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HANSARDKickstart Scheme: Business ParticipationMore than a dozen local businesses and charities have put forward applications, working with myself and the South Cheshire chamber of commerce. They are keen to get going and want…30 Nov 2020HANSARDFlood DefencesMaw Green Road in my constituency has been hit by severe flooding. In fact, residents have been seen canoeing their way out. Cheshire East local authority has not been successful…26 Nov 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am sure that Members across the House have been approached, as I have, by local NHS leaders who are looking for venues that they can use to carry out what will be the Herculean…26 Nov 2020HANSARDFlood DefencesWhat steps he is taking to ensure that local authorities have the resources to build adequate flood defences.26 Nov 2020HANSARD Official Development AssistanceI deeply respect arguments against this decision, but does the Foreign Secretary agree that to describe the enormous amounts of taxpayers’ money we will continue to spend as…26 Nov 2020HANSARDBreast Cancer Diagnosis and Services: Covid-19It is a pleasure to serve under the chairmanship of a fellow Cheshire Member, Ms McVey. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for North Warwickshire (Craig Tracey) on securing…12 Nov 2020HANSARDHong KongI am afraid that history teaches us what happens if regimes like this are not stood up to, but we cannot act alone, so what engagement has the Foreign Office had—at an early…12 Nov 2020HANSARDArmed Forces: Covid-19 DeploymentThere can be no better week than this for all of us to take the time to recognise and thank the armed forces for their contribution. Does my hon. Friend agree that the reservists…10 Nov 2020HANSARDFootball Spectator Attendance: Covid-19My constituency boasts the mighty Crewe Alexandra FC as well as several other smaller clubs, who have all been affected by the coronavirus. Technically, the stadium is located…09 Nov 2020HANSARDEconomy UpdateMy constituents understand the enormous challenges that the Government face, and that we cannot save every single job, but does my right hon. Friend share my pride that the IMF…05 Nov 2020HANSARD Protections for Emergency Service WorkersIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Murray. I begin by thanking my hon. Friend the Member for Stockton South (Matt Vickers) for securing this important debate.…04 Nov 2020HANSARD Lockdown: Economic SupportI begin by thanking the Government on behalf of the businesses and employers in my constituency that have benefited and will continue to benefit from the extraordinary steps that…03 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Economy UpdateOn behalf of those at the Hop Pole pub in Wistaston, Hickory’s Smokehouse in Shavington, Pillory House in Nantwich, Giovanni’s in Crewe and Eight Farmers in Leighton, all of whom…22 Oct 2020HANSARDRail Bridge UpgradesCrewe is proud of its heritage as a historic railway town, but it does create challenges. It is criss-crossed by railway lines, with some very old and narrow bridges that create…22 Oct 2020HANSARDRail Bridge UpgradesWhat steps his Department is taking to support local communities in meeting the cost of upgrades to rail bridges to tackle congestion.22 Oct 2020HANSARD Free School MealsThere are roughly 14 million people living in relative poverty this year. In 2000, there were roughly 14 million people living in relative poverty. Why were Labour not able to fix…21 Oct 2020HANSARD Free School MealsI welcome this debate today, as it gives us an opportunity to have a discussion on challenging issues around poverty in our constituencies. The causes of poverty are not simple.…21 Oct 2020HANSARD Free School MealsIndeed, and they tend to provide support in a wraparound way. Rather than just giving out a meal, it tends to be part of a broader package of support for a family that tackles…21 Oct 2020HANSARDSupport for Businesses: Covid-19What fiscal steps his Department is taking to support businesses affected by the covid-19 outbreak.20 Oct 2020HANSARDSupport for Businesses: Covid-19I recognise the enormous amount of support that has been given to businesses in Crewe and Nantwich. I have spoken to many that would not have survived without it, and I know the…20 Oct 2020