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HANSARDJudicial Review and Courts Bill (Second sitting)Q Can you give an example of where it might have been necessary? I have given evidence to coroners’ courts, in my capacity as a doctor. I remember one specific case where the…02 Nov 2021HANSARDCondition of School BuildingsI’ve only got three kids. [Laughter.] Anyway, the lovely market town of Sleaford is growing, which is causing capacity issues for both the boys’ and the girls’ grammar school…01 Nov 2021HANSARDCondition of School BuildingsThe lovely market town of Sleaford is growing—01 Nov 2021HANSARDSmoking Cessation: Prescription of E-cigarettesHistory has shown us that an absence of evidence of long-term harm is not the same as evidence of absence of long-term harm. Indeed, in the 1940s, conventional cigarettes were…01 Nov 2021HANSARDCondition of School Buildings19. What steps his Department is taking to help improve the condition of school buildings.01 Nov 2021HANSARD NHS Dentistry: LincolnshireSmiles are very important. When we smile, it makes us happier and it makes those around us happier, but unfortunately many of my constituents are struggling to smile because they…20 Oct 2021HANSARD NHS Dentistry: LincolnshireBefore the Minister sits down, may I ask her to meet me later this week, or perhaps next week, to discuss further the impact on military personnel in particular?20 Oct 2021HANSARD NHS Dentistry: LincolnshireWill dentists have a voice on care panels in the new integrated care systems?20 Oct 2021HANSARD NHS Dentistry: LincolnshireMy right hon. Friend is a big champion for his constituents and for ensuring that they have good dental care. My hon. Friend the Member for Louth and Horncastle (Victoria Atkins),…20 Oct 2021HANSARDWorking People’s Finances: Government PolicyI did not mean to, of course, Madam Deputy Speaker. The point I am trying to make is that there is no plan from the Opposition. They are not giving any plan on what they would do…21 Sept 2021HANSARDWorking People’s Finances: Government PolicyI thank the hon. Lady for giving way. You are making the case for why you do not agree with the Government’s position, but I have been listening very carefully to hear what your…21 Sept 2021HANSARDWorking People’s Finances: Government PolicyThe hon. Lady says that she would not wish to remove the temporary uplift, which we had always planned to be temporary throughout the pandemic. Does that mean that she is making…21 Sept 2021HANSARD UK Gas MarketThe Secretary of State spoke of the challenges facing CO 2 supply, which is crucial to the food and healthcare industries. What work are the Government doing to ensure there is…20 Sept 2021HANSARDDefence Sector JobsLincolnshire is rightly proud of its RAF links. The future combat air project will support jobs and bring crucial capability. Will my hon. Friend confirm that it is on track, with…20 Sept 2021HANSARDDefence Sector Jobs20. What steps his Department is taking to help support jobs in the defence sector.20 Sept 2021HANSARDUniversal Credit and Working Tax CreditsMy right hon. Friend is being very generous with her time. She has been talking about work coaches and how these fantastic people can support people into work and the different…15 Sept 2021HANSARD Covid-19 Vaccinations: 12 to 15-year-oldsI have given many vaccines in my time, including hundreds of covid vaccines more recently, but I am not comfortable with vaccinating teenagers to prevent educational disruption.…13 Sept 2021HANSARDHealth and Social CareThe NHS has been outstanding during the pandemic. However, as the Prime Minister has said, there is now a large waiting list of people needing treatment. As a hospital doctor, I…07 Sept 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateThe JCVI has assessed the known risks and benefits of the covid vaccine for 12 to 15-year-olds and has not recommended it. As the Minister said, the Health Secretary has now…06 Sept 2021HANSARD AfghanistanNo one in this House can fail to be moved by the scenes from Afghanistan we are seeing on our television screens, and I am delighted to hear that the Scottish Government stand…18 Aug 2021