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HANSARD Education Settings: Autumn OpeningRecognising, as my right hon. Friend says, the evidence shows that the risks to and connected with children are very low, mums and dads around the country will have noticed the…02 Jul 2020HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillDoes the hon. Member agree that one of the big challenges for local authorities in making offers has been that in so many cases young people brought to the UK for family reunion…30 Jun 2020HANSARD Civil Service AppointmentsDoes my right hon. Friend agree that a key lesson from all research about politically led organisations is that one-size-fits-all structures are doomed to fail, that leaders need…30 Jun 2020HANSARDFire Safety Bill (Second sitting)I have similar feelings about new clause 6 as I had about amendment 1. There is a risk that by seeking to be precise, we may create additional gaps in the legislation. Looking at…25 Jun 2020HANSARDFire Safety Bill (Second sitting)I very much sympathise with the motivation behind the amendments, but I am unpersuaded by the argument. There is sometimes a risk of seeking to make very precise what in reality…25 Jun 2020HANSARDFire Safety Bill (First sitting)Q My question draws out something that was touched on in the previous response. What powers do responsible persons need in order to be able discharge these duties? If the answer…25 Jun 2020HANSARDFire Safety Bill (First sitting)Q Apologies to the witnesses for dancing around behind you in this way. Picking up on the point about qualified persons and the inspection process, one issue that has been raised…25 Jun 2020HANSARDWestferry Printworks DevelopmentHas the hon. Gentleman considered that the urgency partly arose from the fact that the period for determination of the application had expired in November 2018? The opportunity of…24 Jun 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsDoes my right hon. Friend agree that the long-standing agreements between local authorities, sectoral agreements involving UK universities and counterparts abroad, such as the…18 Jun 2020HANSARD Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [Lords]We have had a very wide-ranging debate this afternoon with some very impressive contributions from Members. I wish to focus on two particular areas of concern for me, which are my…17 Jun 2020HANSARD Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [Lords]My right hon. Friend makes a very powerful point, but we also need to recognise that the context of our society today is very much of the view that five years is a long time to…17 Jun 2020HANSARD Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [Lords]If I may, in respect of others who wish to speak and time being short, I will move on. This issue of conflict and the impact that it has on children is at the heart of the concern…17 Jun 2020HANSARD Children and Young PersonsThis has been a well-informed debate so far. I would like to begin by reflecting on the big picture of our system for protecting vulnerable children in this country. By…10 Jun 2020HANSARDTenant Eviction: Coronavirus Act 2020Given the capacity constraints on the judicial system at the moment, which are of similar concern to many of my constituents affected by issues outlined by my hon. Friend the…09 Jun 2020HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [Lords]I very much agree with many of the sentiments that have been expressed in the Chamber tonight, but I wholeheartedly support my right hon. and learned Friend the Lord Chancellor in…08 Jun 2020HANSARDSupermarket Supply ChainsTo support the resilience of the supermarkets and food shops on which my constituents in Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner depend, what steps is my right hon. Friend taking to ensure…19 May 2020HANSARDSupermarket Supply ChainsWhat steps he is taking to ensure the maintenance of supermarket supply chains during the covid-19 outbreak.19 May 2020HANSARDVulnerable Persons Relocation Scheme1. What plans she has to mark the conclusion of the initial five-year term of the vulnerable persons relocation scheme.23 Mar 2020HANSARDVulnerable Persons Relocation SchemeWill my right hon. Friend consider making budgets available from the official development assistance funds to support refugees with their ambition to learn the English language…23 Mar 2020HANSARDLoan Charge 2019: Sir Amyas Morse ReviewLike many of those who have spoken in this debate, I have met many constituents, during the election and since, who have been directly affected by this issue. I have had the…19 Mar 2020