment to safe and legal routes, which we all recognise are critical to tackling the risks of trafficking. I also very much…04 Nov 2020