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HANSARD Agricultural Exports from Australia: TariffsA free trade agreement between the UK and Australia is something that I welcome, as it can be of huge benefit to both our countries. We are the closest of friends and share so…27 May 2021HANSARDSafe Streets for AllI welcome the measures in the Queen’s Speech to support policing, which will not only secure safer streets for all, but go more widely across the country to cover rural crime. In…17 May 2021HANSARDCycling and WalkingWhat steps his Department is taking to encourage the uptake of cycling and walking.29 Apr 2021HANSARDCycling and WalkingIn Cumbria, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to walking and cycling routes, such as the Hadrian’s wall trail, coast to coast and countless Wainwrights. As well as those…29 Apr 2021HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghIt is a great honour and privilege to pay tribute today, on behalf of the constituents of Penrith and The Border, to His Royal Highness. Prince Philip was a true public servant,…12 Apr 2021HANSARDEngagementsFive years on from Storm Desmond and a year on from Storm Ciara, sadly Penrith and The Border and Cumbria remain in the frontline for severe flooding events. With climate change,…17 Mar 2021HANSARD Covid-19: Animal WelfareIt is a privilege to serve under your chairship, Ms McVey. I congratulate the hon. Member for Pontypridd (Alex Davies-Jones) on securing this important debate. Animal welfare is…16 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: NHS SupportIn times of crisis, such as foot and mouth disease 20 years ago, flooding catastrophes and now the coronavirus pandemic, the armed forces have been deployed effectively to keep us…15 Mar 2021HANSARD National Bus Strategy: EnglandI very much welcome the bus strategy, which will make a huge difference to rural communities such as Penrith and The Border. Rural buses are a lifeline to many as they are so…15 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: NHS SupportWhat support his Department has provided to the NHS during the covid-19 outbreak.15 Mar 2021HANSARDUnion Connectivity ReviewWhat recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the Union connectivity review.10 Mar 2021HANSARDUnion Connectivity ReviewAs an MP for a borderlands region, I know that strengthening and enhancing our Union is of huge importance to my constituency of Penrith and The Border. Does my right hon. Friend…10 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationI very much welcome this Budget, which addresses current issues while also planning sensibly for future economic stability. The Government have put in place unprecedented support…08 Mar 2021HANSARDEngagementsPenrith and The Border struggles with poor broadband and phone signal connectivity, with download speeds around 56% of the UK average. Many of my constituents have been quoted…24 Feb 2021HANSARDLocal Authority Funding: CumbriaRural bus services are a lifeline for people in Penrith and The Border. In 2014, Cumbria County Council decided to stop using central Government funds to subsidise commercial bus…22 Feb 2021HANSARDLocal Authority Funding: CumbriaWhat steps his Department is taking to increase funding for local authorities in Cumbria.22 Feb 2021HANSARDStrength of the UnionAs the MP for a border region, I am acutely aware of the importance of our great Union, physically, economically and historically. I welcome the Government’s plans to establish 10…11 Feb 2021HANSARDStrength of the UnionWhat steps the Government are taking to strengthen the Union.11 Feb 2021HANSARDSupport for University Students: Covid-19I very much welcome this important support package to help our students in these difficult times. As someone who has worked in higher education for many years, both teaching and…03 Feb 2021HANSARDAccess to Bus Services: CumbriaWhat steps his Department is taking to improve access to bus services in rural areas in Cumbria.28 Jan 2021