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HANSARD Covid-19: Child Maintenance ServiceI, too, begin by recognising the enormous challenges that have faced all parts of the DWP and, indeed, Government over the past 12 months. If ultimately more people in need got…21 Jan 2021HANSARDSerious Criminal Cases BacklogThe Minister will understand the attention that has been paid to this issue, but I welcome the highlighting of the historical trends with regard to the hyperbole coming from the…20 Jan 2021HANSARD High Speed Rail (West Midlands – Crewe) BillI am speaking in support of Lords amendment 3, which I am glad the Minister has indicated he will accept. I thank him for the open and proactive way that he has engaged with me…19 Jan 2021HANSARDPolice National ComputerI am grateful for the update that has been provided to the House and the work that is being done to try to recover these records, but does my hon. Friend agree that the strength…18 Jan 2021HANSARD Economic UpdateI thank the Chancellor for the further one-off grants for closed businesses of up to £9,000. Businesses in Crewe and Nantwich are very ready for the cash, but can he assure them…11 Jan 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseAs this may well be the last time that I speak in the Chamber this year, I have reflected on my first 12 months as an MP, and what stands out more than anything is the strength of…17 Dec 2020HANSARD Uyghur Slave Labour: XinjiangI understand that these things are difficult, but I encourage the Minister to persuade our allies that, whatever the difficulties and costs of tackling this and other problems…16 Dec 2020HANSARD Planning for the FutureParticularly in transient populations, which we see a lot in London, people who move into an area long after the consultation took place will have no opportunity to comment even…15 Dec 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Effect on People with Learning DisabilitiesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Ghani; I appreciate the generosity of spirit you have shown in calling me to speak. I congratulate the hon. Member for City…15 Dec 2020HANSARD Covid-19: Effect on People with Learning DisabilitiesTo continue, I will focus today on the risks that the economic consequences of covid pose to the job opportunities of people with learning disabilities. Locally in Crewe and…15 Dec 2020HANSARD Online Harms ConsultationEven the most vigilant parents struggle to keep up with the latest apps, websites and ways to get around parental controls. While parental responsibility will always remain key,…15 Dec 2020HANSARD Planning for the FutureIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Charles. I congratulate the hon. Member for Richmond Park (Sarah Olney) on securing the debate. Like that of my hon. Friend…15 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseEmployability organisations such as Safe Opportunities and Seetec Pluss and employers such as ao.com and charities such as Community Recycle Cycles work incredibly hard in my…10 Dec 2020HANSARDDesecration of Corpses: CriminalisationI thank the Minister for that reply. I am supporting the campaign of the mother of Helen McCourt, whom we know in this place for successfully campaigning on Helen’s law, but who…08 Dec 2020HANSARDDesecration of Corpses: CriminalisationWhat assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of criminalising the desecration of a corpse.08 Dec 2020HANSARD Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-outCan I start by joining my right hon. Friend in paying tribute to the scientists, clinicians, trial volunteers and many others who have made it all possible? They have given us the…08 Dec 2020HANSARD Nurseries and Early Years SettingsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hollobone. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Winchester (Steve Brine) on securing this important debate. Nursery…03 Dec 2020HANSARD Courts and Tribunals: RecoveryOne of the things that we have heard about in the Justice Committee is a reduction in violence in prisons as a result of the lockdown. Will my right hon. and learned Friend assure…03 Dec 2020HANSARDArcadia and Debenhams: Business Support and Job RetentionBut our high streets need all the help that they can get, and the towns of Crewe and Nantwich are facing the highest parking charges in the region, while other towns in the area…02 Dec 2020HANSARDKickstart Scheme: Business ParticipationWhat steps her Department is taking to encourage businesses to participate in the kickstart scheme.30 Nov 2020