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HANSARD Provisional Local Government Finance SettlementI thank my right hon. Friend for this much-needed further financial support for our local authorities, which lead the local response to covid. Local government staff in Runnymede…17 Dec 2020HANSARD Energy White PaperI welcome the energy White Paper, which charts an ambitious and, importantly, sustainable path to sustainability. I would like to raise a point about Jet Zero and the aviation…14 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdatePeople living in Runnymede and Weybridge often ask me on what basis we are subject to local tiers and to restrictions, and it is clear that, alongside the data, other factors are…26 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Winter PlanI very warmly welcome the announcement of the end of national lockdown on 2 December. This morning, I had discussions with school leaders in Runnymede and Weybridge regarding the…23 Nov 2020HANSARD Covid-19The announcement of the preliminary results of the effectiveness of the Pfizer and Moderna covid vaccines is great news, a ray of hope at a time when we are tired, weary and going…18 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy right hon. Friend knows that homes alone will not stop homelessness, and that many of the drivers of homelessness, such as mental illness, addiction, debt and low social…16 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesI thank the Minister for his answer: financial support for businesses is such a lifeline at this time. Businesses across the spectrum in Runnymede and Weybridge—from those in the…10 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesWhat steps his Department is taking to support businesses during the covid-19 outbreak.10 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsCan my right hon. Friend outline what support the military is providing to increase NHS bed capacity and what plans there are to extend that?02 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Economy UpdateI thank my right hon. Friend for the provisions announced today, which I very much welcome. My constituency is partly in tier 1 and partly in tier 2, and I especially welcome the…22 Oct 2020HANSARD Covid-19I thank the hon. Gentleman for his intervention, and I will come to precisely that point in due course. I supported the first lockdown, and I support the current restrictions, but…22 Oct 2020HANSARD Covid-19We face a difficult winter. Many areas of England are under heightened restrictions, including Elmbridge, part of which forms part of my constituency. We face the national…22 Oct 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Disparate ImpactI thank my hon. Friend and welcome this incredibly important ongoing work. Does she agree with me about the importance of using science to determine individual risk as a way to…22 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI thank my right hon. Friend for his statement today. It is absolutely right that we take measures to support the NHS and ensure that it is not overwhelmed with a high rate of…15 Oct 2020HANSARDPension Schemes Bill [Lords]The measures in the Bill could transform how we view and engage with pensions, and I welcome the huge progress that that represents. Pensions are technical and complicated, and…07 Oct 2020HANSARDEngagementsDespite the many challenges of the covid pandemic, one unexpected relief to many of my constituents has been reductions in noise and air pollution from the M25 during lockdown.…30 Sept 2020HANSARD Covid-19I would like to talk about our long-term covid strategy. In doing so, I want to touch on the past, the present and the future. Let me start with the past. In response to covid…28 Sept 2020HANSARDPublic Order: Covid-19What steps her Department is taking to maintain public order during the covid-19 outbreak.28 Sept 2020HANSARDPublic Order: Covid-19During the lockdown in Runnymede and Weybridge, we saw a huge community response and support to get through some of its real challenges. Unfortunately, though, a small minority…28 Sept 2020HANSARDCriminal Legal AidWhat steps his Department has taken to improve criminal legal aid provision.22 Sept 2020