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HANSARD Economic Outlook and Furlough Scheme ChangesMany of my constituents, such as those working in the creative industries, navigate between self-employment and PAYE—working, yet not qualifying for either scheme. Given that we…16 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Virtual Hearings8. What assessment she has made of the ability of the CPS to participate successfully in virtual hearings during the covid-19 outbreak.04 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Virtual HearingsOne of the challenges of moving virtually is that it can act as a barrier to certain groups, and I am sure that my right hon. and learned Friend would agree that justice needs to…04 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19: AviationI thank the Minister for her answers, and I echo the point about the use of taxpayers’ money and the furlough scheme, and the corporate responsibility of carriers such as British…03 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: UK Border Health MeasuresThe introduction of a 14-day quarantine is a blunt tool that has many downsides and consequences, and effectively it grounds the aviation industry. Does my right hon. Friend agree…03 Jun 2020HANSARDProceedings during the PandemicListening to the debate, I have to say that I have a new-found affection for the virtues of brevity, so I will keep my points very brief. I very much welcome the commitment of my…02 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19 ResponseI welcome my right hon. Friend’s announcement about his focus on the vital research into the risk factors of serious illness from covid, especially the impacts of age, sex and…02 Jun 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Economic PackageI welcome the world-leading package of measures that we are providing to support livelihoods and businesses through this pandemic, which is helping a huge number of people in…12 May 2020HANSARDGlobal Supply ChainsDomestic and international supply lines will clearly be crucial to the economic recovery of both ourselves and the world as we bounce back from coronavirus. Is the Minister…29 Apr 2020HANSARDGlobal Supply ChainsWhat steps her Department is taking to support the global supply chains of UK businesses.29 Apr 2020HANSARD Surrey: M25 Noise PollutionI pay tribute to my hon. Friend the Member for Woking (Mr Lord) for all his work in this area, and to the M25 action group. Most of what I intended to say was quite eloquently…17 Mar 2020HANSARDLesbian, Bisexual and Trans Women’s Health InequalitiesI thank Members across the House for some very powerful speeches. It is always an invidious task to single out individual ones, but the hon. Member for Livingston (Hannah Bardell)…10 Mar 2020HANSARDFloodingAs I am sure that all Members of this House would agree, what a fantastic maiden speech by my hon. Friend the Member for Scunthorpe (Holly Mumby-Croft)! It is clear that she will…04 Mar 2020HANSARD Environment BillSeven years ago, working as a doctor on call at St Thomas’s Hospital, I looked across the river at this place and wondered what it would be like to be here—and now I know. It is…26 Feb 2020HANSARDFloodingMy constituents are persecuted by ongoing flood warnings and flood alerts. Thankfully, although we have had some flooding, we have not seen a repeat of 2014. Does the Secretary of…24 Feb 2020HANSARDSafety of Personnel Overseas12. What steps his Department is taking to maintain the security of UK armed forces personnel overseas.03 Feb 2020HANSARDSafety of Personnel OverseasI think we would all agree on the importance of protecting our servicemen and women from threats abroad. However, harmful drinking is more common than post-traumatic stress…03 Feb 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. Constituents in Runnymede and Weybridge struggled last year to access Weybridge station because there was a broken lift. Thankfully this is now fixed, but can the Minister…23 Jan 2020HANSARDInfrastructure InvestmentMay I first congratulate the Minister on his appointment? He should be aware of the detrimental impact on Runnymede and Weybridge from our over- stretched road network,…22 Jan 2020HANSARDInfrastructure Investment1. What steps his Department is taking to help ensure value for money in public sector infrastructure investment.22 Jan 2020