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HANSARDTelecommunications (Security) Bill (Fourth sitting)Q I would like to understand what the impact would be of bringing forward the 2027 deadline with regard to many of these measures. If I could ask Mike in the first instance,…19 Jan 2021HANSARDTelecommunications (Security) Bill (Second sitting)Q Many years ago, I used to work in communications and did some work with Huawei as a client. I remember, 10 or 11 years ago, someone told me that about 80% of all electronic…14 Jan 2021HANSARDTelecommunications (Security) Bill (Second sitting)Q I would be interested to know whether you agree that strengthening the UK’s telecom security through this Bill is important as we continue to roll out the gigabit connectivity.…14 Jan 2021HANSARDTelecommunications (Security) Bill (First sitting)Q Thank you, Chair. I would like to understand more how the diversification strategy that accompanies this Bill will benefit you as an organisation and the public. Alex Towers: I…14 Jan 2021HANSARDTelecommunications (Security) Bill (First sitting)Q Can you describe in layman’s terms the types of security threats that your organisations face, and how the security framework would address those? Derek McManus: There are a…14 Jan 2021HANSARDLong CovidI am pleased to pay tribute to the hon. Member for Oxford West and Abingdon (Layla Moran) for securing this debate on such an important topic. I am a member of the Health and…14 Jan 2021HANSARDMental Health Act ReformI thank my right hon. Friend and the Lord Chancellor for this landmark announcement. I am a member of both the Joint Committee on Human Rights and the Health and Social Care…13 Jan 2021HANSARD European Union (Future Relationship) BillIn constituencies such as mine there was great division over Brexit and the referendum. Does my hon. Friend agree that when the Division bell rings today and the deal goes…30 Dec 2020HANSARD Uyghur Slave Labour: XinjiangThere is no excuse in the 21st century for slavery to still exist, so will my hon. Friend agree that businesses should hear loud and clear today that they should never profit…16 Dec 2020HANSARDOckenden ReviewReading this report is utterly heartbreaking, and my heart goes out to the families who have been involved in this terrible situation. Leadership, workplace culture and patient…10 Dec 2020HANSARD Business of the HouseI am sure that children around the world, including my own special nieces, were very pleased earlier this week when the Prime Minister shared on Twitter that he had spoken to…03 Dec 2020HANSARD Leaseholders and CladdingI welcome the EWS1 form measures because they will have a real impact and provide certainty for many in my constituency. However, a number of Watford residents, especially in…24 Nov 2020HANSARDInternational Men’s DayIt is estimated by the World Health Organisation that globally 800,000 people die every year due to suicide. In the UK, three quarters of suicides are of men. I question why it is…19 Nov 2020HANSARDTrade Deals and the NHSIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer. First, I say thank you to those who organised the petition and to those who signed it. It is great to be able to…16 Nov 2020HANSARDTrade Deals and the NHSI thank the hon. Lady for her question. Yes, they have, and where have they got that from? From leaflets and newspapers. In fact, I was about to make the point that in my…16 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19I am conscious of time, so despite wanting to present arguments on greater flexibility for worshippers, outdoor exercise, support for pubs—I could go on—I will not cover those…11 Nov 2020HANSARDSupporting Disadvantaged FamiliesI completely understand the strength of feeling in the country in respect of supporting children and families at this really difficult time. Does my right hon. Friend agree that…09 Nov 2020HANSARD Free School MealsAny debate discussing children is rightly emotive. We must protect them, we must nurture them and we must support them. The question is: how do we do that most effectively? In…21 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateWhile I was volunteering just this morning at Watford General Hospital, where it happens to be Think Clean week, the wonderful specialist infection prevention and control support…12 Oct 2020HANSARD Professional and Amateur Sport: Government SupportThroughout the pandemic, Watford football club has done the right thing: it helped the community and our local hospital, and it followed the guidance. I speak regularly to Glyn…30 Sept 2020